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Nigeria Moves To Curb Honorary Degree Abuse

Nigeria tightens oversight of honorary doctorate awards as the NUC exposes illegal institutions, cash-for-title deals, and violations of long-standing academic guidelines

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

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UK Cuts Graduate Visa to 18 Months, Affecting Nigerian Students

New UK immigration reforms have truncated the graduate visa to 18 months and doubled settlement threshold from 5 years to 10 years giving birth to concern by Nigerian students and migrants.

Police Rescue Kidnapped Teen, Arrest Suspects in Lagos

Police rescue a 14-year-old in Lagos and arrest two suspects in ₦20 million kidnapping attempt

NNPC to Resume Oil Drilling in North, Mends Dangote Rift

NNPC will restart oil drilling in northern Nigeria and says its previous dispute with the Dangote refinery has now been resolved.

Two Sentenced in Lagos for Spraying Naira Notes at Social Event

KEY POINTS Two social media personalities, TDollar and TobiNation, were sentenced to six months...

EFCC Vows to Investigate Tompolo Over Viral Video of Naira Abuse at Birthday Party

KEY POINTS The EFCC has announced it will question Tompolo after a viral video...

JAMB Orders Urgent Review of 2025 UTME After Mass Complaints and Poor Scores

KEY POINTS JAMB has initiated an urgent review of the 2025 UTME after widespread...

Police Quiz 80 in UTME Malpractice Case

Police interrogate 80 suspects in 2025 UTME malpractice across Nigeria, with Anambra and Lagos topping the list

UK Ends Care Worker Visas in Move to Cut Migration

UK's plan to abolish care worker visas may derail hopes of many Nigerians seeking jobs in Britain’s health sector.

WHO Warns of Mass Nurse Exodus Amid Africa Health Crisis

Africa's health systems face collapse as 42 percent of nurses consider migrating, according to a WHO report marking International Nurses Day 2025.

Air Peace Aircraft Hits Antelope on Asaba Runway

An Air Peace plane collided with an antelope at Asaba Airport during a short taxi, causing a grounding and delays as investigators are examining runway safety.

Two Dispatch Riders Killed as Container Trucks Collide on Eko Bridge

KEY POINTS Two dispatch riders were crushed to death on Eko Bridge in Lagos...

NIMC Raises NIN Service Fees, Date of Birth Correction Now Costs ₦28,574

KEY POINTS NIMC has increased the fee for correcting a date of birth on...

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Nigeria Moves To Curb Honorary Degree Abuse

Nigeria tightens oversight of honorary doctorate awards as the NUC exposes illegal institutions, cash-for-title deals, and violations of long-standing academic guidelines

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

Leadway’s Full Takeover of PAL Pensions Wins Final Approval

Leadway completes its acquisition of PAL Pensions after regulatory approval, setting the stage for wider reach, stronger governance and enhanced pension services.

ECOWAS Commission Warns Terrorism Threatens West Africa

ECOWAS Commission President Touray warns rising terrorism in West Africa threatens regional stability, urging coordinated action with UN and regional partners.