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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) heartily commends the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for its proactive and commendable initiative in establishing 24/7 functioning emergency response centres dedicated to addressing school-related emergencies across the country. This landmark effort, led by the National Coordinator of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), CP …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a new digital portal for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC) application process. The NIS in a statement signed by ACI Akinlabi, the Public Relations Officer on Wednesday, the portal which will kick off on August 1, 2025 …

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State has been acquitted and discharged of 11 counts of money laundering and fraud involving ₦3.3 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a ruling delivered on Wednesday morning, upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, stating that the prosecution failed …

The Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr Biodun Adedipe, has emphasised the critical need for disciplined fiscal operations and a structured strategy to reduce Nigeria’s informal sector as essential pillars for achieving sustainable economic growth. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the Lagos Chamber of …

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has explained the reason for his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which took place on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. Obi, whose absence drew criticism from some quarters given his political prominence and role as a former governor …

…Says he defies odds to build $20bn refinery   President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways about it: real growth and development …

No fewer than ten higher institutions in Lagos are expected to converge at Atican Beach, Lekki, for the annual Lagos Campus Beach Soccer tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025. Organized by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with BrandEscort Communications, the event will bring together top tertiary institutions across …

Kenyan entrepreneur Melissa Kariuki, founder of music-tech company Whip Music, has been selected to join the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class — officially giving Kenya and Africa a stronger voice within the GRAMMYs voting body and global music industry. The Recording Academy is the world’s leading society of music …

Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London today at about 4:30 p.m, after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made in a statement issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his …

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has described the Supreme Court judgment ruling which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo as a sign of greater things to come for all Edo people. Dr. Eustace Oseghale, Chairman of the NMA Edo State, and Secretary, Dr. Iluobe Inegbenosun, expressed …