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OPay Expands N1.2bn Scholarship Initiative Through Strategic Partnerships with Four Additional Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
In a strategic move designed to mitigate the rising cost of higher education and democratize academic opportunities for underprivileged youth, leading fintech giant OPay has officially formalized Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with four additional tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s decade-long, N1.2 billion scholarship program, which aims to […]
Fulham suffer major blow as Alex Iwobi sidelined by hamstring injury ahead of Aston Villa clash
The momentum currently being cultivated at Craven Cottage has encountered a significant obstacle following the confirmation that Nigerian international Alex Iwobi will be unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League encounter against Aston Villa. The versatile midfielder, who has become an indispensable cog in Marco Silva’s tactical machine, sustained a hamstring injury during the closing stages of […]
Lagos State Government reaffirms validity of monthly environmental sanitation exercise as court victory secures legal backing
The Lagos State Government has formally declared that the mandatory monthly environmental sanitation exercise remains a cornerstone of its urban management policy, dismissing persistent rumors and legal misinformation suggesting the initiative has been invalidated by judicial intervention. In a decisive move to clarify the state’s position ahead of this Saturday’s designated window—scheduled between 6:30 am […]
Military action alone won’t solve insecurity issue – Experts
The virtual symposium, hosted via Microsoft Teams, convened a cross-section of academic, security, and policy experts to interrogate the structural deficiencies fueling insecurity in Nigeria. Moderated by veteran broadcaster and journalist Reuben Abati, the session provided a platform for a rigorous post-mortem of the country’s socio-political architecture, focusing on the intersection of family stability, institutional […]
FBI 2025 Internet Crime Report Reveals Record-Breaking $20.8 Billion Global Cybercrime Toll
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its highly anticipated 2025 Internet Crime Report, detailing a staggering surge in digital illicit activity that underscores the escalating threat posed by global cyber syndicates. According to the data compiled by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), the agency processed a record-breaking 1,008,597 complaints in 2025. […]
Ogun State NAPTIP Command Investigates Fathers Over Alleged Trafficking of Teenage Daughters to Libya
The Ogun State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a high-level investigation into a disturbing case of human trafficking involving two men who allegedly sent their 15-year-old daughters on a perilous journey through the Sahara Desert to Libya. The suspects, 55-year-old Akinsanya Oladimeji and 45-year-old Kehinde […]
Nigerian Army and Bauchi Police Intensify Anti-Banditry Operations Following Clashes in Kumbodoro and Yankari
The Nigerian Army, through the 33 Artillery Brigade, has intensified its counter-insurgency efforts in Bauchi State, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional campaign against organized criminal syndicates. Under the auspices of Operation Wutan Daji, military forces recently conducted a high-stakes clearance operation targeting entrenched bandit enclaves within the Kumbodoro Forest and surrounding villages. […]
Nigeria Customs Service Pioneers Artificial Intelligence Integration to Revolutionize Revenue Collection and Legislative Oversight
In a strategic shift aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s fiscal architecture, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched an initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its revenue generation, remittance, and reconciliation processes. This technological pivot, unveiled during a three-day intensive training workshop in Abuja, marks a departure from traditional, manual oversight methods and signals […]
Panic Grips Ipo Community as Vigilante Leader Remains Missing Following Fierce Gun Battle with Suspected Bandits
The Ipo community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State has been plunged into a state of profound anxiety and uncertainty following the disappearance of a prominent vigilante leader during a violent confrontation with suspected armed bandits. The incident, which unfolded on Friday, has sent shockwaves through the region, highlighting the precarious security landscape […]
Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors identifies systemic failures and professional negligence as primary drivers of building collapse in Nigeria
The recurring phenomenon of building collapses across Nigeria has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to issue a stern call for a holistic overhaul of the construction industry’s operational standards. During a high-level seminar and the investiture ceremony of Ololade Sokoya as the ninth Chairperson of the Women’s Association […]
