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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Persistent Inflationary Pressures Across Six Nigerian States and FCT Mask Marginal National Disinflation in February 2026
The Nigerian economic landscape remains defined by a stark dichotomy between national headline statistics and the localized reality of households and businesses. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s headline inflation rate recorded a marginal deceleration, moving from 15.10 percent in January 2026 to […]
Nigerian Military Intensifies Nationwide Counter-Insurgency Operations Neutralizing Scores of Terrorists and Disrupting Criminal Networks
The Nigerian Armed Forces have reported a series of decisive victories against non-state actors across the nation’s six geopolitical zones, successfully neutralizing numerous insurgents, dismantling logistics chains, and rescuing kidnapped victims in a high-intensity operational window spanning March 13 to March 19. The Defence Headquarters, through the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, […]
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Durojaiye addresses critical mentorship gap in the Nigerian film industry
The Nigerian film industry, colloquially known as Nollywood, has evolved from a low-budget home video market into a global powerhouse contributing significantly to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. Despite this exponential growth, veteran actor and filmmaker Femi Durojaiye has highlighted a structural deficiency that continues to threaten the industry’s long-term sustainability: the lack of formal mentorship […]
