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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of new universities across Nigeria, marking another major expansion of the country’s higher education sector and increasing access to university education nationwide. The approvals, granted through the Federal Government following NUC’s rigorous resource verification and quality assurance processes, cover new private universities and a newly recognised…

Washington, D.C. – The United States government has taken decisive action by freezing the U.S.-based financial assets and accounts of eight Nigerian nationals, accusing them of links to terrorism, extremist groups and cyber-related offences. The move, announced in a 3,000-page publication by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on February 10, 2026,…

Several countries have officially confirmed the commencement of Ramadan 1447 AH, with authorities announcing Thursday, February 19, 2026, as the first day of fasting, following astronomical assessments and moon-sighting decisions. The announcements come amid the traditional global anticipation surrounding the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal), a process that often results in variations across…

Every hour, more than 50 Nigerians fall ill with a disease that is preventable, treatable, and curable — yet still killing in silence. A woman in rural Northern Nigeria coughs through the night. She has been coughing for weeks — not because she does not care, and not because she refuses treatment, but because the…

Nigeria has reinforced its academic leadership in the sub-region as several of its universities emerged among the top-ranked institutions in West Africa in the 2026 global university rankings. Data from the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 World University Rankings show that Nigerian universities account for a significant share of the region’s best-performing institutions, outpacing counterparts…

The United States Department of State has begun steps to revoke visas issued to some Nigerian citizens, citing immigration violations, security concerns, and failure to comply with United States laws. According to diplomatic and immigration sources, the action affects specific categories of Nigerian visa holders, particularly those found to have overstayed their visas, provided false…

Abuja — The Nigerian Senate has reaffirmed its support for the electronic transmission of election results, dismissing reports suggesting that lawmakers had reversed the policy during deliberations on amendments to the Electoral Act. Several senators clarified that the upper chamber approved a modified provision that allows results to be transmitted electronically from polling units, while…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified the delay in the disbursement of student loans to beneficiaries of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), attributing the situation to unresolved institutional verification processes rather than lack of funds. In a statement, NELFUND explained that loan payments to tertiary institutions are strictly tied to the…

The Federal Government has announced plans to provide free internet access to public schools and hospitals across the country, in a move aimed at improving digital learning, healthcare delivery and access to information. The initiative is part of the government’s broader digital inclusion and connectivity drive, designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure that…