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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted widespread attention after being granted access to the interior of the Holy Kaabah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during his ongoing religious visit to the Kingdom. The rare occasion was captured in a photograph showing the Nigerian President alongside Sheikh Dahlulah Muthawal of Masjid Haram and Ahmad Zafeer, identified as…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping Nigerians access consumer loans without necessarily having internet access, a smartphone or mobile banking applications. The initiative, known as SPARK, is designed to extend credit opportunities to millions of Nigerians, particularly low-income earners, petty traders, market women, young people and individuals who have struggled…

The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 MSME Procurement Certification Programme, offering Nigerians a free online training opportunity to acquire valuable procurement skills and understand how to access government contract opportunities. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of entrepreneurs, small business owners, unemployed graduates, civil servants and other Nigerians interested in participating…

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a new monthly cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to eligible vulnerable households across Nigeria, in a move aimed at cushioning the effects of rising food prices and the increasing cost of living. The intervention, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), is a presidential…

Nigeria-founded fintech giant OPay has officially made its public-market debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), raising $304 million from its initial public offering (IPO), in a major development that places the African digital finance company among the latest businesses to attract international stock-market attention. The company priced its shares at $19 per American…

Nigerians, particularly young people, job seekers, entrepreneurs and graduates, have an opportunity to acquire digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills free of charge through the Skill RESET Nigeria programme, an initiative of the Seyi Makinde Foundation. The programme, powered by Learnploy, aims to equip one million Nigerians with practical digital skills and create access to…

The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical artificial intelligence and automation skills for business, workplace productivity and sustainable development. An advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation training programme has been announced under the name of UNESCO, in collaboration with the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Osun State Government. The initiative, titled the…

Nigerians planning to study in the United Kingdom will face higher financial requirements for student visa applications from November 30, 2026, as the British government increases the minimum amount international students must demonstrate they can afford for living expenses. Under the revised rules, students intending to study in London will be required to show access…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has introduced a new payment arrangement aimed at preventing students from paying their school fees twice under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The development is expected to address complaints involving students who paid their tuition fees independently, only to discover later that NELFUND had already paid the same…

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for public service workers for six months, with payments scheduled to begin in November 2026. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja, following renewed demands for…