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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and leadership of 10 federal government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose emerging as one of the most prominent beneficiaries after being named Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments, which take immediate effect, were…

World football governing body FIFA has released its latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, the first rankings following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina remains among the world’s elite, while newly crowned world champions Spain have also strengthened their position after lifting the trophy. The latest rankings reflect the outcomes of international matches…

The United States has updated its global travel advisory, warning American citizens about security concerns in 23 countries due to threats including terrorism, armed conflict, violent crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and limited access to emergency assistance. The advisory, issued by the US Department of State, categorizes countries into different risk levels, with some destinations receiving…

US Tightens Immigration Rules for International Students, Nigerian Scholars Face Fresh Hurdles Thousands of Nigerian students studying in the United States may soon face stricter immigration requirements following a new policy introduced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which places a four-year limit on the stay of most international students. The new regulation…

Tinubu Rolls Out $3bn Mega Poverty Fight, Unveils Five Game-Changing Programmes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched a sweeping poverty reduction initiative valued at more than $3 billion, unveiling five flagship programmes aimed at lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty, creating jobs, and strengthening social protection across the country. The programmes, launched on…

The Federal Government has unveiled a unified national framework for skills development as part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to build a globally competitive workforce, tackle unemployment and accelerate economic growth. The initiative is designed to harmonise existing skills acquisition and vocational training programmes implemented by various ministries, departments and agencies into a coordinated national…

By Vreporters News Desk The global shortage of healthcare workers has continued into 2026, prompting several countries to recruit qualified nurses from overseas. While some governments have tightened immigration rules for lower-skilled occupations, registered nurses remain on many national shortage occupation lists, making them eligible for skilled work visas and employer-sponsored migration routes. Below are…

ABUJA, Nigeria – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a stern warning to employers across Nigeria, cautioning that organisations found exploiting, abusing, or unfairly treating corps members risk facing sanctions. The warning was issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle…

The alleged mastermind behind the controversial fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) following an intensive manhunt that ended in Osun State. Adeyemi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the purported agency, was apprehended after a Federal…

Thousands of skilled trades professionals are being invited as Canada battles labour shortages and accelerates housing and infrastructure development. Canada has opened fresh opportunities for skilled workers across the world, including Nigerians, as the country intensifies efforts to recruit qualified tradespeople to fill persistent labour shortages in the construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The Canadian…