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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has narrowly placed ahead of Peter Obi in the latest Oxford-Metro Analytics National Trust Poll conducted ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Tinubu secured 24,469 responses, representing 35.41 per cent, while Obi recorded 23,402 responses, representing 33.86 per cent. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar came third with 18,430 responses, or 26.67 per…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, with 18 political parties presenting presidential tickets. The list, reported by Vanguard on September 12, 2026, contains the names, ages and running mates of the presidential candidates. It also shows that two women are contesting…

Nigerians may be facing another painful experience with an online investment platform as reports emerge of people losing millions of naira through PXES, rekindling memories of the devastating experiences associated with failed schemes such as CBEX and MMM. The development according to The Punch Newspaper, has renewed concerns about the growing popularity of online investment…

National Youth Service Corps members across Nigeria are facing growing accommodation difficulties after leaving orientation camps and reporting to their Places of Primary Assignment. The challenge, according to a recent report by Vanguard, is particularly linked to the high cost of renting accommodation in many communities where corps members are posted. For many young graduates,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Sokoto State Government to implement outstanding agreements reached with the union or face a possible indefinite strike. The latest warning was contained in a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Dr. Bello Musa, and Secretary, Zulkallaini…

….Government targets free access to educational platforms while strengthening online protection for children The Federal Government is moving to reduce the cost of internet-based learning for Nigerian students through a proposed framework that could allow zero-rated access to selected educational platforms and digital learning content. The initiative is being developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the 2026/2027 admission process through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The CAPS dashboard currently shows admissions moving through different stages before candidates can accept an offer. Here are 7 important facts every 2026 UTME admission seeker should understand: A candidate may see an admission process…

Nigerians seeking to own a stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will be able to subscribe for the shares through a wide range of approved banks, fintech platforms, mobile-money operators and NGX Invest, rather than dealing with agents or individuals. The official Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO website has published the approved subscription channels and warned…

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, for allegedly creating and circulating a fraudulent document claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during a press briefing in Abuja.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking steps to stop unapproved and illegally imported phones and other SIM-enabled devices from connecting to Nigerian mobile networks. The move is part of efforts to create a central system for identifying mobile devices being used across the country. What does this mean for you? In simple terms, the…