Year: 2025
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FG intensifies crackdown on fake certificates, issues nationwide enforcement deadline
The Federal Government has intensified its crackdown on certificate racketeering and academic fraud, directing the nationwide enforcement of mandatory credential verification from October 6, 2025. The directive, contained in a service-wide circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, mandates all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as…
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Nigerian Lecturer Recognized in Top 2 % Scientists Worldwide
A lecturer at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED),Dr. Peter Olumuyiwa James Ondo, has been recognised among the top two percent scientists worldwide. The recognition was the second of its kind as he was in 2024 given similar recognition. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe while congratulating the lecturer, praised his achievement, saying…
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$100,000 H-1B visa fee only for new applicants – White House
Vanguard News President Donald Trump’s latest immigration plan has sparked confusion among immigrant workers, forcing the White House on Saturday to clarify that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders. “Those who already hold H-1B visa and are currently outside of the country right now will…
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2027: Kwankwaso Lists Conditions For Rejoining APC
The Nation Newspaper The NNPP National leader wants “strong promises” from the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu. The former Kano governor stated this while speaking to Hon. Buhari Bakwana, a former adviser on political affairs to Abdullahi Ganduje –the immediate past governor of the state. Bakwana, a former APC member who had joined NNPP,…
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Why reinstated Fubara delayed return to Govt House
The Nation Newspaper Unknown to the supporters waiting to receive him back into the Government House yesterday, reinstated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was airborne at the time they were drumming and singing in front of the facility in Port Harcourt. Fubara and Rivers State House of Assembly members got the nod to return to…
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SSCE: NECO probes mass cheating in 13 states
Punch Newspaper The National Examinations Council has launched investigations into mass cheating involving 38 schools across 13 states during the conduct of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal). Registrar of the council, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday while releasing the 2025 results. He said the affected schools…
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FG pays out N330bn cash transfers to poor Nigerians — Edun
…Says to be provisioned in annual budgets The Tinubu-led government has paid poor Nigerians the sum of N330 billion in cash transfers through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated this while briefing the press, in Abuja, yesterday. He disclosed that there…
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Fubara Returns: 60 key moments that led to Emergency Rule in Rivers
Vanguard News Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is set to return to office on Thursday, September 18, following the suspension of the six-month State of Emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu. In March, the President suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and the State House of Assembly following a protracted political…
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Just In: President Tinubu Lifts Rivers emergency rule
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the emergency rule in Rivers state from Wednesday midnight. In a statement, the President asked suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resume work on Thursday, September 18. He also asked Ngozi Nma Odu, the Deputy Governor, and Rivers lawmakers resume their duties. The emergency rule was declared in the state…
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10 Cheapest Universities in the World
In some climes, university education is more attractive to admission seekers due to its debatable versatility . While looking for affordable citadels of learning in the world, Here are some of the cheapest universities, considering tuition fees and living costs: Top 10 Cheapest Universities