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Unemployment: FG Launches Job Centre, Empowerment Programmes
The Federal Government has unveiled two new initiatives aimed at addressing youth unemployment and modernising Nigeria’s labour market. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the programmes — the National Job Centre Project and the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) — at the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening held in…
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UK Cuts Post-Study Visa to 18 Months, Tightens English Test Requirement
The United Kingdom has announced new immigration measures that include stricter English language requirements and a reduction in the post-study visa duration for international graduates. The changes, unveiled by the Home Office on Tuesday, form part of the government’s immigration white paper and Plan for Change, aimed at establishing a “controlled, selective, and fair” immigration…
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FULL LIST: PDP Left With Seven Governors as Enugu, Bayelsa Leaders Defect to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been reduced to seven governors following the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest defections further weaken the opposition party, which controlled 11 states after the 2023 general elections. With these developments, the…
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Another PDP Governor Dumps Party For APC
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during a briefing at the Executive Council Chamber of the Bayelsa State Government House. However, he did not disclose the political party he intends to join. Diri’s decision reportedly has the backing of…
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ASUU Accused of Undermining FG’s Peace Efforts as ‘No Pay, No Work’ Standoff Deepens
Fresh details have surfaced indicating that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be frustrating the Federal Government’s renewed bid to end recurring strike crises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The union, which recently declared a two-week warning strike, has also vowed to counter the government’s “no work, no pay” policy with its own “no…
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FULL LIST: African 2026 World Cup qualifying results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers continued on Tuesday with several decisive fixtures across the continent. Group BIn Diamniadio, Senegal were set to host Mauritania at 19:00 GMT, while the Democratic Republic of Congo faced Sudan in Kinshasa at the same time. Group CSouth Africa dominated Rwanda with a 3–0 victory in Mbombela, thanks…
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FG Removes Mathematics as Compulsory Subject for Arts Students
The Federal Government has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for students in the Arts and Humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the decision formed part of the revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian…
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Warning Strike: NELFUND Sends Message To Public Varsity Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured stakeholders that its operations will continue unaffected by the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television breakfast programme, on Tuesday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed confidence that…
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ASUU Strike Grounds Nigerian Varsities Nationwide
Academic activities grounded to a halt across several Nigerian universities yesterday as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike. Affected schools include Federal University Dutse (Jigawa), University of Jos (Plateau), University of Benin (Edo), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), and Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), among others like University of Abuja…
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FG Directs Compliance with “No Work, No Pay” Policy Amidst ASUU Strike
The Federal Government has invoked the “no work, no pay” policy in response to the strike initiated by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). A directive issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, instructs Vice-Chancellors of all federal universities to ensure full adherence to this policy for any employee not fulfilling their…