The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The probe followed an alarm raised two weeks ago by the Director-General (DG) of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, that the universities were trying to sabotage the Tinubu-led government on … Read more
he Nigerian Police Force has arrested popular Nigerian social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in Abuja. His lawyer, Denise Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest on his X account on Friday. The arrest took place in a Nigerian bank in Abuja. Adeyanju wrote. “JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. … Read more
People in Nigeria may lose access to Facebook and Instagram after parent company Meta said it faced large fines and “unrealistic” regulatory demands from the Nigerian authorities. Last year, three Nigerian oversight agencies imposed fines on the US-based social media giant totalling more than $290m (£218m) for violating various laws and regulations. Meta was unsuccessful … Read more
A Department of State Services operative, who is testifying for the Federal Government in the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, stated at the Federal High Court in Abuja that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from him during his arrest in October 2015 in … Read more
The Director of Media at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Julian Mgbemena, has reaffirmed the scheme’s importance as a tool for promoting national cohesion, despite growing debates over its relevance in today’s Nigeria. He made the remark during an official visit to the Lagos Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja on Thursday, as part of the … Read more
The Idea Hatch (iHatch) incubation program is a transformative initiative established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with strategic support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This program has emerged as a cornerstone in fostering innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship among Nigeria’s youth, aiming to strengthen the country’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. Program … Read more
The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme 2026, also known as the Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance, offers an outstanding opportunity for students from developing and emerging countries to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees in Germany. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, this prestigious program aims to train future leaders in disciplines vital … Read more
The UAL International Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 offer an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s degree at one of the world’s leading creative universities—the University of the Arts London (UAL). Designed to promote access to quality education for students from low-income countries, these scholarships aim to support talented creatives who want to make … Read more
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom administers a prestigious government-funded scholarship program with a focus on promoting global development through education. Operating under the broader Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), this initiative is a testament to the UK’s longstanding dedication to the Commonwealth community. The scholarship aims to empower exceptional individuals … Read more
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), an esteemed agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, is dedicated to enhancing local human capacity and fostering research and technological advancement within the oil and gas sector. As part of its commitment to developing a skilled workforce for the petroleum industry, the PTDF is pleased to announce the … Read more
