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Enugu Launches NELFUND Rollout for Zero-Interest Student Loans and ₦1 Billion Skills Acquisition Programme

Enugu, Nigeria – Enugu State has taken a bold and historic step toward inclusive education and workforce development by officially launching the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) rollout for zero-interest student loans for tertiary education and being selected as the pilot state for the federal government’s ₦1 Billion Skills Acquisition…

FG Blames DisCos for Power Sector Failures, Plans Restructuring and Infrastructure Overhaul

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the continued underperformance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), accusing them of undermining efforts to reform Nigeria’s power sector. According to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, DisCos remain the weakest link in the electricity value chain, threatening to derail progress made…

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu Appointed WHO Health Emergencies Director as Prof. Janabi Becomes Africa Regional Head

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as the Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme. This significant appointment comes shortly after the election of Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania…

NIMC Enrols 120.4 Million Nigerians, Defends Hike in Data Modification Fees Amid Reforms

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it has successfully registered over 120.4 million Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN). This milestone was revealed by the Director-General of the commission, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a recent briefing. She also addressed the recent increase in the fees associated…

Sanwo-Olu Slams Peter Obi for “De-Marketing” Nigeria Abroad, Questions His Record on Poverty

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strongly criticized Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, over remarks made during a recent appearance at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. According to Sanwo-Olu, Obi’s speech—where he highlighted Nigeria’s poverty levels and criticized current economic policies—amounted to…