The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will invest unclaimed balances in Treasury Bills and government securities. The newly released guidelines mandate timely refunds to beneficiaries and define eligible accounts. The CBN will maintain a dedicated trust fund and publish lists of unclaimed balances...
Niger Delta University final-year student Francis Palaowei was killed over a ₦500 levy dispute at an entertainment spot in Amasoma. Southern Ijaw LG Chairman Target Segibo condemned the killing and called for justice, urging security agencies to apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice...
JAMB has accused several Nigerian universities, including UNN, UNIABUJA, and NOUN, of conducting unauthorized admissions despite government interventions. JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede highlighted these ongoing practices during an admission policy meeting in Abuja, underscoring challenges in...
JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede revealed that some Nigerian universities admitted students as young as 10 years old, breaching the 18-year age requirement. This was exposed when a Nigerian graduate, who enrolled at 12, faced scrutiny from the EU. JAMB stresses the need for stricter age enforcement...
Mass riots erupted in Leeds on July 18, 2024, leading to fires, overturned police vehicles, and widespread destruction. The chaos began on Luxor Street, involving a large crowd that attacked police cars and set a double-decker bus on fire. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area amid...
JAMB has unveiled the top scorers of the 2024 UTME, with Olowu David, Alayande David, and Orukpe Joel leading with 367 marks each. The announcement was made by Prof. Is-haq Oloyede during a policy meeting in Abuja. The top 13 scorers hail from diverse Nigerian states, showcasing national...
Canada has introduced a two-year cap on foreign students, limiting approved study permits by 35% to ease housing and healthcare pressures. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the policy, aiming for around 360,000 undergraduate permits this year. Critics worry about impacts on universities...
The University of Ilorin stated a tragic accident at its gate involving a commercial vehicle. One student died, and five others were injured. The university expressed condolences and emphasized enhanced safety measures.
The management of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has stated the tragic...
Ecuadorian police seized over six tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment destined for Germany. The discovery, worth $224 million, led to the arrest of five individuals. Ecuador's ports are increasingly used by transnational gangs to transport cocaine to Europe and the US, prompting...
Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra publicly announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana on Instagram, citing his preoccupation with other companions. The shocking revelation came just two months after the birth of their first child, with the princess removing all photos of her husband from her social media...
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