Canada’s colleges and universities are grappling with a financial crisis as cuts, consolidations, and reduced budgets take their toll. Earlier this year, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to limit international study permits to ease housing market pressures. However, this has severely impacted post-secondary institutions, particularly in southern Ontario, where […]
Nigeria
Over 100,000 in attendance as Sinach’s historic tour in India inspires faith, unity
Award-winning Nigerian gospel artist Sinach has made history with her tour in India, drawing over 100,000 attendees across Bangalore and beyond. The tour, part of the Capital Christian Center’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, kicked off with two powerful concerts hosted by the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Bangalore. The […]
I almost dropped out over financial struggles – UNIBEN’s best graduate
Twenty-five-year-old James Alleh has set a new record at the University of Benin, graduating with a first-class degree in Petroleum’s IEngineering and an impressive CGPA of 4.98. James, who hails from Igarra in Edo State, credits his faith, hard work, and the unwavering support of his mother for his achievement. […]
Nigeria’s First Private TV Station Suspends Operations
Nigeria’s first private television station, Desmims Broadcast Nigeria, and Alheri Radio, Northern Nigeria’s oldest private radio station, have suspended operations due to harsh economic conditions. In a statement released in Kaduna, Acting General Manager Idris Mustapha cited the escalating cost of power as a major factor making operations unsustainable. He […]
Prof Edoba Omoregie Assunes Office As UNIBEN Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law on Monday assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin. In his inaugural speech, Prof. Omoregie pledged to revolutionize the university, prioritizing innovative funding, infrastructural development, and improved welfare for students and staff. He emphasized creating an environment […]
Nigerians Criticize EFCC Over Concealment of Abuja Estate Owner
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing backlash for concealing the identity of the owner of a massive forfeited estate in Abuja. The property, spanning over 150,500 square meters with 753 units of apartments and duplexes, is the EFCC’s largest recovery since its inception in 2003. Nigerians on […]
FG begins free CNG bus service in Abuja
CNG bus service. The federal government has launched a free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus service in Abuja to ease transportation costs for Nigerians. The CNG buses began operations on December 2, 2024, as shown in a video shared by the Presidential CNG Initiative on its X (formerly Twitter) page.
Atiku, Zulum, other northerners rejecting Tinubu’s tax reform bill.
The Federal Government’s proposed tax reform bill, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, has ignited a heated national debate, with significant opposition from influential northern leaders who fear its potential to exacerbate regional disparities. Key critics, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and former Sokoto State […]
SEN. UMEH’S Petition against the Slained ONYEBUCHI Anene gains momentum in the senate
Senator Victor Umeh’s petition against the death of one Mr. Onyebuchi Anene of Umuoramma Village Awka , in Awka South Council Area of Anambra State has started gathering momentum. The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District had received a petition from the wife of the deceased, Mrs Ogochukwu Anene and […]
CBN to retire 1,000 employees with N50bn severance package
The Central Bank of Nigeria is reported to be preparing to retire approximately 1,000 employees as part of a strategic workforce realignment. A severance package worth over N50 billion was said to have been allocated as the payoff for the exercise. According to an insider, the retirement initiative is driven […]