The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N161.97 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the launch of its student loan portal, the agency announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, NELFUND Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr said the fund, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to ensure that no […]
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a new subscription service that bundles its creative apps for editors and content creators. The move allows users to access multiple Apple apps through a single monthly or annual plan. “Creator Studio gives our users the flexibility to explore all of Apple’s professional and creative tools in one place,” Apple
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially announced the 2026 UTME registration dates, unveiling the full schedule for the sale of application documents, registration period, and examination timelines for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement of the 2026 UTME registration dates was contained in a statement released by the Registrar, Prof.
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In a historic recognition of Nigerian culture, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added the words “nyash,” “mammy market,” and “amala” to its lexicon. This marks a major milestone for Nigerian and West African English. The OED adds words based on sustained and widespread use, not temporary trends. The move reflects how Nigerian English, shaped
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The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Titus Amba, has warned that teachers across the country may stop working if ongoing attacks on schools are not urgently addressed. He said the rising cases of abductions, killings and threats against teachers and students have made many learning environments unsafe, especially in parts of
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to accredit 1,039 computer-based test (CBT) centres nationwide for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin during an accreditation tour of CBT centres. Oloyede said 52 examination teams had been deployed across the
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The Nigerian government’s new tax law takes effect on 1st January 2026, bringing changes for individuals, small businesses, and professionals. Here’s everything you need to know in simple Questions & Answers format. Q1: When will the new Nigeria Tax Act take effect? A1: The new law takes effect from 1st January 2026. Q2: Which individuals
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Aliko Dangote on Thursday unveiled the Dangote ₦1trn Education Fund, a decade-long intervention aimed at reducing financial barriers that keep millions of young Nigerians out of school. The initiative, valued at more than ₦1 trillion over ten years, is now the largest private education support programme in the country. The Presidency praised the
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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Sola Allyson, has revealed that she is no longer living with her husband, adding that she has never experienced joy in her marriage. The 54-year-old musician made this known during her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV while speaking about her love life and marital journey. Allyson, who rose to
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Oxford University Press has declared “rage bait” the Word of the Year for 2025, a choice it says reflects growing public concern over how online content manipulates attention and emotion. The announcement followed a three-day vote involving more than 30,000 participants. Oxford Languages said the term captured a defining trend in digital culture, noting that
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