Workers, parents shut 120 Unity Schools, education ministry
• Stall resumption, demand reversal •Students turned back as gates remain locked From Gabriel Dike and Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers and parents, yesterday, shut the gates of the 120 Federal…
Don’t engage partisan lecturers as electoral officers, ADC tells INEC
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging lecturers who have openly endorsed political candidates as Returning and Collation…
Dangote Refinery IPO stampede crashes trading apps
The massive rush by Nigerians to buy shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overwhelmed some local investment and trading platforms, with investors reporting difficulties accessing the apps as the much-awaited…
2027 UTME: JAMB introduces pre-registration app, shifts exam time
•Candidates to make course, subject choices on phones •First session now begins 8:30 a.m. From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a National Digital…
Tinubu orders release of funds to regional commissions, warns against corruption
• Says era of white elephant projects over •NEDC moves from ISO standards to implementation From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Okwe Obi, Abuja and Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, ordered…
TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concession
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the industrial action it earlier directed its affiliates to shut Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The TUC…
Pope restores Vatican salaries cut during Covid
Pope Leo XIV has restored the salaries of cardinals and senior Vatican officials to pre-Covid levels, reversing pay cuts introduced by his predecessor Francis during the pandemic, according to a…
Dangote’s N2.2trn IPO to democratise wealth creation — Dangote
By Peter Egwuatu Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has said the Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, FZE, will democratise…
Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities
A Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump’s eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday. Donald…
Leeds demolish Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle. A Lewis Miley…