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…
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…
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…
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…
Journalist jailed two yrs for security comment in Mali
A Malian journalist was sentenced on Monday to two years in prison following remarks during a TV programme about his west African nation’s security situation. Abderhamane Keita, an editor at…
FG raises N1.23trn to tackle N4trn GenCos’ legacy debt
The Federal Government has raised about N1.23 trillion through two bond issuances to tackle N4 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). Mr Akin Odeyemi, Chief Executive Officer,…
Oyo govt confirms arrest of 5 terrorists after Igbeti attack
Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrest of five suspected terrorists involved in the attack on a military camp on the outskirts of Igbeti in the Olorunsogo Local Government Council…