…does not automatically guarantee employment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, financial market and technology expert Abubakar Bello also cautioned young Nigerians against chasing quick wealth through betting and other get-rich-quick schemes that promise overnight success without creating genuine value. Bello, the 3…
…with the message that the Tinubu administration’s education loan scheme has removed financial barriers to higher education, especially for students from low-income households. He said, “No young person should be denied tertiary education because of financial hardship. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education loan policy…
Nigeria's Super Falcons have been subjected to racist abuse on social media ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with several players targeted by accounts posting monkey emojis, banana emojis and primate images following recent controversies involving the team. The latest wave of abuse comes as t…
…Cap C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012, and Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Prohibition) Act.In his judgment, Justice Olalekan Olatawura said the confessional statements of the first, second and third defendants showed they were serial kidnappers, armed robbers and housebreakers, while Bunmi Ogunremi was…
…both in Scotland and around the world. "His commitment to education, enterprise and social impact led to the creation of The Wood Foundation and numerous other initiatives around the world which have helped young people, communities and families realise their potential." The 84-year-old was a husband to Helen for 55 y…
FAAN orders probe into viral video of Delta airport officials manually searching lady's bag and confiscating her tins of milk and sardines The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a formal investigation into a viral video showing a confrontation between an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and a fe…
The United Kingdom on Monday updated its financial requirements for applicants seeking Student and Child Student visas, retaining stricter evidence rules while exempting nationals of only three African countries from submitting proof of funds at the point of application. The updated guidance, published by the UK govern…
…claimant can be barred from entering Canada, and these reasons apply in 2026The official rules cover a wide range of issues from criminal history and medical conditions to financial standing and family tiesImmigration officers at ports of entry or during visa processing hold the authority to deny entry based on any of…
…burden of fixing Nigeria did not rest on the government alone, but also on citizens, especially the youth. “The issue lies with you people, the youth who have, in a number of cases, chosen a path that is not too palatable for the progress and development of the country. So, why are you surprised that Nigeria is in this…
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…of indiscriminate waste disposal and other environmental violations through LAWMA's official communication channels for prompt investigation and enforcement. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 9:18 AM | Share this Story
…Cup, such as visa issues, outside forces influencing FIFA's decision-making, and officiating troubles. However, the FIFA President has slammed the critics of the tournament. In a lengthy message, Infantino defended FIFA's handling of the World Cup, stating that critics had "missed all that joy and togetherness" and sai…
…more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs each season, engaging carpenters, electricians, decorators, civil engineers and other skilled artisans. Following construction, hundreds of additional personnel—including production crews, camera operators, ninjas, master control room teams, caterers, housekeeping staff and tech…
…has published fresh data showing that the average maximum lending rate charged by commercial and merchant banks hs droppd to 33.16% in June 2026, down from 34.78% in May 2026.The figures come from the CBN's Money Market Indicators report and reflect only the second meaningful drop in the maximum lending rate in 2026.Fr…
…investigation into the circumstances of his death, but authorities had released no official findings by the day of his funeralFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! South Africa bid farewell to Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, at a deeply moving funeral service held in Stellenbosch, where family members,…
…through 2045, a period of 19 years. Speaking at Asharami Square 3.0 in Lagos, the Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure, Sadiq Wanka, said that Nigeria potentially needed $12 billion in electricity investments annually through 2045 to fix power sector The amount, he said could be compared with the ro…
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), which includes key associations such as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) The post OPSN expresses concern over PenCom proposed 3% additional increase of pension contribution appeared first on Tribune…
…was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard officially began the job on July 1 and will take charge of his first competitive fixture in Sydney on Tuesday when they face Western Sydney Wanderers. He faces a huge task to get Chelsea back in the running for major honours after their d…
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…Instrument of Grant of Pardon, 2022, published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette on July 29, 2022. Following the pardon, the soldiers, through their lawyers, wrote to the Chief of Army Staff on November 7, 2022, seeking reinstatement and payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. Although the Arm…
THE Nigerian Bar Association recently elected Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its 33rd President, making her only the second woman to lead the Association and the first elected to the office. The post NBA election: Can Nigerian lawyers guard Nigerian democracy? appeared first on Tribune Online.
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoc…
…shortly, fails because, even its spokesmen, from Ministers to the battalion of Special Advisers, all have hundreds of their own families who are caught in the increasing poverty trap which Tinubunomics has unleashed on 99 per cent of Nigerians. The World Bank was actually being polite and generous by using the word “th…
…also reiterated that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund was designed to remain financially sustainable beyond the current administration. “There is no value in introducing policies that cannot stand the test of time. Sustainability is central to this administration’s philosophy, and that principle guided the design of NE…
…imported Aviation Turbine Kerosene, commonly known as aviation fuel or Jet A-1, with official industry data showing that local producers solely supplied the country’s aviation fuel market over the past 13 months. An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s latest petroleum supp…