The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Professor Uduma O. Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution. His appointment takes effect from February 11, 2026, following the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor. Isa Yuguda, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons, including Nigeria’s foremost nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Major-General Mamman Vatsa (retd.) The approval was confirmed on Thursday after the Council of State endorsed the recommendation presented by the Attorney-General of the …
Dangote Refinery has debunked reports claiming that it imported substandard Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, into Nigeria. Some reports had claimed that the refinery imported petrol which contains a high level of sulphur. However, in a statement released Friday, October 10, 2025, the refinery management described the reports as “false, malicious, and …
Nestlé Nigeria has called for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since it started five years ago, the Nestlé Media Awards have recognised journalists who use their platforms to highlight real issues that affect Nigerians, such as affordable nutrition, youth empowerment, sustainable …
FIFA has imposed significant sanctions on Sudan Football Association (SFA) officials following an incident during a World Cup qualifier against Togo on September 9, 2025. The match, held in Lomé, ended in a 1-0 defeat for Sudan, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In the aftermath of the loss, …
Savannah Energy PLC, a British energy company, has announced the appointments of two Nigerians, Uyi Akpata and Kehinde Olamide Ogunwumiju, as Independent Non-Executive Directors. A statement by the company’s management said the appointments are part of planned Board changes, in line with its succession planning regime. Akpata and Ogunwumiju are expected to bring their significant …
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 32 private tertiary institutions found operating without proper accreditation or licences from regulatory bodies. The Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr Muhammad Isah Kankara, disclosed this during the 2026 pre-budget defence session before a committee chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a leading governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Engineer Kayode Ojo, from contesting in its upcoming primary election. The decision, which party sources say significantly alters the political landscape in favour of the incumbent governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, was reached on Thursday during a meeting of the APC National Working …
Civil society organisation, Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) has faulted the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and its Enugu Campus (UNEC) over the imposition of a compulsory ₦30,000 developmental fee on students, describing the policy as “daylight extortion” and a violation of the right to education. In a statement released on Thursday, SOAI condemned the …
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has reaffirmed that all enterprises operating within the nation’s Free Trade Zones, including the Dangote Refinery are legally barred from industrial strikes and lockouts for a period of 10 years from the start of their operations. The Authority’s Managing Director, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, made this clear in Abuja …
