The University of Ilorin has benefited significantly from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with 2,973 students receiving financial support. According to the university’s bulletin released on Monday, Egbewole confirmed that Unilorin received two tranches of the loan, with ₦52,879,000 disbursed to 802 students in the first phase and ₦219,407,320 allocated to 2,171 students in the second. Moreso, over 10,000 …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N825 per litre from N890 per litre. This is in response to the intensifying competition in Nigeria’s downstream sector, particularly after Dangote Refinery’s price slash. Dangote Refinery had reduced its ex-depot price by N65 per litre, leading to …

Mudashiru Obasa has made a dramatic comeback as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following Mojisola Meranda’s resignation from the position. Obasa had been removed earlier, but his return was facilitated by a strategic meeting involving key stakeholders, including the Lagos State Attorney General and the APC Chairman. Meranda, who served as Speaker for just 49 days, presided …

The Lagos State Government has addressed concerns about overcrowding on the alternative pedestrian bridge in Oshodi, following the closure of the main bridge in January due to safety and structural integrity concerns. In a statement posted on X.com on Monday, the state Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. He wrote, “Dear Lagosians, the Ministry …

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, effective Monday, March 3, 2025. Her resignation was announced during a special plenary session, where she read out her resignation letter. Meranda’s tenure was brief, having assumed office on January 13, 2025, after the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Despite the short time, lawmakers praised …

Nigerian actor Timini Egbuson has proven his box office draw once again with his latest film, “Reel Love”, which has grossed over N200 million in just three weeks. “Directed by Kayode Kasum. h, Reel Love made a spectacular debut on February 14, grossing N40.5 million on its opening day. This launch secured its place as the second-highest opening day for …

The Bauchi State Government has officially launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in the state. This project is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and seeks to empower youths and women through all-season agriculture activities. The project’s primary objective is to unlock Nigeria’s vast arable land through irrigation, providing market-driven support …

A recent capacity-building workshop in Kwara State, Nigeria, has empowered 100 crop and livestock farmers, thanks to a collaboration between the Kwara State Government’s Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), the World Bank, and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) of Bayero University, Kano. The five-day workshop, held in Ilorin, focused on commercial fodder production and value chain addition …

The alternative bridge in Oshodi, Lagos State, was packed with pedestrians on Monday, March 3, due to the closure of the main pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3. This closure, which occurred in January, was prompted by safety concerns and alarms raised over the bridge’s structural integrity. The Lagos State Government had ordered the immediate closure, citing …

NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that she’s facing death threats due to the agency’s crackdown on fake drug distribution networks in Kano, Idumota, Yaba, and Onitsha. Despite these threats, Adeyeye remains resolute in her mission to rid Nigerian markets of counterfeit drugs, vowing not to succumb to intimidation. Adeyeye emphasized her dedication to public service, sharing that …