PTML Command Intercepts ₦29.4 Billion Cocaine Shipment from Sierra Leone in Stunning Port Bust

In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service at the PTML (Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd.) command announced the interception of a cocaine consignment valued at ₦29.4 billion. The seizure was confirmed by Comptroller Joe Anani, who revealed that the haul was discovered during a routine disinfection of empty containers on October 7, 2025. The…

High-Interest Crisis: Why Nigeria’s Biggest Manufacturers Are Walking Away from Banks

Nigeria’s manufacturing industry is undergoing a dramatic financing shift as leading companies abandon traditional bank loans in response to soaring interest rates. What began as a cautious pullback has now evolved into a full-scale strategy across the sector, reshaping corporate finance and signaling a broader economic transformation. Manufacturers have significantly reduced their reliance on bank…

NYSC Batch C 2025: What You Need to Know — Call-Up Numbers, Safety Tips & Orientation Plan

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released a comprehensive update for prospective corps members (PCMs) mobilized for the 2025 Batch C service year. With call-up letters now available and several important directives issued, this announcement marks a major step forward for thousands of graduates preparing for their mandatory national service. This detailed report breaks…

NELFUND Disburses ₦116 Billion to Support Over 624,000 Nigerian Tertiary Students

the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦116 billion in support to students across public tertiary institutions. The sum comprises ₦65 billion for tuition fees and ₦51 billion for monthly upkeep allowances. The fund has reportedly reached 624,535 students across 239 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, making this one of…

My Private Part is Expensive” — Kiragee Breaks Silence on Love, Money, and Modern Relationships

In a statement that has sparked intense reactions online, 25-year-old actress and content creator Kiragee has revealed her unfiltered views on intimacy, dating, and relationships, leaving Nigerians divided over her bold lifestyle choices. Hailing from Anambra State and also identifying as a professional tailor, Kiragee does not shy away from controversial topics, openly discussing the…

FUTMINNA Stands Tall at NUGA 2025 With Eleven-Medal Breakthrough Performance

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has recorded one of its most inspiring outings at the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, rounding off the 2025 edition with an impressive eleven-medal haul that has stirred pride across the university community. Hosted in Jos, the Games saw FUTMINNA athletes push through intense competition to secure…

FUTMINNA Opens 2025 Academic Staff Recruitment: Apply Now for Roles From Graduate Assistant to Professor

About FUTMINNA The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) is a leading federal technology university in Niger State, Nigeria. Established in the early 1980s, the institution specializes in science, engineering, and technological research and education. It maintains a reputation for innovation and developing talent that contributes significantly to national development. What the Recruitment Is About…

NARD Strike Enters 15th Day as Resident Doctors Demand Immediate CBA Implementation

Nigeria’s public healthcare system teeters on the brink as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) enters the 15th day of its indefinite nationwide strike, demanding that the Federal Government finally conclude the long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Since the strike began on November 1, 2025, services in federal and state hospitals have been severely…

NELFUND Raises Alarm as Tuition Fees Soar Across Nigerian Public Universities: EKSU, UNIMED, LAUTECH, Edo Varsity, and Others Hit Hard

In a development that has stirred widespread concern across Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially raised the alarm over the sharp and unprecedented increases in tuition fees at several public universities. The fund, which provides financial assistance to students pursuing tertiary education, has expressed worries that the drastic hikes…

FUTA Graduate Makes History with 4.98 CGPA: Exclusive Interview with Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac

In a remarkable feat that has captivated the Nigerian academic community, Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac, a Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has set a new academic record with a CGPA of 4.98 out of 5.0. We sat down with Isaac to hear his journey, challenges, and advice to students firsthand….