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JUST IN: NUC Hikes Private University Application Fee From N5m To N25m
NUC Increases Private University Application Fee to N25m, Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Approvals to Strengthen Standards
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has significantly increased the application and processing fees for establishing private universities in Nigeria, raising concerns among prospective … Continue Reading
JUST IN: CBN To Increase ATM Withdrawal Charges From March 1—See New Rates
CBN Increases ATM Withdrawal Charges from March 1—Higher Fees Expected at Malls, Airports, and Other Off-Site Locations
Nigerians will pay more for ATM withdrawals starting March 1, 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new transaction … Continue Reading
Tinubu Orders NIN Database Cleanup As FG Uncovers 6,000 Illegal NIN Registrations
FG Cracks Down on Illegal NIN Registrations, Deletes 6,000 Fraudulent Entries Linked to Nigerien Nationals
The Federal Government has uncovered over 6,000 illegal National Identification Numbers (NIN) registered by Nigerien nationals in Nigeria’s database.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills Attract N3.22tn Amid High Yields
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s latest treasury bills auction has drawn significant investor interest, with total subscriptions reaching N3.22 trillion, reflecting strong appetite amid rising yields and tight monetary conditions.
The auction, conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on behalf … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE Team From Accessing Treasury Data Over Security Risks
A U.S. judge has issued an emergency order preventing Elon Musk’s Department of … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance, Citing ‘National Security’ Concerns
Trump Revokes Joe Biden’s Security Clearance, Citing National Security Concerns and Alleged Memory Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, cutting off his access to classified intelligence briefings.
Announcing the decision in … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Trump Launches Task Force To Combat ‘Anti-Christian Bias’ In Government
President Trump Unveils Federal Task Force to Combat Alleged Anti-Christian Bias, Promising Prosecution While Critics Warn of Threats to Religious Freedom and Constitutional Protections
Washington, DC – President Donald Trump has announced a new federal task force to combat what … Continue Reading
Colombian President Calls For Global Cocaine Legalization: ‘It’s No Worse Than Whiskey’
Gustavo Petro Calls for Global Cocaine Legalization, Argues Drug War Is Politically Motivated and Ineffective
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sparked controversy by calling for the legalization of cocaine, arguing that the drug is unfairly criminalized while whiskey remains legal.… Continue Reading
JUST IN: US, UK Citizens Now Seeking Medical Care In Nigeria – Health Minister
Nigeria is emerging as a destination for quality healthcare, with patients from … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Trump Pulls US Out Of UN Human Rights Council in Major Policy Shift
Donald Trump’s Executive Move Ends US Support for UNRWA, Orders Review of UNESCO Ties, and Signals Shift in Global Diplomacy
In a significant foreign policy move, U.S President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from … Continue Reading