The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate former insurgents, describing it as a “dangerous softness” on terrorism. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said terrorism should not be treated as a family dispute or addressed with what it described as “compassionate” language….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in releasing the second batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Delay Sparks Concern Among CandidatesThe board had earlier scheduled Saturday for the release of the results but failed to meet the timeline, leading to frustration among candidates waiting for…
No fewer than 744 former insurgents and victims of violent extremism have completed Nigeria’s de-radicalisation and reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor. The graduation ceremony was held in Gombe, marking another phase in the Federal Government’s effort to tackle insurgency through non-military strategies. Participants Drawn from Several States The beneficiaries were drawn from multiple states…
An investigation by CNN has uncovered disturbing online communities where individuals allegedly share harmful and abusive tactics. The report, which followed months of research, highlights how some digital platforms are being misused to coordinate and promote illegal activities. Hidden Communities Across Digital Platforms According to the investigation, these networks operate through websites and encrypted messaging…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest of two candidates and a parent for allegedly falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools. The suspects were reportedly involved in manipulating official result notifications sent via SMS in an attempt to deceive parents and guardians….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is progressing with minimal challenges across Nigeria. Few Issues Recorded Across Centres JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during a monitoring visit to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre at the University of Ibadan. He explained that only a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded its 2026 banking recapitalisation programme, with 33 banks raising a total of ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital. The exercise, which ended on March 31, 2026, is one of the largest capital-raising efforts in the history of Nigeria’s banking industry. According to the CBN, the banks have now…
Nigeria’s gig economy has grown into a major economic force, now valued at $5.17 billion, providing flexible income opportunities for millions of people across the country. A new report commissioned by ride-hailing company Bolt and conducted by research firm Ipsos shows the sector is expanding rapidly and playing a key role in supporting livelihoods. Millions…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released today. Results Expected Before Midnight In a statement issued on Friday, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that candidates who wrote the exam…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. The commission described the reports as false and misleading, stating that no directive was issued to stop telecom credit services. FCCPC Clarifies Position In a statement released by its Director of Corporate Affairs,…
