The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on Finance, and Petroleum to investigate claims from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission. These reports allege that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited withheld ₦8.48 trillion as purported subsidies for petrol. The House further stated that “the investigation will address the NEITI report stating…
The United Kingdom’s biggest Visa Application Centre in Africa has been opened in Lagos, Nigeria through the UK’s new commercial partner – VFS Global. A statement on Wednesday by the British High Commission said that residents of Nigeria travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new…
The Federal Government has revealed that over N8.8 billion has been spent to repair power transmission towers destroyed by vandals and bandits across the country. This figure was disclosed during the Quarterly Power Sector Working Group meeting in Abuja, highlighting the persistent challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector. The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama on Wednesday has ordered the remand of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Trial Justice Maryann Anenih directed that Bello and his two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, remain in EFCC custody until December 10, when the court will…
The newly approved $500 million World Bank loan will benefit at least 25 state governments, and it aims to improve water resource management for hydropower and irrigation. On Tuesday, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Ministry of Power, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacant positions on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau underscoring his administration’s commitment to bolstering ethical governance and oversight in public service. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this known via his X.com page on Tuesday. The nominees, as…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding the prolonged detention of Abdul Olatunji, a Nigerian citizen held in South Africa since 2019 without trial. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to uncovering…
Western University has announced that applications are now open for the National Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The opportunity offers funding to outstanding students with a proven track record of academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. According to Western University, the deadline for applications is February 14th, 2025. Details of the program and…
Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) has opened applications for its 2025 scholarships, offering international students the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the USA. These scholarships, available for both Master’s (MS) and PhD students, provide a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend for living expenses. Scholarship Region reports that Montana Technological University is offering funded…
TikTok has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether digital safety initiative in Nigeria, partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency and Data Science Nigeria. The program, which began in 2022, aims to improve digital safety by educating parents, teachers, and guardians on how to guide young people in using TikTok and the broader…
