39 h. ago How To Apply For Federal Government’s ₦50m Student Startup Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a new national initiative offering equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to support student-led innovations. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations, Federal Ministry of Education, on Monday. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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40 h. ago Federal Government Opens Portal For ₦50m Student Venture Capital Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the newly launched ₦50 million Student Venture Capital Fund (S-VCG), an initiative aimed at transforming student-led innovations into commercially viable enterprises. The scheme offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to students developing solutions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences (STEMM). Director of […]

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45 h. ago FG opens application portal for N50m student innovation grant

According to the ministry, the grant targets students developing innovations in STEMM fields — Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences.

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48 h. ago Nigerians to stop paying five common bank charges from January 2026 — Oyedele

Millions of Nigerians will experience significant financial relief from January 2026 as five frequently applied bank charges are set to be abolished under the Federal Government’s sweeping tax reform agenda. The measures are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, aimed at easing the cost of […]

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59 h. ago Early Antenatal Care, Key To Preventing Preterm Birth, Complications – Prof. Fajolu

In Nigeria, every year, thousands of babies arrive before their bodies are ready, struggling to breathe, feed, and stay warm, while their tiny immune systems fight off infections. In a country where access to specialised newborn care is limited, these challenges can quickly become life-threatening. Experts, however, said many of these struggles could be prevented […]

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3 d. ago Poor IT infrastructure, exposure preventing more African youths from accessing global tech opportunities ―Adedeji

Salim Adedeji is a software engineer that has delivered scalable financial applications at JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI spoke on the challenges facing young tech talents seeking to make impact in healthcare, agriculture, others. Can you tell us about your journey from studying Computer Science at Northwest Missouri State […]

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3 d. ago My husband is not loving, dissolved our 9 months wedlock, woman tells court

A housewife, Kafilat Adegbenro, has prayed an Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, to grant her application for divorce after nine months of marriage to her husband, Saheed, over lack of love. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the woman told the court that she was no longer interested in the relationship and […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Inability To Feed Over 50m Cattle Is A National Emergency – Minister

The Federal Government has described the country’s inability to feed the over 50 million cattle in the hands of rural dwellers as not only a national imperative that cannot be ignored but also an emergency situation that requires urgent attention. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this on Friday at the opening […] The post Nigeria’s Inability To Feed Over 50m Cattle Is A National Emergency – Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Council Commends Olam For Contribution To Food System Transformation

The National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) has commended Olam Integrated Feed and Protein (IFP) for its role in advancing Nigeria’s food system transformation. The commendation came during the Council’s annual summit held in Kaduna, where members reaffirmed their commitment to achieving national food sovereignty and strengthening the country’s agricultural sector. NCAFS, the […]

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4 d. ago Karnataka Becomes First Indian State To Approve Paid Menstrual Leave For Women

The southern Indian State of Karnataka has introduced a landmark policy granting one day of paid menstrual leave every month to all women working in the formal sector, both in government and private companies. The new directive, the first of its kind in India to fully cover the private sector, applies to women aged 18 […]

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4 d. ago Dr. Eno Jerry Eze Empowers Abia Citizens Through Human Capital Development

For Pastor Dr. Eno Jerry Eze, Human Capital Development is more than an agenda item, it is a calling to uplift people. At the inaugural Human Capital Development Workshop in Umuahia, Abia State, she reminded participants that empowering citizens with skills, knowledge, and opportunities is key to building a resilient and prosperous state. As Resident […]

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5 d. ago PDP seeks to join suit against Bayelsa Assembly over moves to impeach deputy gov

Justice Emeka Nwite held that, until the motion for joinder filed by the PDP is heard and determined, there will be no hearing of any application in the case and

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5 d. ago Hitler Likely Had Genetic Condition That Limited Sexual Development, DNA Test Suggests

Nazi Germany dictator, Adolf Hitler, most likely suffered from Kallmann Syndrome, a genetic condition that can cause undescended testicles and a micropenis, researchers and documentary makers revealed Thursday following DNA testing of his blood. The new research also dispels claims that Hitler had Jewish ancestry. Popular World War II-era songs often mocked Hitler’s anatomy, but […]

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5 d. ago AA leadership: Court strikes out Omoaje’s suit against INEC, Udeze 

However, when the case was called for mention on Wednesday, counsel to the plaintiffs (Action Alliance and Omoaje), Ikechukwu Success, made an oral application to...

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6 d. ago Bedwetting in a child who is already toilet trained, suspect diabetes — Dr Ashubu

Dr Oluwakemi Ashubu, a paediatrician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, says children can have type 1 diabetes, and they shouldn’t be treated like they are cursed or stigmatized because its cause is not known but is linked to interplay of genetics and environmental factors. What is the […]

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6 d. ago Alleged Impersonation: Judge Rejects Recusal Application, Vows To See Justice Served

  Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Apo, on Wednesday, rejected an application by an Abuja-based Lawyer, Victor Giwa, to recuse himself from the trial involving allegations of forgery and impersonation. Wednesday’s resumed sitting was for continued hearing in the case of alleged forgery and impersonation […]

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6 d. ago Alleged Terrorism: Kanu Asks Court To Stay Proceedings In Trial Before Justice Omotosho

Nnamdi Kanu says if the application is not granted, he may be unlawfully convicted. The post Alleged Terrorism: Kanu Asks Court To Stay Proceedings In Trial Before Justice Omotosho appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Editors Seek Tax Relief, VAT Exemption To Sustain Media Industry

President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Eze Anaba, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant tax reliefs, value-added tax (VAT) exemptions, and access to low-interest loans to help sustain the Nigerian media industry amid rising operational costs. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC 2025) held […]

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Again, Court Stops PDP From Holding National Convention

Justice Peter Lifu on Tuesday issued the fresh order while delivering ruling in an application brought by a former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido. The post BREAKING: Again, Court Stops PDP From Holding National Convention appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago UPDATED: Again, Court Stops PDP From Holding National Convention

Justice Peter Lifu on Tuesday issued the fresh order while delivering ruling in an application brought by a former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido. The post UPDATED: Again, Court Stops PDP From Holding National Convention appeared first on Channels Television.

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