43 m. ago NELFUND introduces new guidelines on upkeep loan disbursement

Tribune Online NELFUND introduces new guidelines on upkeep loan disbursement The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced new guidelines for the disbursement of upkeep loans to eligible students, disclosing NELFUND introduces new guidelines on upkeep loan disbursement Tribune Online

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49 m. ago Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US

The United States has said Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is lower than its poverty level income. The statement was made in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025. According to the US Department of State, Nigeria’s minimum wage, currently valued at about $47.90 per month, has been severely eroded […] The post Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 m. ago NELFUND announces new guidelines on upkeep loan disbursement

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced changes to its upkeep loan disbursement for benefiting students. Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, in a statement on Thursday, August 21, said the new guidelines were designed to ensure efficient and effective upkeep service delivery to students. She said the […] The post NELFUND announces new guidelines on upkeep loan disbursement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 m. ago Jonathan’s relevance in the age of anomie, Nigeria’s fledgling democracy, et al.

Nigerians are daily being treated to a circus. There is no dull moment here, politically speaking. Citizens are losing their read more Jonathan’s relevance in the age of anomie, Nigeria’s fledgling democracy, et al.

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69 m. ago NAICOM, Nigeria Police begins crackdown on sellers of fake motor insurance policies

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria Police have launched a crackdown on individuals selling fake motor third-party insurance read more NAICOM, Nigeria Police begins crackdown on sellers of fake motor insurance policies

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1 hour ago Federal civil service strengthens ties with Zamfara to boost governance, service delivery

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, has praised the growing collaboration between the Federal and State Civil Services, describing it as a “vital step towards strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery nationwide”. Mrs Walson-Jack made the remarks while hosting Alhaji Yakubu Sani Haidara, Head […] The post Federal civil service strengthens ties with Zamfara to boost governance, service delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Osun LG funds: Adeleke commends council of Obas, NBA over intervention

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Council of Obas, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and other individuals and groups for their intervention to prevail on the Federal Government to release the withheld local government allocations. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, August 20, Adeleke praised […] The post Osun LG funds: Adeleke commends council of Obas, NBA over intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders

Tribune Online ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders "The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the..." ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ifeanyi: Davido reacts as Chioma makes emotional return to social media

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, often known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma, have shared a heartfelt Instagram interaction. Chioma Adeleke, who had taken a break from social media following the untimely death of their son, Ifeanyi, in 2022, returned on Thursday with a touching message. She posted a photo of her […] The post Ifeanyi: Davido reacts as Chioma makes emotional return to social media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Google, TikTok, Microsoft Deactivate 13.5m Nigerian Accounts, Remove 58.9m Contents

The accounts were deactivated for offensive content and violation of the country’s online code of conduct practice. The post Google, TikTok, Microsoft Deactivate 13.5m Nigerian Accounts, Remove 58.9m Contents appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims

  Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested 131 suspects for various crimes and rescued two kidnap victims. The State Police Commissioner, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, announced this on Wednesday. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, Uche-Anya said the suspects consist of 120 males and 11 females, apprehended for offenses including armed robbery, […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns

  Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, on Wednesday, condemned any attempt to increase the salaries of political office holders. He described such a move as “insensitive” and likely to trigger public anger. Okorie’s comments came in response to a proposal by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission […] The post Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

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3 h. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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3 h. ago Bauchi governor honoured with People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has been honoured with the prestigious People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris, France, in recognition of his transformational leadership and commitment to good governance. The award, conferred under the category of Transformational Leadership and Good Governance in Africa, celebrates the governor’s policies on inclusive […] The post Bauchi governor honoured with People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe

Tribune Online Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe Given that many Nigerians with mental health disorders are unable to receive proper treatment, the country urgently needs to set up a mental health department to implement the bill’s requirements. Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator (Dr) Ibrahim Oloriegbe, stated this during a special interactive session at the 2025 Mental Health Leadership […] Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has said an alignment between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar could deplete the support base of the ruling party in the 2027 elections. Obi and Atiku are part of the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027. […] The post 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation

Tribune Online Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Six civil society groups – the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF), the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Child Health Organisation, New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa (EWNA/BCA) have sent a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging it to halt the privatisation […] Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Tribune Online

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5 h. ago IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police Stations to Divisions in Benue State. Commissioner of Police in the state, Friday Enemari, who disclosed this in a statement by the state police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, said the structural […] The post IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. Obi, on his verified X handle, described the move as unjustifiable and insensitive, especially […] The post Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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