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The Federal Government’s plan to establish medical simulation centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones could transform the way doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are trained in the country. The initiative is expected to provide healthcare students and practitioners with access to advanced simulation technology, allowing them to practise medical procedures and respond to emergencies…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained three major reasons candidates may not find their names on the National Matriculation List, urging affected students to check their admission records and resolve outstanding issues. The latest clarification from JAMB is particularly important for undergraduates who have already secured admission and commenced their studies but…

The Federal Government has approved ₦10 billion for the 2026 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle, opening a fresh opportunity for researchers in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions. TETFund said the 2026 funding will support research across 30 priority thematic areas, covering Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation,…

OPay has debunked a viral social-media claim suggesting that the fintech company would shut down or embark on an indefinite strike from September 1, 2026. The company, in a statement shared through its official X account, described the claim as false, assuring customers that OPay remains operational and has no plans to go on break.…

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to settling outstanding stipends owed to verified beneficiaries of the N-Power programme, giving fresh hope to thousands of former participants who have waited for months and, in some cases, years for their payments. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, assured affected beneficiaries that…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to block the release of additional FBI and DEA records concerning him, giving four major reasons why the documents should remain withheld or redacted. The development comes amid an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legal battle involving American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who…

Kwara, Rivers, Oyo unveil candidates as INEC begins publication of particulars The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The exercise commenced on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of INEC’s preparations for…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the shortlist of successful candidates for the oral interview stage of its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. The development is the latest update in the recruitment process for prospective applicants seeking to join the security and emergency-response services under the Board. Oral Interview Dates for…

No fewer than 11 persons, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members returning from their orientation camp, have been rescued after gunmen attacked travellers along a highway in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, August 28, 2026, saying security operatives had launched a manhunt for the attackers and were…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new system for the verification of candidates’ O’Level results, aimed at improving the authentication of results submitted for admission processing. The development has raised questions among candidates who already uploaded their WAEC, NECO or NABTEB results to the JAMB portal, particularly whether they are required…