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The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a new monthly cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to eligible vulnerable households across Nigeria, in a move aimed at cushioning the effects of rising food prices and the increasing cost of living. The intervention, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), is a presidential…

Nigeria-founded fintech giant OPay has officially made its public-market debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), raising $304 million from its initial public offering (IPO), in a major development that places the African digital finance company among the latest businesses to attract international stock-market attention. The company priced its shares at $19 per American…

Nigerians, particularly young people, job seekers, entrepreneurs and graduates, have an opportunity to acquire digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills free of charge through the Skill RESET Nigeria programme, an initiative of the Seyi Makinde Foundation. The programme, powered by Learnploy, aims to equip one million Nigerians with practical digital skills and create access to…

The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical artificial intelligence and automation skills for business, workplace productivity and sustainable development. An advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation training programme has been announced under the name of UNESCO, in collaboration with the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Osun State Government. The initiative, titled the…

Nigerians planning to study in the United Kingdom will face higher financial requirements for student visa applications from November 30, 2026, as the British government increases the minimum amount international students must demonstrate they can afford for living expenses. Under the revised rules, students intending to study in London will be required to show access…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has introduced a new payment arrangement aimed at preventing students from paying their school fees twice under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The development is expected to address complaints involving students who paid their tuition fees independently, only to discover later that NELFUND had already paid the same…

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for public service workers for six months, with payments scheduled to begin in November 2026. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja, following renewed demands for…

Lawmakers urge FG to intervene, warn rising tuition could undermine NELFUND and push more students out of school October 27, 2026 The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to halt recent increases in school fees and other compulsory charges across public tertiary institutions, warning that rising education costs could undermine the objectives…

University defends admission policy, explains why cut-off marks differ, urges aggrieved candidates to submit formal complaints ILE-IFE, October 27, 2026 — The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has responded to allegations of discrimination in its admission process following a petition by a parent who questioned why candidates seeking admission into the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to make the Preliminary Register of Voters for the 2027 general elections available online, giving Nigerians another opportunity to check their registration details ahead of the next nationwide polls. The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, and signed by…