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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has disclosed fresh details about its 2026/2027 admission exercise, revealing that no fewer than 60,370 candidates selected the institution as their preferred university, while the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) approved an admission quota of 13,900 candidates. The university’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Abiodun, made the revelations during…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a fresh investment opportunity for Nigerians through its November 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering annual interest rates of 13.25 per cent and 14.25 per cent on two-year and three-year investment options, respectively. The investment programme, issued through the Debt Management Office (DMO), allows individuals…

Verdict: FALSE — Historical records contradict the claim. A claim circulating on social media that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become the first Nigerian incumbent President in history to receive special access to the interior of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is misleading and contradicted by documented historical evidence. Although President Tinubu was…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted widespread attention after being granted access to the interior of the Holy Kaabah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during his ongoing religious visit to the Kingdom. The rare occasion was captured in a photograph showing the Nigerian President alongside Sheikh Dahlulah Muthawal of Masjid Haram and Ahmad Zafeer, identified as…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping Nigerians access consumer loans without necessarily having internet access, a smartphone or mobile banking applications. The initiative, known as SPARK, is designed to extend credit opportunities to millions of Nigerians, particularly low-income earners, petty traders, market women, young people and individuals who have struggled…

The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 MSME Procurement Certification Programme, offering Nigerians a free online training opportunity to acquire valuable procurement skills and understand how to access government contract opportunities. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of entrepreneurs, small business owners, unemployed graduates, civil servants and other Nigerians interested in participating…

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…