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Millions of Nigerian electricity consumers who paid for meters may be entitled to receive additional electricity credits as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) moves to recover a ₦20.33 billion meter-reimbursement backlog owed to customers. The development follows an amended order issued by NERC on March 3, 2026, directing electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to accelerate…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced major reforms aimed at ending some of the difficulties candidates face during registration, examinations and other board services. The decisions were reached during an intensive management retreat held by the board last week, according to the JAMB Registrar, who disclosed the developments in a statement shared…

The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarship, giving qualified Nigerian graduates an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom with substantial financial support. The opportunity is particularly important for Nigerian graduates who have the academic qualifications to study abroad but are unable to afford the high…

Fresh controversy has erupted over more than $10 million reportedly committed to lobbying activities in the United States by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges. According to a report by Vanguard, publicly disclosed filings under the United States Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) put…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has narrowly placed ahead of Peter Obi in the latest Oxford-Metro Analytics National Trust Poll conducted ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Tinubu secured 24,469 responses, representing 35.41 per cent, while Obi recorded 23,402 responses, representing 33.86 per cent. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar came third with 18,430 responses, or 26.67 per…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, with 18 political parties presenting presidential tickets. The list, reported by Vanguard on September 12, 2026, contains the names, ages and running mates of the presidential candidates. It also shows that two women are contesting…

Nigerians may be facing another painful experience with an online investment platform as reports emerge of people losing millions of naira through PXES, rekindling memories of the devastating experiences associated with failed schemes such as CBEX and MMM. The development according to The Punch Newspaper, has renewed concerns about the growing popularity of online investment…

National Youth Service Corps members across Nigeria are facing growing accommodation difficulties after leaving orientation camps and reporting to their Places of Primary Assignment. The challenge, according to a recent report by Vanguard, is particularly linked to the high cost of renting accommodation in many communities where corps members are posted. For many young graduates,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Sokoto State Government to implement outstanding agreements reached with the union or face a possible indefinite strike. The latest warning was contained in a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Dr. Bello Musa, and Secretary, Zulkallaini…

….Government targets free access to educational platforms while strengthening online protection for children The Federal Government is moving to reduce the cost of internet-based learning for Nigerian students through a proposed framework that could allow zero-rated access to selected educational platforms and digital learning content. The initiative is being developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission…