By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE SUM of N3.8 billion has been allocated to support 1,500 Nigerian scholars studying abroad through its academic training programme by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This fund is described as a significant financial assistance with the aim to alleviate the challenges faced by these schol...
By E-ben Anorue ENCROACHMENT CAN be very daring and for those who know the implications, the best thing is to stand up to it. Two sections within a particular establishment experienced conflict of interest – the Template Department (TD) and the Ethics and Rules Department (ERD). The TD proposes the designs for the company’s projects [&he...
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun SINCE THE launch of the student loan portal by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Friday, May 24, 2024, students from various federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria have been experiencing significant difficulties completing their loan applications. Despite the portal being open for applications, many stu...
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR nationwide indefinite strike has been declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), set to commence on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This decision follows the breakdown of negotiations with the Federal Government concerning a new minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariffs. The ...
By Zahur Youssef SINCE ITS opening last April, more than 9,000 patients have been received by the Emirates Field Hospital in Abéché, Chad. The integrated Emirates Field Hospital in Abéché, Chad, which provides medical care and treatment services to Sudanese refugees, has received more than 9,000 patients since its opening on April 8th. The est...
By Joke Kujenya SEQUEL TO his reverting to the old national anthem, President Bola Tinubu has explained why, on May 29, he took the decisive action to enact legislation that restored the chorale, a move reflecting his deep-seated conviction regarding its significance. He affirmed his commitment to reinstating the old national anthem, “Ni...
By Joke Kujenya IT WAS a very edgy atmosphere on Friday for Kano residents as the recently reinstated Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, prepared to lead the two rakat congregational Friday prayers at the Emir’s Palace Mosque today. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Danburan of Kano on Thursday […]
By Joke Kujenya HOLDING A bubbly ceremony in its multi-purpose sports complex, the Union Bank of Nigeria marked this year’s International Children’s Day with a lively Barnyard Fiesta. The event took place on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, providing a fun-filled day for children of various ages at the Stable, on Bode Thomas, Surulere. Tagged t...
By Joke Kujenya THIS WEEK, the Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN will showcase two remarkable Nigerian designers, highlighting their contributions to the fashion industry. The 30-minute programme will feature Dumebi Andrea Iyamah, the creative force behind the Andrea Iyamah label, and Ruth Erikan James, the visionary behind Veek...
By Joke Kujenya REAFFIRMING his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and operational effectiveness of Nigeria’s armed forces and intelligence agencies, President Bola Tinubu has expressed a no-looking back during the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking ...
