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08/11/2025

.....Effective February 10, 2026



The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi as substantive Vice Chancellor.

The announcement was made during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Friday, via a statement by the institution’s acting Head of Information, Dr Habib Yakoob.

“The appointment takes effect from Tuesday, 10 February 2026 and is for a non-renewable tenure of five years,” Yakoob stated.

Fawehinmi is currently the VC of the Nigerian British University.

He will be taking over from the Acting VC of the university, Professor Mathew Adamu,whose tenure has also been extended to February 10, 2026 by the Council

Adamu was appointed in acting capacity on August 11, 2025, upon the removal of his predecessor, Professor Aisha Maikudi whose tenure was mired in controversies. Maikudi also served in acting capacity before her removal.

.....Effective February 10, 2026   The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), has approved the appointment of

21/08/2025

Tinubu’s Administration Prioritizes Youth Empowerment–Says Mahmoud

Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration had placed youth empowerment at the centre of its Renewed

20/08/2025

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20/08/2025

At a meeting with stakeholders held in Abuja Tuesday, the Nigerian Communications Commission demonstrated that it's avowed devotion to the Nigerian consumer is not a flash in the pan when it reeled out 10 tips to help consumers manage their data thereby cutting costs.

This follows the hues and cries of millions of Nigerians which caught the attention of the Commission about perceived outrageous depletion of data.

According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Aminu Maida, the issue was reported to reputable chartered accounting firms such as PWC and upon carrying out their billings audit they found that there is little or no problem with the data depletion rate.

At a meeting with stakeholders held in Abuja Tuesday, the Nigerian Communications Commission demonstrated that it's avowed devotion to the Nigerian consumer is

20/08/2025

Consumer-Friendly Regulator, NCC, Shares Data Conservation Tips

At a meeting with stakeholders held in Abuja Tuesday, the Nigerian Communications Commission demonstrated that it’s avowed devotion to the Nigerian consumer is not a flash in the pan when it reeled…

14/08/2025

FG Approves Construction of 6 Ultra Modern Bus Terminals

the ₦142.03 billion project would be sited in Abeokuta (South West), Gombe (North East), Kano(North West),

14/08/2025

Keffi Jail Break: 16 Inmates Escape; 7 Recaptured, 9 Still at Large

In the course of containing the situation, five (5) personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention

14/08/2025

The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that a jailbreak occurred in the early hours of Tuesday 12th August, 2025 at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State.

According to the press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Controller Umar Abubakar, "Some inmates breached the security of the facility, and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation enabling sixteen (16) inmates to escape custody. In the course of containing the situation, five (5) personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention at a government health facility. Seven (7) of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured and are now in custody.

"The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, has visited the facility and has ordered a thorough investigation into the escape. He said no staff will be spared if found culpable.

In the course of containing the situation, five (5) personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention

14/08/2025

FG to Connect Baro Inland Port to Lagos- Kano Narrow Guage – Transport Minister

the Federal Ministry of Transportation has a critical role in the operations of the Baro Inland Port through ensuring effective ex*****on of the ongoing rehabilitation of the 190km old rail Narrow Gauge from Minna to Baro.

11/08/2025

Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa–Caribbean trade relations and deepening partnerships with strategic institutions through its active participation at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held in Grenada, recently.

The high-level forum brought together prominent leaders and stakeholders from across Africa and The Caribbean, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; Dr. George Elombi, Incoming President of African Export-Import Bank(Afreximbank).Others are Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, outgoing President, Afreximbank; and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Afreximbank; Eric Intong Monchu, Acting Group Managing Director, Client Relations, Afreximbank; Sunmbo Olatunji, CEO for Caribbean Expansion, Access Bank, and other senior business executives.

Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa–Caribbean trade relations and deepening partnerships with strategic institutions through its a

11/08/2025

Access Bank Strengthens AfriCaribbean Ties at ACTIF 2025 in Grenada

Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa–Caribbean trade relations and deepening partnerships with strategic institutions through its a

11/08/2025

The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) convened a strategic meeting on Monday, 11/8/2025 in Abuja with 23 State Project Coordinators to finalize state-level readiness and work plans ahead of fund disbursement.

Delivering the opening remarks, the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Ayuba Anda Yalaks, stated that the purpose of the meeting was to harmonize state readiness, finalize draft work plans, and address all outstanding concerns prior to the release of funds.

Providing an update on the status of the project, the National Project Coordinator, NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks announced that the NEWMAP-EIB project has been declared technically and disbursement effective. He also confirmed that the project has received the first tranche of funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

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He further emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in each state’s project team, cautioning against unnecessary changes in staff composition.