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07/27/2026

Nigerian Education Loan Fund Settles June–July Upkeep Arrears

Nigerian Education Loan Fund Settles June–July Upkeep Arrears Ifeyinwa Susan The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing the June–July ₦40,000 upkeep allowance to students nationwide. The disbursement clears the outstanding June and July 2026 upkeep arrears, coming after many beneficiaries received their ₦20,000 May upkeep allowance over the past two weeks. Nigerian Education Loan Fund payments have triggered excitement across campuses nationwide, with numerous beneficiaries confirming receipt of their funds through bank alerts shared on social media and expressing relief after months of waiting....

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing the June–July ₦40,000 upkeep allowance to students nationwide.

07/27/2026

NYSC, EU Launch Partnership to Drive Digital Skills

NYSC, EU Launch Partnership to Drive Digital Skills Ifeyinwa Susan The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union (EU) to enhance digital support for the Scheme’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. NC disclosed this on Saturday, July 26, 2026. It reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the EU to equip corps members with digital and entrepreneurial skills....

07/27/2026

NANS Seeks ICPC Probe of Outgoing UI VC Over Student Policies

Ifeyinwa Susan The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) blasted the outgoing University of Ibadan (UI) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, for what they term anti-student policies, rights suppression, and running a corruption-tainted administration. This report was made known by Guardian Newspaper on July 23rd, 2026. The students’ body probes ICPC to investigate Adebowale’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor. In a statement on Thursday, NANS President Babatunde Afeez Akinteye described Adebowale's administration as oppressive....

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) blasted the outgoing University of Ibadan (UI) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode

07/26/2026

NSCDC busts fake university in Lagos

NSCDC busts fake university in Lagos Ifeyinwa Susan The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Badagry Area Command, has busted an alleged fake university in Lagos. This was reported by The Guardian newspaper on July 21, 2026. It reported that the university was operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The command also apprehended the alleged proprietor of the institution, who was charged with deceiving young people from across Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries by promising them admission into a foreign university....

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Badagry Area Command, has busted an alleged fake university in Lagos.

07/26/2026

Cross River Assembly advances proposed anti-same-sex marriage bill

Cross River Assembly advances proposed anti-same-sex marriage bill Ifeyinwa Susan Francis The Cross River House of Assembly has advanced a bill to a second reading that prohibits Same-S*x Marriage in the state. The proposed legislation is themed “A Law to Prohibit Contract of Marriage, or Civil Union Entered into Between Persons of Same S*x, Solemnization of Same, Whether Cultural, or in Accordance with Any Status in Existence, and for Matters Connected Therewith”....

The Cross River House of Assembly has advanced a bill to a second reading that prohibits Same-S*x Marriage in the state.

07/26/2026

Nwosu pleads for financial assistance amid illness.

Nwosu pleads for financial assistance amid illness Ifeyinwa Susan Ngozi Nwosu appealed for financial assistance as she battles a serious undisclosed illness. She made this request In a deeply emotional video that has shocked the Nigerians across entertainment industry. The actress, fondly remembered for her role in "Fuji House of Commotion," appeared frail in the video, which was widely shared on social media on Thursday....

Ngozi Nwosu appealed for financial assistance as she battles a serious undisclosed illness. She made this request In a deeply emotional video

07/26/2026

INEC Issues Final Appeal Ahead of Tomorrow’s CVR Deadline

INEC Issues Final Appeal Ahead of Tomorrow's CVR Deadline Ifeyinwa Susan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end tomorrow. Eligible Nigerians must complete registration or update information by the deadline. First-time voters and those wishing to transfer their voter registration, obtain a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), or update personal information are all urged to take advantage of the remaining time to complete the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise....

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end tomorrow.

07/26/2026

Nigeria to spearhead humanitarian response

Nigeria to spearhead humanitarian response Ifeyinwa Francis Nigeria plans to take the lead in coordinating humanitarian response efforts across the country, as it transitions from a system led largely by international ‌donors and U.N. agencies. Reuters reported on July 14, 2026, that the development was announced during a transition workshop held in Abuja, where Nigerian officials and representatives from the United Nations discussed plans to transfer more responsibility for planning, coordination, and financing of humanitarian operations to national institutions....

Nigeria plans to take the lead in coordinating humanitarian response efforts across the country, as it transitions from a system led largely

07/26/2026

Trump Jokes About Running for a Fourth Presidential Term

Trump Jokes About Running for a Fourth Presidential Term Ifeyinwa Francis President Donald Trump jokes about his intention to run for a Fourth term in office, even though the United States Constitution bars any president from being elected more than twice. President Donald Trump joked on Friday about seeking a fourth term in the White House, telling attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, DC, that he intended to make the announcement as a “scoop.”...

President Donald Trump jokes about his intention to run for a 4th term in office, even though the United States Constitution bars any

07/26/2026

Ademola Blames Saboteurs over Damage to the Lameco Flyover

Ifeyinwa Francis The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has blamed unknown saboteurs for the damage to a section of the newly commissioned Lameco Flyover in Osogbo. Ademola made the allegation in a statement shared on his official X handle on Saturday, July 25. His accusations follow an inspection of the affected section of the 672-metre flyover. According to the governor, he received a briefing from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Engr....

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has blamed unknown saboteurs for the damage to a section of the newly commissioned Lameco