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Canada increases proof of funds for Nigerians, other foreign students
Canada has increased the amount of money international students must show when applying for a study permit, with the new financial requirement taking effect on September 1, 2026. Under the
2027: Group demands 5% APC campaign slots for Diaspora
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey and Chairman of the Tinubu Diaspora Support Group, Prince Emre Margboh, has urged the leadership of the All
Breaking: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness
By Folarin Kehinde Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Dr. Aminu Wushishi, has died. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness. The news of
Nigeria, Niger Customs administrations deepen cooperation to boost border trade
By Godwin Oritse The Customs administrations of Nigeria and Niger Republic are currently engaged in discussions to address challenges hampering trade along the Kamba–Tungan Gyado border corridor. Recall that a
Abia at 35: Orji Kalu put Abia in national conversation, made it punch above its weight — Chidoka
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has described the administration of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as a defining period in the state’s political history, saying Kalu
After 30 years in service, I’m still waiting for my benefits — Lagos pensioner
Retirement has left Lagos pensioner, Michael Olawale Odesanya, confronting what he describes as a painful and uncertain wait for his retirement benefits after 30 years in service. In this interview
Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — Engineer
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating
Airtel Africa doubles Nigeria investment, earmarks $1.1bn for expansion
Says power crisis, vandalism threaten telecom investments in Nigeria By Juliet Umeh Airtel Africa has disclosed plans to significantly increase its capital investment in Nigeria as part of a broader
Two rescued as building collapses in Kubwa
By Omeiza Ajayi Two residents trapped in the rubble of a collapsed one-storey building at Kubwa 2/2, near Yellow Page, have been successfully rescued and are currently receiving treatment at
‘Do I look 80?’ – Atiku dismisses age concerns ahead of presidential election
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said he is fit and healthy, dismissing age concerns ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Read Also: Gunmen kill APC chairman
