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Manny Ita  – Fmr. Nigerian Sports Minister Galadima Passes OnNigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected football administrators, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, whose death on Saturday at the age of 78 has drawn tributes from across the country’s sporting and political landscape. President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, describing Galadima as a pillar of Nigerian football whose contributions helped shape the modern game in the country. In a statement released by the presidency, Tinubu extended condolences to Galadima’s family, friends, and the wider football community,…

Mr Latin during his convocation at NOUN. Photo: Mr Latin on Instagram Veteran Nollywood actor Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria with a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution. The actor announced the milestone on Saturday via his Instagram page. “Today, I am proud to be conferred with a BSc in Peace and Conflict Resolution. Done and dusted,” he wrote. Amusan, who also serves as President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, credited divine help for the achievement. “To God be all the…

Elegbede Abiodun The fund advised students and stakeholders to seek verified updates through its official platforms to avoid misinformation. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has dismissed a circulating notice claiming that it had suspended its student loan disbursement programme, describing the document as fake. In a statement issued by the agency on X on Saturday, the scheme said it had not announced any pause in loan disbursements, urging the public to disregard the message and rely only on official communication channels. The fake notice, which had been circulating online, claimed that “due to unforeseen operational circumstances… NELFUND has taken the…

One of the beneficiaries. Photo credit: NAN The Ekiti State government, in partnership with First Bank, on Saturday disbursed ₦50 million in grants to 300 innovators and entrepreneurs across the state. The beneficiaries received between ₦150,000 and ₦1 million under an initiative tagged the Innovation Enterprises Support Fund, aimed at scaling up their businesses. Speaking at the event in Ado-Ekiti, Chief Executive Officer of First Bank, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, said the partnership aligns with the bank’s longstanding commitment to financial inclusion, small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) development, and youth empowerment. Alebiosu said the initiative aims to empower startups, scale tech-enabled…

Elegbede Abiodun Other widely used health products, such as multivitamin capsules, aspirin, folic acid, and various ointments like penicillin and gentamycin, are now restricted to local manufacturers. The federal government has released an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, signalling a firm stance on protecting domestic industries and managing foreign exchange. The revised import prohibition list, dated April 1, 2026, details seventeen major categories of goods strictly barred from entering the country through any port of entry. This latest directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance carries significant implications for importers, clearing agents, and the general public, as it covers…

Elegbede Abiodun The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but candidates are not yet able to print their official result slips. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night, noting that only score checking via SMS is currently available, while result slip printing will be enabled at a later date. Candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday, April 16, can check their scores for now using the approved SMS method. The board also issued a stern warning against falsifying or…

Manny Ita – The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the importation of several finished pharmaceutical products, including widely used medications such as paracetamol and metronidazole. The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s local drug manufacturing industry and reducing dependence on foreign imports. According to government officials, the policy is designed to stimulate domestic production by creating a more favorable environment for local pharmaceutical companies. Authorities say Nigeria has the capacity to produce many essential medicines internally, but that capacity has long been underutilized due to the dominance of imported drugs in the…

Manny Ita – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said it will engage the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to consider policy adjustments that would allow graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to participate in the national service scheme. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, made this known in Abuja during NOUN’s 15th convocation ceremony, where 24,575 graduates were awarded various degrees. Ribadu, who represented President Bola Tinubu as Visitor to the university, said the commission is committed to reviewing existing policy frameworks governing NYSC participation in response to changing graduate demographics, especially from…

Manny Ita – The Lagos State Government has appealed to private businesses such as banks, filling stations, eateries, and other public facilities to allow members of the public to use their restrooms as part of efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the appeal in a post on X, noting that collaboration with the private sector is necessary to complement government efforts in expanding access to sanitation facilities. He stated that the state currently has about 1,710 functional public toilets located across different parts of Lagos,…

Manny Ita – The Federal Government has announced the end of physical verification of academic credentials in Nigeria, introducing a fully digital system for authentication and evaluation of certificates. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, all applications will now be processed strictly online through its official verification portal as part of efforts to improve transparency, speed, and efficiency in public service delivery. The Ministry said the new system aligns with the government’s digital transformation agenda and is aimed at strengthening data integrity and supporting better policy decisions in the education sector. Under the new arrangement, applicants seeking credential authentication…