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By Ayo Kehinde The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has vowed to take action against tertiary institutions that withhold tuition fee refunds owed to students under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme, while condemning arbitrary increases in tuition fees and other institutional charges by some participating schools. The Fund said it had received reports that some institutions had delayed or …

Canada secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match, clinching their place in the round of 16 thanks to an added-time goal. The match remained hotly contested for long periods, with both teams showing tactical discipline and resilience in a match that looked destined for extra time. South Africa …

Change is afoot, and it’s a good one, set to help Nigeria achieve its trillion-dollar industrial ambition. Around the world, energy systems are being redesigned at an extraordinary rate. Renewable energy capacity is expanding faster than at any time in history, with solar energy leading the way. Demand is also changing. The drivers of energy consumption are no longer just …

Post views: 27 ..David Fizdale set to make his debut as D’Tigers head coach The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially unveiled the roster of 12 D’Tigers players who will represent Nigeria at the 2027 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers (Window 3) taking place in Luanda, Angola from 2 to 5 July 2026. The tournament marks the start …

The Nigerian Bar Association, Abeokuta branch, has ordered its members to boycott courts in the Ogun state capital for three days to protest what it described as anti-justice policies introduced by the state judiciary. The boycott, scheduled from July 6 to 8, 2026, will affect proceedings at the Ogun State High Court, Court of Customary Appeal, Magistrates’ Courts and Customary …

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) have stepped in to resolve friction between the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and its pensioners over pending pension adjustments. At the heart of the controversy were harmonized pension benefits and adjustments spanning multiple review periods, specifically 2007, 2010, 2019 and 2024. The …

England completed an unbeaten run in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half to confidently send the Three Lions into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. Despite dominating possession and creating the best chances from the opening whistle at the MetLife Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s men …

Nigerian sprint hurdling phenomenon, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday with a season-best of 12.27 seconds (+0.7m/s). Amusan edged out Grace Stark, who placed second in 12.38, while Alaysha Johnson rounded out the podium in 12.39. Remarkably, this marks the third time in the 2026 …

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa. The command said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations conducted by its tactical teams on the night of Friday, June 27, in Otukpo Local …

By Ayo Kehinde The Benue Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa. The arrests followed what the Command described as an intense intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operation carried out in Otukpo …