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  As the summer break winds down, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has emphasised its devotion to help schools prepare adequately for the next session and deliver quality education. Through its bespoke product known as the Fidelity Edu Loan, administrators of registered private primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria can access loans of up to N180million. In a …

Post views: 27 As the race for the 2026 Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) elections gathers momentum, support continues to grow for Anambra FA president and former Super Eagles defender, De General Chikelue Iloenyosi. One of the loudest voices behind his ambition is Paul Ojo Omamomo, Special Adviser on Sports to the Delta State Governor. Omamomo described Chikelue as a …

Fresh tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State ahead of the Ogun East senatorial primaries, as loyalists of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, raised the alarm over alleged plots to unleash violence and suppress voters during the exercise. Obese members, under the aegis of APC stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District, in a petition dated May 13, 2026, …

By Ayo Kehinde The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he had only honored an invitation from the Abuja-based anti-corruption agency. Abdullahi clarified a statement released on Wednesday through his media aide, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, following media reports linking …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said his priority was to have a capable candidate in place who could take the state forward.Makinde, who stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan at the International Tourism Summit organized by the state government, said party color would not matter in choosing his preferred successor.The theme of the summit was: “From foundations to governance: …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews The South East Basketball Tournament, previously scheduled for May 15-16 in Ebonyi State, has been postponed following the commencement of the 2026 Basketball Premier League in Edo State. A statement from the National Sports Commission (NSC), Zone III headquarters, Enugu, signed by the zonal coordinator, Ezema Bernard Ede, revealed that the tournament, along with …

… The crisis is worsening in states affected by conflict and food insecurity …Nigeria has recorded the highest number of child entries in recent years Daud Olatunji Doctors Without Borders (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening malnutrition crisis, revealing that more than 440,000 children were treated for varying degrees of the disease …

Monrovia, Liberia, May 13, 2026: Bomi County Senator and Chairman of Liberia’s Delegation to ECOWAS, Hon. Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., has announced that the Liberian Senate is thoroughly reviewing the controversial TIA Agreement. During a live interview on OK FM on Tuesday, Senator Snowe underscored the Senate’s commitment to the due legislative process and open dialogue. His comments come amid …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled the timetable and guidelines for the 2027 general elections, pegging $60 million as the total cost for aspirants seeking its presidential ticket and also granting fee concessions to women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs). In a statement released by its national president, Moses Cleopas, and national secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, …

The African Business and Integrity Consultancy Services (ABICS) will host an online training program titled “Getting Things Done Through Project Management: Plan Better, Execute Smarter, Deliver Results” on Friday 15 May 2026. The virtual training, which will take place via Zoom, is scheduled for 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Nigerian time and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Eastern time in …