The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, in a move that could significantly increase the cost of post-study work opportunities for foreign graduates, including Nigerians. Under the proposed rule, schools would be required to pay $70,000…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen the naira to between ₦700 and ₦800 to the dollar, warning that persistent insecurity and exchange-rate pressures are undermining Nigeria’s economic growth. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call on Wednesday while briefing journalists…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced the release of eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) owed non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The payment covers arrears accumulated between January and August 2026 and comes days after non-academic staff unions issued an ultimatum over…
By David Oluwatosin Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom, seven days after they were kidnapped along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State. The victims were rescued at about 4:28pm on Wednesday at…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria is witnessing a strong return of international investors who previously exited the country in search of more favourable business environments, with improved oil production security, regulatory reforms and clearer investment terms helping to reposition the country as Africa’s leading destination for upstream investment. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced the 2026 Nigerian oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains as part of renewed efforts to attract investment, increase hydrocarbon production and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global upstream petroleum market. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive Officer,…
By David Oluwatosin A Director in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Ali Mohammed, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, that the ministry was not aware of the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mohammed, who testified as the 10th prosecution witness (PW10) in the…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in government, describing the milestone as a rare achievement in a democracy and a testament to the confidence of the Indian people. Tinubu conveyed the congratulatory message in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, marking…
By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to intensify efforts to unlock Nigeria’s crude oil reserves, attract investment and create more opportunities for businesses in the petroleum sector. Lokpobiri made the call while reflecting on the achievements of the NUPRC…
By David Oluwatosin Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday led the All Progressives Congress (APC) women’s mobilisation and empowerment campaign as the ruling party intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections. The event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, brought together APC women stakeholders, female aspirants and members…
