Students pursuing pharmacy, physiotherapy, and optometry degrees in Nigerian universities will now spend six years instead of five to graduate, the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced on Wednesday. The change also elevates the degrees to professional doctorates, with graduates earning titles such as Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Doctor of…
Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested a 25-year-old man, Ojo Adewunmi, for allegedly attempting to r3pe a 19-year-old girl. The Ekiti Amotekun Head of Communications, Abiodun Adeleye, disclosed this in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. According to Adeleye, the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday in…
The recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has sparked heated discussions across the nation. While critics argue that the hike adds to the financial burdens on consumers, telecom operators say it’s a necessary lifeline for the sector’s survival. Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, spoke out…
Political parties have taken firm positions on the future of bye-elections In a heated debate that highlights the challenges of Nigeria’s evolving democracy. The controversy follows a lamentation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu about the financial and logistical strain of these elections. On Wednesday, during a consultative meeting with…
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Amid ongoing turmoil within the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reaffirmed his allegiance to the Julius Abure-led faction. This assurance was made amidst a prolonged leadership crisis that has tested the party’s stability and public image. Obi, who was at a September 2024 meeting convened by…
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The Nigerian currency, the naira, recovered marginally against the dollar at both the official window and parallel market on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1,552.58/$1 on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from N1,550.78/$1 recorded on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This represents a gain of N0.20 against the dollar. Similarly,…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Group drags ex-Akwa Ibom Gov, Emmanuel, to EFCC over alleged N1.5trn fraud An anti-corruption group known as the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT), has dragged former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
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