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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria's Passport Ranked 96th Worldwide with Access to 46 Countries
YNaija January 14, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria’s Passport Ranked 96th Worldwide with Access to 46 Countries

Nigeria's passport ranked 96th worldwide with access to 46 countries Telcos set to disconnect banks over ₦250b USSD debt Depots increase petrol price to ₦950/litre ASUU raises awareness about the…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks as Fourth Most Improved Visa-friendly African Country
YNaija November 28, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks as Fourth Most Improved Visa-friendly African Country

Nigeria ranks as fourth most improved visa-friendly African country UK establishes Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos TETFund suspends scholarships overseas due to financial incapability and abscondment NNPC reveals…

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National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn't miss. National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, leading to the dissolution of the state government and the appointment of a sole administrator for a six-month period. In response, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the National Assembly for what he described as a “patriotic decision.” His comments were shared in a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The situation in Rivers State had reached a critical point, posing a serious threat to essential oil and gas infrastructure security. This instability risked undermining the national economy and jeopardising the progress achieved through the reforms implemented since our administration began in May 2023,” Tinubu stated. Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has warned that his administration will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace and stability of the state. Speaking in a state-wide address from Port Harcourt, the state capital, Ibas said there would be no place for disorder under his leadership. He explained that his main goal is to bring back law and order while creating the right conditions for democracy to return to the state. “Let me be clear, under my leadership, people’s rights and freedoms will be respected and protected. The rule of law will be strictly followed,” Ibas said. Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Nigeria has climbed one spot to 91st place in the latest global passport ranking out of 199 countries. While this marks a small improvement in the country’s global standing, travel remains challenging for Nigerian citizens, as visa-free access is still limited to 45 countries, the same as last year. According to the Henley Passport Index for 2025, Nigeria shares the 91st position with Ethiopia and Myanmar, both of which are dealing with conflicts involving armed groups. Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced forming a coalition to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a meeting of key opposition leaders in Abuja, Atiku made the declaration during a press conference attended by several opposition figures, including former APC members who have defected. When asked if this new coalition would serve as the main opposition against the APC in 2027, Atiku responded, “Yes, this marks the beginning of the opposition coalition ahead of 2027.” Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government released over 4,000 inmates from correctional facilities as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding, saving ₦1 billion in feeding costs. Tunji-Ojo explained that many of those released had been jailed over minor fines, and the initiative ensured their swift freedom. “Last year, just over 4,000 inmates were released in one day. We conducted a detailed analysis and found that many inmates were there due to petty fines. This project allowed us to release over 4,082 inmates, saving the government ₦1 billion in feeding costs,” he stated.
YNaija July 31, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerian Passport Gains Visa-free Access to 45 Countries in Global Ranking, Rises to 92nd

Nigerian passport gains visa-free access to 45 countries in global ranking, rises to 92nd NCS suspends import duties and tax on critical food items Nigeria requests for $500m from World…

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Minister Reveals Investigation on Breach of Nigerians' NIMC Data
YNaija June 28, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Minister Reveals Investigation on Breach of Nigerians’ NIMC Data

Minister reveals investigation on breach of Nigerians' NIMC data ASUU President alleges Governors are creating universities to receive TETFund grants Minister of Aviation alleges private jets are used for money…

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YNaija July 19, 2023

TETFUND’s JAPA Crisis: 137 Sponsored Students Abscond, Refuse to Return To Nigeria

In a startling revelation, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, disclosed that over 137 students, who were sponsored abroad for "higher education," have absconded…

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University Strike
Editor May 19, 2020

With another university strike on its way, will Nigerian students ever catch a break?

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has announced it will be going on a two week warning strike as soon as normal operations in universities begin.…

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TETFUND
Editor February 18, 2020

Following report exposing corruption TETFUND revokes funding for Nigerian lecturers

Nigerian lecturers are about to learn the hard way that 'there is rice at home'. Last we wrote about how the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), the country's premiere funding…

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corruption
Editor February 12, 2020

Forget innovation, Nigerian universities must first conquer corruption

As the world scrambles to uncover a lasting cure for the new Coronavirus (which is a mutated strain of the common cold), many have asked what Nigeria's academic institutions are…

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Azeez July 16, 2017

We were not blackmailed to stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports that it was blackmailed into suspending the recall of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. An online publication had reported that…

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Op-ed Editor February 26, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: If you can destroy one street light without consequences…

by Pius Adesanmi Due to rampant abuse and corruption, President Buhari has ordered the scrapping of special intervention funds for tertiary institutions in 2017. Special intervention funds - a discretionary…

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Oludolapo Adelana August 22, 2016

Just In: 20 feared dead as university building collapses in Kano (PHOTOS)

At least 20 persons were feared dead when a TETFUND sponsored two storey building under construction collapsed at Kano University of Technology. The Vanguard reports that the incident occurred at about midday…

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July 27, 2013

FG, ASUU meet, may call off strike next week

by Isi Esene There are reports of a breakthrough is some outstanding issues tabled before the Federal Government over the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.…

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