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FG Introduces N10m Support Scheme for Tertiary Institution Staff

The Federal Government has unveiled a financial assistance initiative aimed at supporting academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions across the country. Tagged the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), the scheme is designed to improve the welfare and professional development of workers in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Under this scheme, each eligible staff member can access up to ₦10 million, not exceeding 33.3% of their gross annual salary. The fund can be used for purposes such as

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Fuel Import Ban Proposal Sparks Industry Pushback as Dangote Defends Local Refining

LAGOS — Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy to include refined petroleum products, effectively banning the importation of petrol, diesel, and other fuels that are now being produced locally. Speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets—co-hosted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and S&P Global—Dangote emphasized that continuous importation is undermining local refiners and discouraging much-needed

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UNILAG to Begin Post-UTME Online Registration July 28

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that online registration for its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise will commence on Monday, July 28, 2025, for all undergraduate programmes. The information was contained in a statement released by Mrs. Abosede Wickliffe, Registrar One and Secretary to Council, and published on the university’s official website on Friday. According to the notice, the registration exercise will run until August 20, 2025. Eligibility RequirementsCandidates who selected UNILAG as their first choice in the 2025 UTME

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Adekunle Gold Buys New Home Shortly After Rewarding First-Class Graduates

Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has set social media buzzing with the announcement of his latest achievement — the purchase of a new home. The “Party No Dey Stop” crooner shared the exciting news on his official Instagram page, posting a picture of the property alongside a romantic photo with his wife, singer Simi. In his caption, Adekunle wrote: “Another address, same love,” hinting at their growing success and love story. This milestone comes only days after the singer made

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Portable Petitions Police to Arrest Verydarkman Over Diss Track Feud

Street-pop artist, Portable, has revealed that he has filed a formal petition with the police, calling for the arrest of social media activist Verydarkman, after their ongoing feud escalated with the release of a diss track branding him a thief. The dispute between the two started online when Verydarkman alleged that Portable was once involved in a tricycle theft incident. In retaliation, the “Zazoo” crooner fired back with his own diss track, making scandalous claims about the activist’s past. Frustrated

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LASG Targets Completion of Five Major Roads in Alimosho by End of 2025

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure development with plans to complete five key road projects in Alimosho Local Government Area before the close of 2025. According to a statement on Wednesday, the projects include the rehabilitation of the Ijegun–Ijagemo Road, construction of the Ile Eja road network—comprising Ile Eja, Olaiya, Ajibola Hassan–Alhaji Mustapha, Olu Adeyanju (with a bridge), and Rabiatu Ogedengbe—as well as the Akesan–Igando Road. Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, who

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Ogun Residents Protest as Crash Claims Four Pupils on Abeokuta–Sagamu Road

Residents of Sowo Village in Ogun State on Wednesday blocked the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway after a speeding car killed four pupils of Iddo Primary School, Kobape. The accident, which occurred around 3 p.m., involved a Toyota Corolla with registration number KSF 579 DM. According to witnesses, the pupils were walking home when the driver lost control and veered onto the walkway, hitting them. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed that the children died on

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Tariff Battle Deepens: Discos Reject States’ Push for New Electricity Rates

Electricity distribution companies have rejected moves by state governments to renegotiate tariffs, warning that the initiative could destabilize the Nigerian power sector. This follows the recent decision of the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to slash Band A tariffs from ₦209/kWh to ₦160/kWh, a move that sparked backlash from power generation and distribution firms. While the Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy in Nigeria insists that states now have full authority under the Electricity Act 2023 to regulate their

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2027: Tinubu Should Have Addressed Rumours About Shettima – Baba-Ahmed

Former political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has criticised President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent on rumours suggesting plans to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed said the President’s direct intervention would have ended the speculation. “If these stories have no truth, the President should have personally said, ‘I have confidence in my Vice President; stop this nonsense.’ But he didn’t,” Baba-Ahmed stated. He noted that while presidential spokesperson

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