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Beware of Fake Loan Portal, NELFUND Alerts Students

Abuja: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned students to be cautious of a fake portal with fraudulent messages currently circulating online. This is contained in a statement in Abuja by the fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oluwatuyi stated that the information contained in the […]

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CAN Advocates for Stronger Legislation to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Abuja: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is calling for more robust enforcement mechanisms to protect victims of gender-based violence and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. The association is also urging church leaders to spearhead efforts against violence inflicted on women and girls in Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, CAN President, Archbishop […]

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Oyetola Inaugurates 11-Member NPA Board to Enhance Governance

Abuja: The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in a move aimed at strengthening the governance structure and optimizing the performance of the authority. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the inauguration took place in Abuja, where Oyetola highlighted that […]

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AU Commission Highlights NDLEA’s Role in New Drug Control Plan

Abuja: The African Union (AU) Commission has emphasised that the ongoing development of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention would be incomplete without contributions from Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Dr. Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control, and Crime Prevention at the AU Commission, made this […]

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E-Visa Success: Over 14,000 Applications Processed in Six Weeks, Says Minister

Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the recent launch of the electronic visa (e-visa) system in Nigeria has processed over 14,000 applications in just six weeks. The announcement was made during a stakeholder sensitisation workshop focusing on key innovations by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). According to News Agency of […]