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Nigerian Government Sets 16 as Minimum Age for University Admission
The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Minister of Education,...
The Price of Silence: Stampedes, Floods, Insecurity and Hardship in Tinubu’s Nigeria
In a democracy, the President is employed by the people. However, under President Bola Tinubu, a pattern of indifference has emerged, ranging from...
Nigeria: History Repeats Itself as Tinubu Scales up Education Failures as President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s education system is increasingly drawing criticism, with growing evidence that the same failures seen during his...
Nigeria: Students in Osun, Taraba, and Other States Write WAEC Exams Under Candlelight and Phone Torchlight
In the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), several students across multiple Nigerian states were forced to write their English Language...
Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Arraigned On Terrorism Charges in Finland
Finnish-Nigerian, Simon Ekpa, is facing terrorism-related charges in Finland, over alleged incitement of violence linked to the Biafra Separatist movement. The National Prosecution...
Biyi Toluwalase Puts Story First in Every Nollywood Film He Edits
The editor behind Gangs of Lagos, Sista, and Makemation talks about invisible storytelling, creative trust, and why caring about the project is everything—often...
Burkina Faso Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreements with Turkey to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Burkina Faso has signed two significant cooperation agreements with the Republic of Turkey, signalling a strengthened alliance between the two nations. The signing...
Mass UTME Failures Reveals Bias Against South East Students
The release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results has revealed brazen bias against the South East students, with widespread outcry...
‘Technical Glitch’: Nigeria’s Institutions and Their Habit of Avoiding Accountability
In Nigeria, “technical glitch” has become a catch-all excuse to deflect blame from the systemic failures plaguing the country’s key institutions. Whether it’s...
Tinubu Appoints New INEC Commissioners and Board Members, Shifts Focus to 2027 Elections Amid Economic Hardship
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to newly appointed members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Code...
Flying Eagles Reach AFCON U-20 Semi-Finals, Secure 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Spot After Dramatic Win Over Senegal
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have sealed their qualification for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a dramatic victory over Senegal in...
Sickle Cell Patients in Nigeria Lament High Cost, Lack of Government Support for Essential Medications
Sickle cell patients in Nigeria have taken to social media to express frustration over the rising cost of routine medications and the absence...