The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦372.62 billion to support students’ tertiary education since the launch of its student loan portal in May 2024, with more than 1.65 million loan applications processed under the Federal Government’s scheme. The latest figures, contained in NELFUND’s Student Loan Disbursement Report generated on October 3, 2026, showed that the funds had been disbursed to support students across 319 tertiary institutions as of September 29, 2026. (The Guardian Nigeria) Of the total amount, ₦192.89 billion was paid directly to beneficiary institutions to cover students’ fees, while ₦179.73 billion was disbursed…
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First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has restated that no Nigerian girl should be denied the opportunity to learn and fulfil her potential because of menstrual hygiene challenges or her family’s inability to provide basic education materials. She stated this on Monday, 12 October, 2026, when she flagged off the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school learning materials to girls in public basic education schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Senator Oluremi Tinubu who described access to education as essential to national development, said the intervention is aimed at removing…
Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Frank Mba, has formally unveiled his law office, FRANK MBA LEGAL, in Abuja, marking a new chapter in his professional journey following his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force. The unveiling, held on Friday, 9 October, 2026, at the firm’s office in Wuse 2, Abuja, also coincided with Mba’s birthday celebration, bringing together dignitaries, friends, associates and well-wishers to celebrate the occasion. The distinguished VIP guests at the event included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; former Inspectors General of Police: Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar (Rtd) and IGP Usman Alkali Baba (Rtd); Pastor…
The Save Oyo Movement, SOM, has accused the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, of deploying the state resources into funding the presidential campaign of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to divide the votes of President Bola Tinubu. In the last two weeks, over $3 million (about N4 billion) was delivered to Atiku in cash, the group alleged. In a statement on Sunday, 11 October, 2026, signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Akeem Oladiti, the group alleged that Governor Makinde was promised the position of Chief of Staff by Atiku, adding that funds are being channeled to the African Democratic Congress, ADC,…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure in Ogun State has redefined subnational governance in Nigeria, transitioning the state from a heavily reliant recipient of federal allocation disbursements into an industrial, commercial, and financial superpower. This fundamental economic transformation is rooted in sustained, strategic investments in critical physical infrastructure, systematic policy interventions designed to eliminate administrative and regulatory bottlenecks, and an aggressive, targeted drive to attract foreign direct investment and domestic private capital. By creating a self-sustaining subnational economy, the Abiodun administration has successfully positioned Ogun State as an essential industrial engine within the broader West African economic corridor. As…
Hon. Smarce has emerged as the Director-General of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) in Delta State. His emergence and inauguration took place at an event held in Asaba, the state capital, attended by members and representatives of the movement from across Nigeria. The event attracted prominent GMT officials and dignitaries from different states, highlighting the movement’s expanding presence and grassroots mobilisation efforts. The National Director-General of GMT, Hon. Bisi, was represented at the occasion by a delegation from Lagos State led by the Deputy Director-General of GMT Lagos, Hon. Akin Ibesanmi. Other members of the delegation included the GMT…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged political leaders and senior public servants to embrace strategic foresight in policymaking and governance to promote sustainable development and prepare the state for future challenges. Abiodun, represented by the state Head of Service, Alhaji Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka, spoke at the opening of a three-day Capacity Development Programme on Foresighting for Strategic Leaders in Ogun State at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (OSKASOGS), Ago-Iwoye. He said effective leadership required anticipating emerging trends, identifying opportunities and assessing potential risks rather than…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his decision to address President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by his first name, describing the action as disrespectful to the office of the President. The Council, in a press statement issued on Monday, 12 October, 2026, also urged its leaders, spokespersons, members and support groups to continue according Atiku the respect and courtesies befitting his status as a former vice president and presidential candidate, despite the controversy surrounding his conduct. The statement, signed by the Council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, said Atiku’s conduct fell short of…
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday, 12 October, 2026, commissioned the PBAT/KOH Lagos Central Campaign Office, urging Lagosians to turn out in large numbers to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 General Elections. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on Harden Street, Lagos Island, Hamzat said Lagosians had a responsibility to support the President’s re-election, noting that Tinubu’s longstanding connection to Lagos made the State’s support particularly significant. He added that re-electing the President would ensure continuity in the work his administration…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and international health partners will meet in Berlin on Sunday, 11 October, 2026, to advance a collaborative financing framework for Lassa fever vaccine development, as efforts intensify to strengthen the region’s preparedness for epidemic threats. The high-level roundtable, scheduled for October 11 on the sidelines of the World Health Summit, will explore funding commitments for vaccine research, late-stage clinical development, research readiness and regional manufacturing capacity. The initiative comes amid persistent concerns over Lassa fever, a major public health threat in West Africa, and the limited commercial incentives for developing vaccines against epidemic diseases.…