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The Federal Government has begun reviewing its 1978 air services agreement with Saudi Arabia to secure more Hajj passenger slots for Nigerian airlines.
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the first regular-season NFL game in Paris, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on October 25.
News
The University of Ibadan has introduced new certificate collection rules, including penalties for delayed collection and a warning that certificates left unclaimed for more than 10 years may be shredded.
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Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Princess Akawor Dolor has received the Distinguished Award for Social Impact and Humanitarian Leadership at the University of Oxford, recognising her work in business, thyroid-health advocacy, women’s empowerment, and community development.
News
The Federal Government has begun a 50MW dedicated power project for Abuja’s Idu Industrial Estate, with plans to provide round-the-clock electricity, reduce production costs and support the creation or restoration of about 180,000 jobs.
Entertainment
Nigerian singer Fave has spoken out against the double standards that female artists face in the music industry, revealing that women are held to impossible standards while their male counterparts enjoy far greater creative freedom. In a candid interview, the 'Baby Riddim' star opened up about the pressure to constantly prove herself, the sexist expectations placed on her appearance and behaviour, and the industry's reluctance to take female artists seriously beyond their sexuality.
Health
New tuberculosis vaccines expected to reach the market from 2029 could save an estimated 7.3 million lives and generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050, ending more than a century of reliance on a single licensed TB vaccine.
Health
The WHO reports 1,153 new mpox cases and 7 deaths across 11 African countries in a six-week period, with Madagascar recording the highest burden amid surveillance challenges
Health
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions, paralysing services at Nigeria's foremost teaching hospital. The strike, declared after the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to the hospital management and the Federal Government, has left thousands of patients stranded and raised fresh concerns about the collapse of tertiary healthcare in the country.
Youth Empowerment
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the new Kwara Garment Factory in Ilorin, projecting 4,000 jobs at full capacity, alongside an 11-storey Revenue Service headquarters.
Tech & Education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared its subject-based Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) format outdated after more than three decades, launching a fundamental overhaul to assess critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Registrar Prof. Segun Aina says the current model duplicates O-Level examinations and may no longer predict which candidates will succeed in tertiary institutions.
Tech & Education
The University of Ibadan has introduced new guidelines for collecting Statements of Result and certificates, including escalating penalties for delayed collection and shredding for documents left unclaimed beyond 10 years.
