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NELFUND Disburses N242.4 Billion To 1.38 Million Students As Loan Scheme Expands Nationwide

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

NELFUND reports N242.4bn disbursed to over 1.3 million students, expanding access to higher education across 288 institutions. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has so far disbursed the sum of N242.4 billion since the initiative became fully operational with the launch of its application portal on 24...

NITDA Driving Nigeria’s Digital Revolution, Cybersecurity Gains Momentum — CWAI

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recorded significant strides in digital technology development, cybersecurity, and strategic partnerships under its current leadership, according to the Citizen Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI). In a statement signed by CWAI’s Director of Media and Stakeholders Engagement, Mahmud Bello, the agency was commended for...

Nigeria Pushes Regional Development Commissions Toward Self-Reliant Growth At Edo Retreat

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

FG urges regional commissions to boost revenue, strengthen governance, and drive self-sustaining development beyond statutory allocations across Nigeria. The federal government has called on regional development commissions to chart a new course that will lead to growth and transformation of the different zones in the country. The call was made...

Fireworks Factory Explosion In India Kills 25

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Deadly explosion at firecracker factory kills workers as authorities investigate cause, safety breaches, and illegal operations during closure hours. At least 25 people have been killed following a devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in southern India, an incident that has once again raised serious concerns over safety compliance within...

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde Crowned Miss International Nigeria 2026 At Face Of Hope Finale

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde wins Face of Hope 2026, securing Miss International Nigeria title and representing Nigeria at global pageant Damilola Bolarinde, representing Lagos, has been crowned winner of the Face of Hope 2026 pageant, earning the title of Miss International Nigeria 2026 at the grand finale held in Lagos....

Federal Government Rejects Claims Of Hidden Spending, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted On Revenue Deductions

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

FG dismisses allegations of revenue diversion, insisting World Bank report was misinterpreted and deductions are legitimate fiscal allocations. The federal government has debunked recent media reports and commentaries that purport to misrepresent the findings of the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update (NDU), particularly claims suggesting that a significant portion...

IMF warning: Atiku blasts Tinubu over “organised hardship” against Nigerians

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has lashed out at the President Bola Tinubu administration, describing the current economic reality as “organised hardship dressed up as reform,” driven by policy confusion, weak leadership, and a dangerous detachment from the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. Reacting...

NDLEA Busts Drug Rings, Intercepts Cocaine in Food Flasks, Arrests Fashion Designer

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

NDLEA uncovers cocaine hidden in flasks, cannabis in snack packs, arrests suspects including Lagos-based fashion designer in major crackdown. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intensified their nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, intercepting cocaine concealed in food flasks and cannabis hidden in snack packs, while arresting...

Real Sociedad Shock Atlético Madrid On Penalties To Win Fourth Copa Del Rey Title

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Real Sociedad stunned Atlético Madrid in Seville, winning the Copa del Rey after a dramatic penalty shootout. Real Sociedad upset Atlético Madrid to win their fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday, prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw following extra time in Seville. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero...

Withdraw NBC Directive Targeting Broadcasters, SERAP Tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive, warning it threatens press freedom and imposes unconstitutional censorship ahead of 2027 polls. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the withdrawal of a controversial directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),...