Author: Prima News

United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, says attacks on schools worldwide increased by 166 per cent between 2021 and 2024. She noted that the attacks had been particularly prevalent in Sudan, Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, Myanmar and Ethiopia. Al-Nashif gave the figure on Monday during the annual meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the rights of the child, where she called for increased protection for children in conflicts. The meeting was held under the theme, “Mainstreaming the Rights of Children in Armed Conflict: Prevention and Protection.” She noted that in the past few…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Monday commended the management of Delta State University, Abraka, for what it described as a student-friendly approach in implementing the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The commendation follows a directive issued by the university on March 6, 2026, allowing students whose status under the NELFUND loan scheme has been verified or whose funds have been disbursed to participate in the first semester examinations for the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive was conveyed in an internal memorandum by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Hilary Ijeoma. It permits students whose status on the NELFUND platform shows…

For eleven years, Zedvance Finance Limited was the name Nigerians whispered when they needed a personal bridge, a quick loan for school fees, a retail boost, or a family emergency.But beneath the surface of its retail success, a larger vision was brewing.In early 2025, the company decided to turn its gaze toward the backbone of the nation: the commercial enterprises that keep Nigeria’s heart beating.They launched Zedvance Commercial Solutions, and in just twelve months, what began as a strategic expansion turned into a credit revolution.The numbers tell a story of aggressive, purposeful growth. In only a year, Zedvance has funneled…

Guinness World Records has confirmed that a concert featuring Saheed Osupa, Rybeena, KS 1 Malaika, T.I Blaze, and 81 other musicians set the record for the largest orchestra performing Afrobeats. The milestone was achieved during Trench Symphony: The Dapper Live Experience on 16 December 2025 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos. Guinness verified that 85 musicians performed together under a conductor, accompanied by a lead singer, choir, dancers, and synchronised orchestral arrangements. Announcing the milestone in a post on its Instagram handle on Monday, the organisers said the event had been officially reviewed and verified by Guinness World Records. File…

Africa’s billionaires have seen their wealth surge, with the continent’s 23-member “three-comma club” now worth a combined $126.7 billion, up 21% from 2025. Collectively, they added $20.3 billion over the past year, driven by rising equity markets and stabilising regional currencies. This is according to the latest Africa Billionaires ranking released by Forbes on Monday. The latest list shows Nigeria’s continued presence, with four of its businessmen—Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola—named among the continent’s wealthiest business leaders. Dangote remains the richest African, with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion, up $4.6 billion this year. Dangote…

A lawyer on Monday testified how a man identified as Shehu Bello purchased a property in Wuse II, Abuja, for N650 million in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor. The lawyer, James Bem Igbakymeh, gave the testimony before Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, as the 11th prosecution witness in the case. Mr Igbakymeh told the court that in October 2021, his client instructed him to sell a property at Plot 1058, Cadastral Zone A08, Wuse II, Abuja. The witness said he placed a banner on the property to attract prospective buyers,…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West zone, has a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Ministry of Power under Bayo Adelabu, citing the persistent electricity crisis across campuses in the six Southwestern states. In a statement issued on Monday, the Coordinator of NANS Southwest (Zone D), Adeyemo Josiah, lamented that students have endured prolonged darkness that has disrupted not only academic activities but also research, online learning, and daily routines. “For several months, students across campuses in the six Southwestern states have endured prolonged darkness, a situation that has become particularly painful during critical academic periods…

Former Fenerbahce assistant manager Önder Özen has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his impressive defensive effort after Galatasaray’s victory in the Istanbul derby. The 27-year-old forward joined Galatasaray after a dramatic exit from Napoli, where transfer issues made it difficult for him to secure a move away from the Italian side. Galatasaray eventually moved quickly to sign the Nigerian striker on transfer deadline day, initially bringing him to Turkey on loan. The move proved to be a brilliant decision as Osimhen enjoyed a remarkable debut season. The former LOSC Lille striker scored 37 goals and provided seven assists…

A woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna — while the pop superstar was inside — was being held by police on Monday. Officers in the city said shots were fired towards the mansion in the middle of the day on Sunday by a suspect driving a white Tesla, which had stopped across the street. Aerial footage after the attack showed bullet holes in a gate at the sprawling property, which Rihanna shares with rapper A$AP Rocky and their three children. The Los Angeles Police Department said Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was…

Established in 1945 under the UN Charter, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was designed to ensure that peace and security would be backed by economic stability, social progress and international cooperation.Eight decades after its first meeting in London in early 1946, ECOSOC remains a central – if often working out of the spotlight – engine of the UN’s work on sustainable development.A wide remit by designECOSOC is the primary forum within the United Nations for policy dialogue on global economic, social and environmental issues, bringing together Member States, UN specialized agencies and other partners to debate priorities, share evidence…