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A total of 34,060 amounting to over 50 per cent of candidates who sat for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board  November/December 2025 examinations passed with credits in English Language and Mathematics. Speaking during the release of the examination results in Benin City, Edo State on Monday, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, said the National Business Certificate and National Technical Certificate (NBC/NTC), as well as the Advanced National Business Certificate and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANBC/ANTC) examinations, were conducted in 2,079 centres across the country from Monday, November 3, 2025 to Saturday, December…

A few days ago, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said state governments and local councils should be blamed for the 133 million Nigerians classified as multidimensionally poor. “Who should be blamed for the 133 million Nigerians who are multidimensionally poor? The Federal Government? No. The states? Yes. The 774 local councils? Yes,” Onanuga said, while corroborating the position of a former Minister of State for Finance, Mr Clement Agba, in a video he shared. According to Agba, while about 69.9 million Nigerians are financially poor and live below the two-dollar-a-day threshold, 133…

For over two decades, the President of Netcom Africa, Yen Choi, has been a key player in Nigeria’s digital transformation, witnessing the nation’s journey from the era of dial-up internet to today’s broadband and cloud-powered economy. In this interview with IBRAHIM ADAM, he reflects on his 23-year experience in Nigeria, the evolution of its technology ecosystem, and the role of ICT in driving national development, economic diversification, and youth empowerment What initially attracted you to Nigeria? That’s a question I get quite often. My parents are of South Korean origin, but I was born in Japan and spent most of…

Grammy-winning artiste Wizkid has released his highly anticipated album, Morayo. A heartfelt tribute to his late mother, the 16-track album showcases an array of stellar collaborations, featuring Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola. Ahead of the album’s release, Wizkid dropped two chart-topping singles: “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz and the infectious “Kese (Dance).” Both tracks broke Spotify Nigeria’s streaming records for the highest opening-day streams. “Kese” garnered an astounding 1.5 million streams on its debut, surpassing the 1.016 million streams achieved by “Piece of My Heart.” With these hits, Wizkid now dominates the top four…

News » Premier League news » Leeds United newsFebruary 8, 2026 21:09 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Santos injured vs Wolves Chelsea have suffered a midfield injury blow ahead of the Premier League clash against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. The west London giants have picked up form in the league. They have won four matches on the bounce under the guidance of Liam Rosenior.Andrey Santos started the recent 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on the road, but he unfortunately picked up a knock in the second half.Rosenior did not provide any kind of update in his post-match presser, but the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway against driving against traffic as repair works continue on the Kara Bridge, warning that offenders will be penalised regardless of their status. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of traffic congestion along the corridor. Reacting to complaints that some security and government vehicles were still violating traffic rules, Hamzat told Channels TV that the act is unacceptable and an abuse of office. “It is wrong. Many times, we take some of their details. “Like I saw…

Buying a car was once a process defined by multiple dealership visits, lengthy negotiations, and limited access to independent information. Today, that experience is changing rapidly. An increasing number of buyers are choosing to research, compare, and even purchase cars online, reflecting a broader shift in consumer behaviour across high-value purchases.This move towards online car buying is not driven by novelty alone. It is shaped by practical benefits, evolving expectations, and the growing availability of reliable digital tools that make the process more transparent and less time-consuming. Convenience Has Become a Primary Driver One of the strongest reasons buyers are…

The National Pension Commission has announced the first accredited pension agent for enrolment in the Personal Pension Plan; the body has announced this on its social media handles. The PUNCH reports that the PPP was initially named the Micro Pension Scheme and targeted the informal sector to boost enrolment in the country’s formal pension industry. Announcing the first APA, PenCom said, “Awabah has been licensed by PenCom as the first APA to support marketing and registration of participants into the PPP as part of PenCom’s commitment to expanding pension coverage across the Nigerian workforce.” The regulator added that the “Personal…

The UK is opening its doors to thousands more Hong Kongers, allowing adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders and their families to apply independently, the government announced on Monday. The move comes amid continuing erosion of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong and follows the 20-year prison sentence of British citizen Jimmy Lai under Beijing’s National Security Law. Adult children of British National status holders who were under 18 at the time of Hong Kong’s 1997 handover to China will now be eligible to apply independently of their parents. Their partners and children will also be able to…