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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to expand access to globally recognised education in Nigeria, announcing plans to establish a local campus of Coventry University through a transnational education partnership. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education, is expected to allow Nigerian students to obtain United Kingdom-accredited degrees without leaving the country, in what officials describe as a major step toward reducing the cost of overseas education and curbing capital flight. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday, noting that discussions are ongoing with key stakeholders in the UK. Alausa, who…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is set to announce the 2026 cohort of its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme on March 22, marking the 12th edition of the initiative aimed at empowering young African entrepreneurs. The foundation disclosed that it received over 265,000 applications from all 54 African countries, highlighting both the vibrancy of the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the growing demand for early-stage funding. For 2026, TEF plans to empower a total of 3,200 entrepreneurs through its various programmes and partnerships. These include collaborations with institutions such as the European Commission, OACPS, BMZ, GIZ, UNDP, and others, alongside support from Heirs…

Abubakar Malami has declared that he has no regrets after his release and vowed to fight money laundering charges against him.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, following his release from custody.   Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, maintained that he will vigorously defend himself against the allegations.   The charges were filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to which…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The launch of the Enhanced Ecobank Ellevate Proposition (Ellevate 2.0) in Lagos has been welcomed by women entrepreneurs. Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the pan‑African financial services group Ecobank Group, unveiled the upgraded programme at an event themed Her Voice. Her Power. Her Growth. The initiative was designed to support women‑owned businesses. The gathering featured inspiring conversations and practical insights from accomplished women in business and professional leadership. In her keynote address titled The True Woman Power: Strength Rooted in Identity, Resilience and Purpose, the founder of Gatimo Limited and Creative Director of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, Mrs…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs will announce the 12th cohort of the flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Sunday, 22 March, 2026. In 2026, the Foundation will empower a total of 3,200 entrepreneurs across all its entrepreneurship programmes. These comprise the following: 1,751 entrepreneurs through Heirs Holdings Group: Heirs Energies, Transcorp Power, Transcorp Hotels, and United Capital; 1,049 entrepreneurs in partnership with the European Commission, OACPS, BMZ and GIZ;100 entrepreneurs in partnership with Sèmè City Development Agency;100 entrepreneurs in partnership with DEG, the German Development Agency;100 entrepreneurs in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF’s…

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting oral hygiene as part of overall healthcare, marking the 2026 World Oral Health Day. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Health, Saad Hamdalat, and sighted by PUNCH Online in Ilorin, the government said the observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and encourage healthy habits among residents. Speaking at the event in Ilorin, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, highlighted the global scale of oral health challenges.…

News » Premier League news » AFC Bournemouth newsMarch 19, 2026 20:56 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Man Utd squad update for Bournemouth Manchester United will be without four players for the Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Friday night. The Red Devils returned to winning ways with a 3-1 triumph over Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend.They will be eyeing another victory against the Cherries on the South Coast. It won’t be an easy encounter.Ahead of the clash, United won’t have the services of four defenders.Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are long-term injury absentees.Lisandro Martinez has not recovered from a calf…

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his father opposed his decision to pursue a career in music. Speaking in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, the Sungba crooner said he left his father’s house at 15 after being discouraged from following his passion. He said, “The father who gave birth to me, he’s more stubborn than I am. So I couldn’t look him in the face. We were close when I was younger, but I came to a point when I wanted to leave home to do what I am doing now, but my…

The crisis in the Middle East continues, with ongoing strikes and rising humanitarian needs. The UN nuclear watchdog reported Wednesday that a projectile struck the site of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, although no casualties have been reported. In Lebanon, the humanitarian situation is worsening, with hundreds reported killed and more than one million people displaced. UN agencies are scaling up emergency assistance despite mounting challenges. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here. Source link

The integrity of Nigeria’s Federal High Court, and by extension the judiciary generally, has once again come under the spotlight, presenting a critical opportunity to rebuild public trust in one of the country’s most important institutions. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho, was reported last month to be facing allegations of failing to fully declare his assets, a legal requirement imposed on all public officers. The Code of Conduct Bureau reportedly summoned him in early March over discrepancies in his asset declarations, following reports by online newspapers alleging that certain assets were omitted in his…