A growing number of cooperatives in Nigeria are embracing automated payment systems to streamline savings and loan repayments, enhancing financial inclusion and stability for millions of their members.
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Nigeria has formally become a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This development is expected to boost private sector access to international capital and accelerate the country’s reform agenda. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led Nigeria’s delegation to the EBRD 2025 Annual Meetings held in London, where the country’s accession was officially formalized. Speaking at the Board of Governors’ Plenary Session, Edun described the move as a “strategic milestone” aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “This is a proud day for Nigeria. Our accession to…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has fully accredited 28 academic programmes for Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara, including nine science-based courses. The accreditation exercise, a statement by the University management, said took place between February 16 and 26, 2025. The university’s science faculty received a major boost as nine of its science-related programmes were accredited. These include: BSc. Computer Science BSc. Biology BSc. Geology BSc. Electronics BNSc. Nursing Science BSc. Public Health BSc. Physiotherapy BSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc. Environmental Health Science This achievement reflects the institution’s growing capacity to deliver quality science and health education aligned with national standards.…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the establishment of a Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced plans to carry out maintenance on the 60 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA) TR2 at Kukwaba Transmission substation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.681 trillion, being April revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) .
Information Technology experts have attributed the recent technical glitch experienced during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination to inadequate testing of the system.
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has urged the private sector to invest in women-led tech hubs and support workplace policies that empower women in the society.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a free emergency medical services initiative for indigent patients at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, in Kano State.
An NGO, Restore Hope for the Boy Child Initiative (RHBCI), says the rigid and often unrealistic expectations from male children can lead to emotional, mental, and physical harm.