President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough review of the governing bodies of tertiary institutions in Nigeria to ensure they reflect the federal character and national representation. The announcement comes after the recent constitution of these boards, which drew public criticism for not adequately representing all states. The Federal Ministry of Education has released the…
President Bola Tinubu had to make an unexpected journey to Saudi Arabia using a charter flight due to issues with his private jets. His main jet was undergoing repairs, and a second one developed a problem while he was in the Netherlands. As a result, he and his delegation opted for a charter flight to…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken swift action following an incident involving a Dana Air plane at the Lagos airport. After the plane veered off the runway, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. However, the incident prompted an immediate investigation and subsequent suspension of Dana Air’s Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by the…
The EFCC has accused Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), of various offenses related to his implementation of the naira swap policy and the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation. According to the charge sheets obtained by PUNCH Online, Emefiele is facing a four-count…
Segun Alebiosu, currently the executive director/chief risk officer/executive compliance officer at First Bank of Nigeria Plc, is poised to assume the role of managing director following the resignation of Adesola Adeduntan after nine years in office. The bank’s board has reportedly approved Alebiosu’s appointment, pending a formal notification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. With nearly…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allocated a significant sum of $58 billion to African countries in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has pledged to provide further assistance. During the ongoing IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC, Abebe Selassie, Director of the IMF African Department, shared insights…
US-based anti-corruption groups have urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to address the issues facing the Ogoni people in Rivers State and implement UN resolutions regarding the treatment of oil-rich communities. In a joint press statement, members of the National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INT’L USA), the Center for Democracy, Human Rights,…
The Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, heralds a new era for Nigerian students and youths seeking access to quality higher education and vocational training. The historic significance of this legislation cannot be overstated, as it addresses critical challenges faced by the previous Student Loan Act…
SaharaReporters recently disclosed an incident involving the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was allegedly smuggled out of his residence in Abuja by the current Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo. This event reportedly involved a confrontation between Ododo’s security personnel and the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who…