The Registrar of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, Dr John David, has decried the high tuition charged by universities owned by churches, making it difficult for children of their members to attend. David also berated the current situation in the education sector in the country, lamenting that the value of education is gradually being devalued due to the alleged commercialisation of education in the country. He stated […]

The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards was held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. Filmmakers from around the world gathered at the awards gala to honour and recognise the outstanding achievements in African cinema. The event served as a platform to celebrate the very best in the industry, bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds under one roof. Nancy […]

The Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday closed positive with a gain of N140bn added to investors’ wealth on the local bourse. The market capitalisation had shed N158bn on Wednesday on the back of losses recorded by MTN Nigeria (-3.85 per cent), Wema Bank (-10 per cent), Fidelity Bank (-3.57 per cent), Sterling Financial Holding Company (-2.72 per cent, Unity Bank (-2 per cent), FCMB (-0.33 per cent) and FBN Holdings […]

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebnji, has apologised to the state’s athletes at the just-concluded 2023 National Youths Games in Asaba, Delta State over the shabby manner they were treated by the Ekiti State Sports Council officials. The Governor, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during a reception for the athletes on Wednesday evening, said the incident had strengthened the state government’s resolve to develop sports, and assured the youngsters and their […]

The acting controller of Ogun Area 1 Command of Nigeria Customs Service Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu on Monday, said that smugglers operating around the border communities in the state have suffered loss of at least N1.5bn worth of goods seized by the command between this year January and September. Shuaibu who lamented this huge loss said that assuming such an amount was spent on legitimate trade, it would have improved […]