Banks to Close Early for Festive Holidays, Urge Digital Use
Nigerian banks will close branches early on Dec 24 & 31 and fully on Dec 25 & Jan 1. Customers advised to use ATMs, mobile apps, and USSD for transactions during the public holidays.
Nigerian banks will close branches early on Dec 24 & 31 and fully on Dec 25 & Jan 1. Customers advised to use ATMs, mobile apps, and USSD for transactions during the public holidays.
The United States Mission in Nigeria announces closure of its Abuja embassy and Lagos consulate from December 23 to 26, 2025, for the Christmas holiday. Operations resume December 29.
The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
Volkswagen halts production at its Dresden 'Transparent Factory,' marking the first German plant closure in its 88-year history. The site will pivot to AI and chip research. Read more.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the latest details on the rescue and the ongoing crisis.
Federal Government secures release of 100 pupils from Niger school attack. 153 pupils and 12 teachers still held. Details of release remain unclear. Read the latest.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
A Nigerian mother shares a chilling TikTok video after a masked man was discovered inside her children's school early in the morning. Pupils raised the alarm, leading to his arrest. Read the full story and netizens' reactions.
A female NYSC member reveals shocking behaviour among secondary school pupils and alleges staff complicity. Read her full account and the urgent call for action.
An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.
Peace researcher Lekan Olayiwola exposes the rising kidnappings in Nigerian schools, detailing security gaps and proposing 3 actionable solutions to protect children. Read now.
Complete breakdown of Bamidele Olumilua University school fees for freshers and returning students in the 2025/2026 session. Learn payment steps, hostel costs, and key financial deadlines.
A school principal in Melbourne was stabbed by a staff member, leading to a lockdown. Police arrested a suspect. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets CAN leaders, confirms abducted students are in stable condition. President Tinubu halts travel over Papiri school kidnapping. Full details.
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka calls for urgent security measures in Nigerian schools to prevent kidnappings and attacks. He advocates for security education in curricula.
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Watch the heartwarming moment Holy Rosary College students erupt in joy as their new senior prefect is announced. The viral TikTok video shows genuine student leadership appreciation.
Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.
Catholic Bishop Bulus Yohanna reveals 265 teachers and students remain missing after St. Mary's school abduction in Niger State. Two parents have died from shock. Urgent security action needed.
An 8-year-old boy was stabbed at Brentwood Park Primary School in Melbourne. An 11-year-old suspect is being questioned. Police found multiple knives in his bag.
Niger State Governor Umar Bago reveals new details about St Mary school attack, clarifying students are missing not abducted as rescue operations continue.
Corona School reinforces its commitment to co-curricular activities and tech skills like AI for students. See how they're preparing future leaders for a global stage.
Another parent of abducted St. Mary's Catholic School students has died, hours after father of three succumbed to heart attack. Read the tragic details.