Australia faces a 32% drop in student visa applications due to stricter policies and rising costs, impacting the international education sector’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/international-student-visa-applications-fall-32-in-australia/

No fewer than 19 high-growth startups were showcased as IHS Nigeria, in partnership with the Ilorin Innovation Hub, hosted its maiden Demo Day in Ilorin, Kwara State, to accelerate innovation and unlocking investment opportunities. The event, themed “The Convergence,” brought together investors, venture capitalists, corporate partners, and members of the media to witness emerging startups […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Sector 2, have killed at least 24 terrorists. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel, Sani Uba said the operation was carried out during a “determined terrorist attack on Kukareta location” Thursday morning. According to […] BREAKING: Nigerian troops neutralize 24 terrorists after three hours of gun battle

Locals suspect that the doctor may have been targeted to provide treatment for wounded or ill fighters. The post BREAKING: Terrorists target, kidnap medical doctor in Niger community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Six years after launching as a consumer payments app in Nigeria’s fintech sector, PalmPay has reached 35 million users. The company has integrated into the country’s financial infrastructure. This approach involves live transactions on the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) National Payment Stack, which enables interoperability between banks, fintechs, and other licensed providers. For users, […]

  The Nigerian Naira displayed a slight softening against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Thursday, April 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. Financial analysts are keeping a close eye on the market as mid-week demand for the greenback continues to influence rate stability. Official Market (NFEM) […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, April 23, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has underscored Nigeria’s commitment to attracting foreign direct investment through the UK-Nigeria Trade & Investment Mission, held in Abuja on 20-21 April 2026. Organised in partnership with DMA Invest, the UK Department for Business and Trade, the British High Commission, and senior Nigerian government and private sector representatives, the […]

In this article, MARK ITSIBOR dissects the bank recapitalisation exercise in Nigeria with a focus on whether the programme can power the FG’s self-imposed $1trn economy Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation has moved from policy design to early-stage outcomes, drawing attention from global institutions and domestic stakeholders assessing its implications for financial stability and economic growth. […]

Former Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, has criticised Governor Abdullahi Sule for presenting Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor to President Bola Tinubu, calling the move premature and a violation of due process.

April 23, (THEWILL) — A narrow 1-0 victory at Burnley lifted Manchester City to the summit of the English Premier League on Tuesday, a result that simultaneously condemned the home side to relegation from the top flight. Erling Haaland, who had also struck the decisive goal in City’s previous win over Arsenal, put the visitors […] The post Haaland Strikes Again To Fire Man City Past Burnley In Title Race Boost appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has plunged into a leadership crisis after its National President, Prof. Bala Audu, was suspended by members over alleged constitutional violations and high-handed conduct. The post NMA delegates suspend president, appoint caretaker committee appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State Government has warned residents across the state to take part fully in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 25, or face sanctions. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday, urging residents in all five divisions of the state to […] Skip sanitation, face sanctions — Lagos warns residents ahead of Saturday exercise

Senator Barau Jibrin distributed 47 cars and 282 motorcycles to APC leaders in Kano North as part of his ongoing empowerment initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/barau-gives-47-cars-282-motorcycles-to-apc-members-in-kano/

Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has commemorated the 2026 World Biomedical Laboratory Day with a free medical outreach for residents of Jiwa community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The outreach, led by the Branch Chairman, Musa Wazani, brought basic diagnostic and counselling services directly to […]

Clinical director at Spine and Nerve Centre Nigeria, Dr Craig Slapinski, has urged Nigerians with chronic back and neck pain not to suffer in silence, stressing that timely non-surgical treatments can restore lives before conditions worsen. Slapinski made this known as Spine and Nerve Centre Nigeria launched its Lagos office to cater for patients battling […]

April 23, (THEWILL) — In continuation of his empowerment programmes, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed assorted vehicles to Chairmen and Secretaries of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and other beneficiaries in the Kano North Senatorial District. The vehicles, 47 cars and 282 motorcycles, were given to the beneficiaries at a colourful […] The post Barau Jibrin Distributes Assorted Vehicles To Kano North APC Leaders, Others appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Mr Oshunkeye, who turned 70 on April 20, 2026, has been celebrated by several Nigerians, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post Haastrup, Osoba, others to honour renowned journalist, Shola Oshunkeye, at 70 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to […] The post CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.

April 22, (THEWILL) — As political consultations are rife for the choice of consensus candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Bayelsa State, political stakeholders from the Ogbolomabiri axis of Nembe Local Government Area have intensified calls for fairness and strict adherence to zoning principles in the allocation of the ticket for the Brass/Nembe […] The post Nembe Stakeholders Demand Ceding APC House Of Reps Ticket To Ogbolomabiri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, has said primary healthcare system in the county is recording measurable progress under ongoing reforms, with significant improvements in infrastructure, workforce capacity, financing and service delivery across the country. At a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Aina said 2026 […]

The United Nations Children’s Fund has launched a leadership, management and governance capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening primary healthcare systems in Nigeria. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with Development Governance International Consult, will focus on assessing primary healthcare governance and management, while driving measurable and incremental improvements to enhance service delivery. The programme is […]

Mayowa Lambe issues a cease-and-desist to Roby Ekpo, demanding a public apology and ₦100 million for defamatory claims amid allegations and emotional fallout.

Tension has trailed the assault of a Port Harcourt-based journalist, Allwell Ene, after he was reportedly attacked by suspected hoodlums while on duty, prompting condemnation from the Nigerian Union of Journalists and a police investigation. Ene, a staff member of Megaletrics, operators of Classic FM 91.1, Beat FM 99.9 and Naija FM 92.7 in Port [...]

Chelsea has sacked manager Liam Rosenior after a 3-0 loss to Brighton. He will receive £24 million in compensation, a reflection of his poor record in just 106 days.

By Robert A. Pape In recent years, the conventional geopolitical wisdom has been that the world order was moving toward three centers of power: the United States, China and Russia. That view assumed that power derived primarily from economic scale and military capability. That assumption no longer holds. A fourth center of global power is […]

The Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as […] The post ‘It’ll be too late for Peter Obi to return to Labour Party’ — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Vanguard News.

The most structured, coordinated, and grassroots-driven grassroots campaign architecture currently taking shape in Adamawa State is the Adamawa Renewed Hope 2026 Movement (ARH226M), a political masterstroke engineered by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Adamawa APC. At a time when many political actors are still grappling with fragmented […]

Azi, a student of early childhood education, was abducted while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Zaria in Kaduna State. The post Kidnapped UNIJOS student regains freedom after 10 days in captivity appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian national and United States permanent resident, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, has been declared wanted after failing to report to prison to begin serving an eight-year sentence over a romance scam, in a development that could earn her an additional decade behind bars. Authorities in the United States said Hall’s disappearance triggered the issuance of [...]

As schools across Nigeria resume for the third term of the 2025/2026 academic calendar, Bethel Heights British International School in Abuja, is attracting attention for its proactive alignment with newly introduced government education policies. The school’s proprietress, Pastor Mrs Mary Akem, said the institution is committed to quality and innovation, with Computer-Based Testing (CBT) standing […]

A Trump envoy had urged FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, citing Italy’s pedigree and aiming to mend ties with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Prof. Adesola Ogidiolu of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has stressed the importance of environmental sustainability and the vital role of geographers in forest management. At the 18th Inaugural Lecture hosted by the university, Ogidiolu explored the intricate relationship between humans and the natural environment, focusing on forest ecosystems, resource management and sustainable development. […]

The federal government has revealed that over 7.5 million Nigerian workers have enrolled under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen social protection and safeguard workers against occupational risks. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made the disclosure yesterday at the […]

A lawyer in the ongoing legal dispute involving a Kano Emirate titleholder, Bashir Muhammad Tudun-Wizirci, has clarified that the case before the Supreme Court does not concern the removal or reinstatement of any emir. Speaking to journalists after proceedings, Wizirci said the suit filed by Aminu Babba Dan’agundi is strictly between his client and the […]

Popular Nigerian influencer, VeryDarkMan and singer Seun Kuti unfollow each other on Instagram. The development, which came amid VeryDarkMan’s ongoing legal dispute with Blord, sparked beef rumors on social media. While circumstances surrounding the duo rift remain unknown, Seun Kuti in a viral post on his Instagram story on Wednesday mocked VeryDarkMan’s fanbase, popularly known […] Drama as Seun Kuti, VeryDarkMan unfollow each other

Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller, has disclosed that his mother doesn’t want him to give money to his father. He made this disclosure while reacting to content creator, GehGeh’s family controversy on social media. DAILY POST reports that GehGeh’s younger sister had called him out for abandoning his siblings despite being rich. In response, GehGeh who […] My mother doesn’t want me to give my father money – Peller reveals