The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduate students currently enrolled in tertiary institutions are not barred from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) applications. In a statement released by…
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has been named by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) as a producer of one of the 2025 Best Investigative Stories from Sub-Saharan Africa. The selection marks the fourth time in five years…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement titled “Fela Lives,” the President celebrated the legendary musician as the first African…
The Federal Government is set to arraign several suspects today, in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata, a community in Benue State. The defendants, who were apprehended following a collaborative investigation by various government agencies, will appear before Justice…
By Lasisi Olagunju | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned over the weekend, swagger intact, despite his tumble in Turkey. His face was calm; his steps steady. His left arm tucked into the left fold of his agbada; his right palm…
By Lasisi Olagunju | One sad Monday in June last year (2025), I wrote in passing about the perils of fibroid and the ruin it does to hopes, wombs and homes. I got plenty of reactions and comments, some of…
Dataphyte has officially launched the Nigeria Tax Calculator, a digital tool aimed at helping Nigerians understand, plan, and manage their tax obligations under the country’s updated tax regulations. The tool is designed to serve salary earners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, traders, artisans,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mrs. Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant (Strategy and Communications) to strengthen institutional alignment, organisational effectiveness, and public engagement across the Commission. The appointment, which takes immediate effect,…
The Lagos State Government has defended its ongoing intervention in Makoko, stating that the actions are motivated by the urgent need to protect lives and implement urban renewal projects that will improve living standards for residents. Speaking during an AIT…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a radical shift toward accurate and comprehensive data reporting to ensure the state’s massive investments in its citizens are properly recognized. Speaking on Thursday during the validation of the…
