Homepage News from Friday, August 29th, 2025

Reactions have continued to trail the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over its recent upward review of passport application fees, with grassroots footballers warning that the increase could shatter their dreams of pursuing careers outside the country.

Ahead of the resumption of the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session, the Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) has released the official nominees list for its 2025 edition, showcasing a diverse range of artists from across the continent and the diaspora.

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled the nominees list for its 2025 edition, with Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Davido leading the pack alongside Morocco's El Grande Toto and South Africa's DJ Maphorisa.

​​​​​​​Top seeds continued their dominance on Day 5 of the US Open, with Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Alexander Zverev booking their places in the third round.

The UK government has barred Israeli officials from attending the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair in London next month, citing concerns over Israel’s escalating military campaign in Gaza.

Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have sacked Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, just two days after their Champions League playoff elimination at the hands of Benfica.

Over 700 beneficiaries under the education scholarship initiative of the IG Aguowo Health and Education Foundation, IGHAHAF, on Tuesday, underwent a summit targeted at encouraging them in their academic pursuit and instilling in them the moral rectitude to live an accomplished life.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has charged members of the Technical Committee of the G-7 States to come up with the most adaptable strategies in combating cross-border crime and criminality.

With the third round beginning Thursday, the stage is set for blockbuster clashes...

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to address several long-standing issues affecting polytechnic education in Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is exploring the possibility of fielding either former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The U.S. government has announced plans to introduce a new fixed-term visa policy for international students and journalists, sparking significant concerns.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has officially endorsed the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026-2030), a five-year strategy designed to accelerate Nigeria's path towards achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter,  is demanding N150, 000 minimum wage for Lagos State workers following increase in mimimum wage by Imo and Ebonyi Governments.

The Natonal Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has maintained that he has no plans to defect to another political party.