A report about criticism surrounding an AI-generated video linked to communication on Nigeria’s oil sector has renewed discussion about transparency in the use of artificial intelligence in public communication. The issue highlights the challenges that can arise when synthetic images, voices or videos are used to explain government policies or communicate information about important national…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy, describing its findings as evidence that his administration’s economic reforms are beginning to produce results.In a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, the President said the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update indicated that the country’s economy was gradually stabilising…
The Kano State Police Command has reportedly defended its intervention at a meeting organised by the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement, citing security concerns surrounding the gathering. The incident has drawn attention to the relationship between security enforcement, political expression and citizens’ right to peaceful assembly in Nigeria. According to reports circulating on Monday, the movement’s…
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, has scheduled Monday, October 12, for the resumption of returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university’s announcement marks the beginning of another academic period for returning undergraduates as the institution continues to establish its academic calendar and administrative processes. In a circular issued by…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged tertiary institutions to accelerate the processing of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session following the restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System. The system, widely known as CAPS, is used to manage admissions and enable candidates to monitor and respond to admission offers. In a statement reported…
The planned initial public offering associated with Dangote Petroleum Refinery has attracted attention from investors across Africa, with reports putting the potential fundraising target at approximately ₦2.15 trillion. The share sale has been described as one of the continent’s largest initial public offerings and is expected to provide an opportunity for investors to participate in…
Candidates have been urged to check their admission status, accept offers promptly and verify their examination credentials. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), enabling institutions to continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The restoration followed a temporary disruption that affected the admission process. In…
The university has published an updated supplementary screening notice, giving prospective students another official channel to check admission information. The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has published an update concerning its 2026/2027 supplementary online admission screening exercise, bringing renewed attention to admission opportunities at the institution. The university, which operates at Oto/Ijanikin and Odo-Noforija…
The graduating class includes 2,030 undergraduates and 441 postgraduate students, according to the university’s Vice-Chancellor. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has marked its 18th convocation with a graduating class of 2,471 students, including 200 regular undergraduate students who earned First Class Honours. The figures were disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, during activities…
The union’s decision follows discussions with the Lagos State Government over academic staff allowances and other outstanding demands. Students of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, October 12, 2026, following the reported suspension of an industrial action by the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union…