Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND

Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel all seized funds, unclaimed dividends, and trust funds to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). NELFUND is a federal government agency established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024, which […]
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Canada strengthens measures to combat immigration, citizenship fraud

Canada strengthens measures to combat immigration, citizenship fraud

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stepped up measures to detect and prevent immigration and citizenship fraud, as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the country’s immigration system. The department said it trains immigration officers around the world to identify fraudulent activities and works with law enforcement and other government agencies […]

Subsidy removal: FG says savings redirected to development

Subsidy removal: FG says savings redirected to development

By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that resources freed up by the removal of fuel subsidy are being redirected to infrastructure, economic renewal and improved public welfare. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a joint press conference with the […]

TCN adds 672MW transmission capacity to Lagos network

TCN adds 672MW transmission capacity to Lagos network

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has added 672 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity to the Lagos electricity network following the commissioning of transformer projects at four transmission substations across the state. The projects, commissioned by the Minister of Power, Engr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, comprise seven 132/33kV transformers and […]

2027: BOOT Party kicks off campaign Wednesday — Chairman

2027: BOOT Party kicks off campaign Wednesday — Chairman

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Because Of Our Tomorrow (BOOT) Party, Sonny Adenuga, has announced that the party will commence its campaign for the 2027 general elections on Wednesday. Adenuga, who disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on Tuesday, said the party had put in place a campaign structure […]

2027: Urhobo youths endorse Oborevwori for second term

2027: Urhobo youths endorse Oborevwori for second term

—Cite infrastructure, welfare, youth empowerment initiatives By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term, citing what it described as his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and social welfare. The group announced its position at the end of […]