The Nigerian Army has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission, SSCC, Course 50/2027 Selection Board exercise. The Army announced this on Thursday through its official X account, directing applicants to check their status on its recruitment portal, nashortservice.army.mil.ng. Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy,…
The Federal Government has commenced preparations for the 2026 national ranking of Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, following an increase in the country’s representation in global university rankings. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, directed the Nigeria Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee (NiTERAC), led by Professor Peter Okebukola, to begin the exercise….
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to Nigerians living in Kempton Park, Rhodesfield and other parts of Ekurhuleni, following the deaths of eight women in the area. The consulate said the deaths, which occurred over a period of about two months, are currently being investigated by the South African Police Service…
The Federal Government has demanded immediate investigations into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, amid growing concerns over violence against Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the deceased as Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo. Fakunle was reportedly murdered at his residence in…
Nigeria’s newly appointed envoy to Jamaica, Jane Adams, has presented her credentials to the Governor-General of Jamaica, formally commencing her diplomatic assignment in the Caribbean nation. The presentation of credentials marks a new phase in Nigeria-Jamaica diplomatic relations, with the envoy expected to work towards strengthening cooperation between both countries. Adams is expected to focus…
The Federal Government has announced plans to provide qualified Nigerian shipowners with up to $25 million each under the long-delayed Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), in a move aimed at boosting indigenous shipping and creating more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Monday,…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that a 37-year-old Nigerian woman who went missing after arriving in Doha, Qatar, has been found safe and reunited with her family. The confirmation was given on Sunday by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who said the woman had been cleared…
