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Julius Berger Nigeria is offering scholarships to qualified female students in public universities across Nigeria as part of its effort to support education and human capital development. This merit-based scholarship is aimed at empowering female undergraduates in engineering, building, and construction-related fields. Scholarship Summary Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Eligible Courses The scholarship is available to female undergraduates studying the following: Required Documents How to Apply (Step-by-Step) Best of luck to applicants! Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Organized Labour has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with both Federal and State Governments over delays in implementing the new minimum wage. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) clarified that there is no deliberate attempt by the Federal Government to avoid payment. President Bola Tinubu signed the new ₦70,000 minimum wage into law on July 29, 2024, after meetings with NLC and the Trade Union Congress. However, only seven states—Kano, Kwara, Ogun, Borno, Jigawa, Ondo, and Abia—have set up committees to implement the wage increase. Lagos and Edo have claimed to begin payments, while several other states have yet to…

Maternal health experts have warned that pregnant women using makeup and personal care products are at a higher risk of developing hypertension due to certain harmful chemicals found in these items. Hair dyes, nail polishes, and skincare creams may contain lead, mercury, parabens, and phenols, which can interfere with hormone function and contribute to high blood pressure. A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives revealed that phenols and parabens increase the risk of hypertension during pregnancy by up to 57%, especially between 24–28 weeks of gestation. Experts emphasized that elevated blood pressure during pregnancy could lead to complications such…

The Nigerian Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for an investigation regarding allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, and related offences. The invitation, dated 19th August 2024, was signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warning that a warrant of arrest will be issued if Ajaero fails to appear. In response, NLC’s Head of Communications, Benson Upah, linked the invitation to a recent police raid on the union’s headquarters. He suggested that the raid and current developments may be politically motivated, noting that…

The Federal Government has mandated that all higher institutions in Nigeria must submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education within three months after their matriculation ceremonies. These submissions are to be made through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This directive follows recommendations from a committee established to combat fake degree mills in the country. The committee was set up after an investigative report by Daily Nigerian exposed the ease of obtaining fake degrees in the Benin Republic, leading to the Nigerian government banning the accreditation of degrees from certain West African countries. The Minister of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a sharp rise in remittance inflows, which reached $553 million in July 2024, representing a 130% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This figure marks the highest recorded monthly total inflow, as stated by Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, on Tuesday. The increase reflects the success of various CBN policy measures aimed at enhancing liquidity in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Key initiatives include licensing new International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), introducing a willing buyer-willing seller model, and facilitating easier naira liquidity access for IMTOs. Diaspora…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). This was revealed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, who also announced Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new appointee to the role. Ngelale highlighted Usman’s credentials, noting his educational background from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University in Pakistan. Additionally, Usman has significant experience in Hajj operations, having previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Pilgrims Board, where he managed the country’s largest quota of state pilgrims. The appointment is pending Senate confirmation, and President Tinubu expects…

Pastor Abel Damina, the founder of Power City International Ministry, has said Jesus Christ, whom Christianity was named after and Christians regard as the saviour never practiced Christianity while alive. He made this known on the latest episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel aka Nedu. “Jesus wasn’t a Christian,” he said. “Christianity started in Antioch through [Brother] Paul. “It happened after Jesus was gone. “Everyone in the book of Acts were called Believers and not Christians.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Venezuelan track cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos was found at her home last Friday, having failed to show up at the hotel where she worked. She was found dead at her apartment in Las Vegas after she reportedly choked on her food. According to the Daily Mail, sources close to the investigation believe she died from asphyxiation. It was also reported that concerned colleagues alerted the authorities who then went to her flat in Las Vegas and found her inside. It is believed she has been dead since August 11, with emergency services alerted the following day. Larreal Chirinos first competed…

The Ogun State Government has flagged off the harvest of 1,400 metric tonnes of rice from a 200-hectare rice plantation in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who officiated the event, announced plans to expand the farm from 200 hectares to 2,000 hectares, aiming to enhance food security and self-sufficiency in the state. Governor Abiodun encouraged the youth to embrace agriculture, emphasizing its role in ensuring food security and boosting economic development. He promised infrastructure development to support both state and federal agricultural initiatives. The rice farm project involves 200 farmers, predominantly women and youths from across…