VP Shettima to launch first University Pods in Africa

VP Shettima to launch first University Pods in Africa

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima will flag off the first University Innovation Pods in Africa at the University of Lagos on Tuesday April, 7 2026. An initiative of the United Nations Development Programme in partnership with the Federal Government aims to reconfigure Nigeria’s development architecture to transform universities into engines…

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Senate approves Tinubu’s bn external loan request

Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn external loan request

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling $6 billion, just hours after the proposal was presented during Tuesday’s plenary. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. According to…

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FG disburses ₦688bn in cash transfers to 9 million households

FG disburses ₦688bn in cash transfers to 9 million households

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has disbursed about ₦688bn to over 9.2 million Nigerians under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) programme, according to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, he said the scheme supports vulnerable households with ₦75,000 paid…

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Violent protest erupts in East London over coronation of Nigerian ‘Igbo King’

Violent protest erupts in East London over coronation of Nigerian ‘Igbo King’

By Our Reporter EAST LONDON (CONVERSEER) – Police have been deployed in force after a planned march by traditional leaders and anti-immigration activists in KuGompo (East London) turned violent, leaving 10 vehicles damaged and one building partially torched. The demonstration, organised by groups including March and March, began peacefully at City Hall where protesters handed…

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NCC mandates service providers to compensate subscribers for poor network

NCC mandates service providers to compensate subscribers for poor network

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators-MNOs to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below the approved Quality of Service standards. This will be mainly in the form of airtime credits based on subscribers’ average spending and their presence in Local Government Areas where service…

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