Binance: US congressmen seek Biden’s intervention…Here’s what you need to know

Sixteen Republican congressmen seek US President Joe Biden’s intervention in the Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan case, even as the Federal government insists on Binance’s appearance in court. The Federal government of Nigeria on Wednesday maintained that Gambaryan had a case to answer in court, despite US lawmakers accusing Nigeria of taking him “hostage” and urging … Read more

Toyin Abraham: The actress under fire for supporting Tinubu

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has come under fire as tweeps question her involvement in the 2023 general election. Recall that she fervently campaigned for the current president, Bola Tinubu, stating that he had wonderful plans for Nigeria. In one of her tweets, she stated, “For the first time, I met the incoming president of the … Read more

Thinking japa? Fully funded scholarships to apply for in 2024 and their deadlines

The quest for good education abroad is a desire that is uppermost in the heart of youths, with the opportunity to ‘japa’ as a side attraction. You thinking of funds right? Not to worry, your study abroad dream can become a reality with these fully funded scholarships if you grab these opportunities with both hands. … Read more

Heritage bank: Will Nigerians lose their money as CBN withdraws licence?

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, June 3rd, revoked the license of Heritage Bank Plc, raising concerns for its numerous customers. According to the CBN, Heritage Bank violated Section 12(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA)  (BOFIA) 2020, leading to its irreversible revocation. In a statement signed by the CBN’s … Read more

CrispNG’s Youth of the Month: Engr Onyia, the Nigerian improving access to quality education

Charity, they say begins at home and Engineer Alex Onyia, the CEO of Educare, has proven to be a ‘’nwafor’’, son of the soil. Eight months ago, Sultan of Software, as he his fondly called, took it upon himself to change the narrative in his village, as over 70% of youngsters in his village that sat … Read more

From dream to reality: High hopes, fear over UNN faculty of mass communication project

By Ndidiamaka Ede   As the first college of journalism in West Africa, established in 1961, and the first indigenous university in Nigeria, it was expected that the mass communication department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) would be among the pioneers in unbundling mass communication department for professionalism and specialisation, in line with … Read more

SPOTLIGHT: Amidu, the Nigerian revamping circular economy space with PlastiBuild

Amidu grew up in Lagos, and one thing that he constantly witnessed was flooding, mostly a direct effect of drainages clogged with plastic waste. This put a burden on him that led to a waste-to-wealth initiative. He has been ridiculed and even lost the love of his life because a prestigious graduate like him should … Read more

Nigeria’s education crisis: Soaring tuition and impending rise of dropouts

By Kelechi Ogbu Nigerian students in federal universities have lived a fairytale since the beginning of time. It is believed that if an average Nigerian wants to further their education, the best and most affordable choices are federal universities. However, since the turn of 2022, the reverse has been the case. It has been an … Read more

“Let the poor breathe” — Surviving rising electricity tariffs in Nigeria

By Joshua Eesuola In recent years, Nigerians have endured economic hardships comparable to the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt. Every glimmer of hope quickly fades into darkness, obscured by political and economic mysteries controlled by those in power. Despite being battered daily by economic challenges, Nigerians have remained resilient. Local businesses continue to thrive, and Nigerians … Read more

Single at home, ‘married’ in school: Concerns over cohabitation in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions

Attraction between the opposite sexes drives them to do many things, one of which is cohabitation. Though not traditionally an African practice and often considered abominable, it has become more common in higher institutions across the country. In this report, PETER OKOYE, a 200-level student of mass communication at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) … Read more