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Students of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, have been directed to stop using the Tenece platform for school fee payments with immediate effect. In a circular issued by the Office of the Registrar on Monday, 9th March 2026, the institution announced the discontinuation of the Tenece payment platform. The directive, which takes effect immediately, requires all students to …

The Faculty of Education, University of Uyo has announced the schedule for the 2025 Batch B Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) induction ceremony. The ceremony is organized for qualified staff and graduating students of the Faculty of Education who are to be inducted into the teaching profession. According to the notice released by the Faculty Office, the induction ceremony …

While the world often focuses on “mega-refineries” like India’s Jamnagar or Nigeria’s Dangote, a significant portion of the global energy landscape is sustained by “micro” or “modular” refineries. In 2026, these small-scale facilities are more critical than ever, providing energy sovereignty to landlocked nations and remote regions. Here are the countries and specific facilities that house the smallest operational oil …

Dr. Ruth Oji Imagine this scenario: a widely shared article made the rounds online. Thousands reposted it. Professionals quoted it in meetings. Students cited it in assignments. Weeks later, it was revealed that the statistics in the article had been fabricated. What is striking is not merely that the data were false. It is that almost no one paused to ask …

By Haroon-Ishola Balogun Fasting in Islam is fundamentally a spiritual and moral exercise, not merely a physical act of abstinence. While hunger and thirst are outward manifestations, the true essence of fasting lies in its ability to reshape the inner self, refine character, and elevate moral consciousness. Ramadan offers a unique spiritual environment in which fasting becomes a means of …

(COMBO) This combination of video grabs created on February 28, 2026 and taken from UGC images posted on social media on the same day and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, shows show the moment of a strike on a US base in Bahrain. A centre for the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been hit in a “missile …

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady performance against the US Dollar during early trading on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal sources indicate that the currency is benefiting from a period of lower volatility, supported by consistent policy measures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Official Market Performance (NFEM) In the …

In a region where over half of adults remained unbanked as recently as 2021 (World Bank Global Findex), where the naira has lost dramatic value in recent years, and where 60 million people bet daily, the old rules of online gambling don’t apply. Shuffle.com — a crypto-native casino that doesn’t need a bank account, a credit card, or even a stable local …

The Nigerian Law School, under the Council of Legal Education, has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 Bar Part II programme across its Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yola, Yenagoa and Port Harcourt campuses. According to the schedule, activities for the First Term will begin with registration, induction and mock trials from Monday, 2 March to Friday, 13 March …

The British Pound has opened the new trading week with moderate gains against the Nigerian Naira on Monday, February 23, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading desks reflect a subtle shift in momentum as market participants digest the latest supply figures from the central bank. Official Market Performance (NFEM) In the official window, the …