The Senate has approved the 2024 Student Loan Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, following a review of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) report, presented by Sen. Mohammed Muntari of Katsina South.
Last week, the bill advanced after a second reading, prompted by President Bola Tinubu’s request to replace the existing Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Bill with a new one.
The new legislation aims to improve the implementation of the Higher Education Student Loan Scheme by addressing issues such as the management structure of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF), applicant eligibility, loan purpose, funding sources, disbursement, and repayment procedures.
Tinubu’s move came after the temporary suspension of the student loan system, designed to provide low-interest loans to Nigerian tertiary students.
Additionally, a motion sponsored by Sen. Adebule Oluranti of Lagos West addressed the challenge of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Sen. Oluranti emphasized the urgent need to reduce the current estimated 20 million out-of-school children, as per UNESCO statistics.
Sen. Oshiomhole, among others, urged the Senate to compel the appropriate agency to publish the percentage of out-of-school children in each state, highlighting the responsibility of state governments in addressing this issue.
Angel Opomulero turns up with Yet Another Single titled “Nara Ekele” as she celebrates her birthday.
With this song, Angel Opomulero encapsulates the essence of gratitude and thanksgiving, creating a musical atmosphere that resonates with the spirit of Praise. “Nara Ekele” an afrobeat tune is a fitting song of gratitude expressing thanksgiving inspite of life challenges, therefore inspiring listeners to be grateful to God through life’s journey.
As we advance in year , immerse yourself in the uplifting melodies of “Nara Ekele” and let the song be a source of inspiration and joy.
Xenavonn, the dynamic and soulful songstress, is making waves in the Nigerian music scene with her captivating vocals and infectious melodies. As one of the few emerging female artists, Xenavonn has been turning heads with her unique sound and undeniable talent.
Recently featured on Iyanya’s latest comeback album (Once upon a cat) on the track “Slowly” alongside Lola Rae, Xenavonn has solidified her place as a rising star to watch. Her contributions to the album showcase her versatility and vocal prowess, earning her recognition as a fresh voice in the industry.
In the past months, Xenavonn has released hit singles including “Softlife,” “Boshenshe,” and “Away,” which have been gaining momentum and earning her a growing fan base. With each release, she continues to captivate listeners with her emotive lyrics and soul-stirring performances.
Xenavonn’s music is a blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and soul, creating a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. Her songs resonate with audiences, touching on themes of love, life, and empowerment.
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Tiwa Savage and Odumodublvck are set to drop a new single.
Afrobeats Queen Tiwa Savage has been at the forefront of Afrobeats’ commercial success for over a decade.
The award-winning superstar has taken to her social media to tease her upcoming collaboration with rapper Odumodublvck.
The single titled ‘100 Million’ is set for release on Friday 15 March 2024 and it will be the first collaboration between the duo who will be kicking off their 2024.
The duo also visited Lagos hotspot Obi’s House where they previewed the single to an excited crowd.
2023 was a remarkable year for Odumodublvck who enjoyed mainstream attention that rocketed him to commercial success. His hit single ‘Declan Rice’ won the 2023 Headies Rap Song of the Year while he also won the Rookie of the Year.
His mixtape ‘Eziokwu’ spent multiple weeks atop the TurnTable albums chart and one of the lead singles ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ feat Wale & BloodyCivilian reached the summit of the TurnTable Top 100.
Tiwa Savage has continued to retain her place at the top with her sensational talent. When it comes to collaboration, the superstar has proven to be a force. In 2023, her guest appearance on Spyro’s ‘Who’s Your Guy’ remix rocketed the song to commercial success and won it the 2023 Headies Collaboration of the Year.
Fans will be expecting both Odumodublvck and Tiwa Savage to combine their sensational talent for a chart-topping hit.
The thrill and excitement of venturing into new territory were palpable, with Kai Cenat epitomizing this sense of adventure.
Since his arrival in Nigeria last weekend, American streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat has been the subject of numerous headlines.
The content creator mentioned on his livestream that he dashed someone $5,000 on one of his stops in Lagos, unaware he had just made the unknown beneficiary a millionaire. The 22-year-old was surprised to see that his donation was the equivalent of ₦8 million, as calculated by Adesokan ‘Shank Comics’ Emmanuel, the Nigerian comedian who’s been acting as his Lagos tour guide.
Kai Cenat gave someone $5,000 USD in Nigeria and accidentally made them a millionaire in their currency ???? pic.twitter.com/4cG4viXneM
Here are the highlights of Kai Cenat’s Lagos tour so far:
1. Touchdown!
On March 9, 2024, Cenat and his brother Fanum were given a warm welcome at the airport by his Nigerian fans. Shank received them with a merry band of singers and drummers and the viral clip captivated the attention of many as Cenat danced and grooved to the tunes. Comically, he was soon after given the nickname Femi Omo Werey by Shank who has been showing him around the city since then.
Kai Cenat dancing to the ‘Femi Omo Werey’ chant in Lagos [YouTube/Kai Cenat]
2. Trying amala with gbegiri and ewedu for the first time
In the video uploaded to his YouTube, Cenat was excited to try Nigerian food for the first time. Shank took him to a local buka spot where they indulged in one of the popular Yoruba delicacies: amala, gbegiri and ewedu, and he loved it!
3. Donating to the Makoko community
Cenat touched down in Lagos with a plan, and one of his agendas was to make sure to give back to the community, particularly to Makoko, one of the poorest slums in Nigeria.
He said “I’ve been wanting to come here and now that I’m finally here, the first thing I want to do is immediately and quickly give back. I have a large Nigerian support base and I came across a place called Makoko I did my research on it and I thought it’d be good to give the people what they need. I need to get that done ASAP before I do anything else.”
He was then taken to the riverine area called Makoko, and while there he visited the Children’s Development Foundation School and orphanage where he met with the 23-year-old principal. He was received with a heartfelt welcome from the children who applauded him and thanked him.
Cenat reportedly donated about $3000 to the renovation and development of the school and orphanage.
4. $14 for an ‘original’ Louis Vuitton duffel bag?
One of the highlights of Cenat’s stay was his trip to the marketplace with Shank. A viral clip captured the streamer’s reaction after learning that a designer duffel bag was being sold for the $14 equivalent.
“Hollup, $14? For a Louis duffy?!” he exclaimed in utter disbelief.
Shank also taught the American the proper way to haggle prices at the market, including the ever-famous tactic of pretending to walk away.
5. Link up and dinner with Davido!
Cenat also linked up with Grammy-nominated artiste Davido and the two had a swell time! From the warm hug they exchanged upon meeting, to the jokes and banter, it was a sight to see. Excitedly Kai exclaimed, “Bro, You are a legend here!”
During dinner, Davido announced big news while opening up to Cenat, stating that his upcoming album would contain 15 songs and six features. Davido also encouraged Cenat to return to Lagos in December, promising him that the city that never sleeps would be more bubbly then.
Let’s not forget the thrilling ride in Davido’s Lamborghini! After dinner, the pair tore through the streets of Lagos in the fast sports car. And after that? They clubbed at an exclusive spot on Lagos Island.
International Nigerian music star, Rema, has gone back to his Edo roots with the recent video circulating on social media.
The star recently performed at the BRIT’s awards and is seen in a video greeting the Prince of Benin. The crown prince whose real name is HRH Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare recently celebrated his birthday. In attendance were Edo indigenes and it is speculated that the video was taken at the event which happened on March 8, 2024.
Moreover, Rema has always been someone who stood for the Edo culture. At a concert last year, he received a lot of backlash for his set design that seemed too graphic. The artist defended himself saying that he only tried to show his Edo culture as he had always been doing.
Fans await Rema’s release with Shallipopi as well as his upcoming performance at the Dreamville Festival alongside Amaarae.
President Bola Tinubu says it is not in his character to blame past administrations for the socio-economic and security challenges in Nigeria as he is committed to taking the right actions to re-engineer the finances of the country and stay on the right path to achieve progress.
The President spoke on Monday at the flag off of Agric Mechanisation Revolution for Food Security in Minna, the Niger State capital.
Many current members of the Tinubu cabinet including Minister of Finance Wale Edun had blamed the current socio-economic and security challenges in the country on ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year administration.
However, Tinubu, who took over from his partyman last May, said his concern is not to blame the past governments but to embark on the right reforms to set the nation on the path of prosperity.
“When you read the papers, some of us are confused whether to abuse the present or the past (governments) or make excuses for the future,” the President told the gathering which was graced by governors including the host, Mohammed Umar Bago, as well as agriculture enthusiasts.
“(It’s) not in my dictionary,” the President stated matter-of-factly, adding that his focus is to “take action now, do your best, re-engineer the finances of the country and stay ahead of the right path. Those who may be complaining now have to understand that perseverance and consistency will make a nation great.”
Nigeria is battling mass kidnapping, rising inflation, food inflation, forex crisis, economic hardship and high cost of living occasioned by the removal of petrol subsidy, attracting protests in parts of the country.
The Nigerian naira has seen a dip in the last nine months since the Tinubu administration collapsed the foreign exchange window. The naira experienced an all-time low, falling from about N700/$1 last May to over N1500/$1 at the moment.
The authorities have since turned their focus to cryptocurrency platform, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have embarked on many reforms including revoking the licenses of over 4,000 Bureau de Change operators.
The President encouraged Nigerians to make economic prosperity out of the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation. “It that time for Nigeria to face the challenge and make it an economic opportunity. We must care for people and harness our farming population, including livestock farming,” he said.
Tinubu also expressed his commitment to partner with governors to banish hunger while he urged them to pay the current minimum wage pending the upward review of the wage award.
Solution To Open Grazing
Furthermore, Tinubu said he is committed to ending economic sabotage caused by herders whose cows destroy farmlands.
The President said, “I know what it means as an act of economic sabotage when for roaming cows to eat up the crops and vegetations of our lands. I know it could be painful but when we reorient the herders and make provision for cattle rearing, (this will end).
“You are the governors who must provide the land. Provide us the land. I, as the President, I am committed to giving you in two, three weeks’ time, a comprehensive programme that will this problem.”
‘Student Loan Being Fine-Tuned’
He said the Student Loan programme and other programmes of his administration which ought to have commenced are being fined-tuned.
“The Student Loan Programme will commence. There will be employment benefits for our graduates. The social security programme for the elderly and vulnerable will commence. We are fine-tuning all of that,” he stated.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joins the Muslim community to welcome Ramadan, the ninth lunar month throughout which fast is prescribed for every healthy, adult Muslim.
The Governor thanks Allah and rejoices with the leader of the faithful in the state Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and the whole community on the dawn of the month.
He urges the faithful to make the best use of the special month to earn multiple rewards by extending good wishes to all, give more alms to the poor, increase support for one another in good deeds, and observe all the ethics of fasting, including more recitation of the Qur’an which was revealed in the same month.
The Governor appeals to the faithful to pray for the country and the human community for guidance, peace, ease, abundant and lawful provisions, and improved security of life and property.
He beseeches Allaah to accept the fast and grant every believer the rewards that come with the observance of Ramadan.
