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SEC urges Nigerian Universities to tap capital market for funding, end reliance on government allocations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian tertiary institutions to shift away from their historical reliance on government allocations and TETFund subventions by actively participating in the capital market to achieve long-term financial sustainability. ​The call was made by the
October 10, 2026

Sowore demands independent probe into Ondo NAF Plane crash, says procurement and maintenance officers must not investigate incident

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for an independent investigation into the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. ​Speaking after visiting the crash site on Saturday,
October 10, 2026

UK Universities withdraw admission offers to overseas applicants amid fears of sponsorship sanctions

UK higher education institutions have begun revoking admission offers and pausing recruitment for international applicants, primarily from Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to protect their sponsor licenses following the implementation of strict Home Office immigration compliance thresholds. ​The crackdowns follow rules enforced on
October 10, 2026