Luke Donald, the captain of Team Europe, recalls his team’s win in the Ryder Cup and claims Rory McIlroy was informed by President Donald Trump during their celebration at Bethpage Black in New York.
The National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is reportedly used by over 500 000 Nigerian students.
More than 500, 000 students from tertiary institutions, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education already benefit from NELFUND, according to the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a press conference held in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary.
Idris called the program “unprecedented in our history” and claimed it covers both tuition and upkeep costs.
He claimed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was promoting growth and stability through reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Idris praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a steadfast, courageous, and visionary leader who is dismantling stubborn cogs in our nation’s progress.
He noted that the administration was putting the foundation stone of a new nation by investing in education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and youth development.
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Following the passage of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act on April 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially launched the Nigerian Student Loan Scheme on July 17, 2024.
Interest-free loans are offered to eligible students through the scheme, which is run by NELFUND. The goal of the initiative is to make young Nigerians more affordable and have access to education.
The minister emphasized the impact of economic reforms.
He stated that “our trade surplus is growing as the non-oil sector contributes more and more,” adding.
He continued, “The decline in inflation, a strengthening currency, falling food prices, and growing external reserves are all eloquent indications that we are on the right track.”
The Federal Government will start enacting new tax laws starting in 2026 that will increase revenue, make collection easier, and reduce taxes on citizens.
Idris also cited significant projects, including those involving railroad and road construction.
He cited the 1, 068-kilometer Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which are the country’s flagship initiatives, as well as the 750-kilometer Lagos-Badagry Superhighway, as well as the 1, 068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway.
He claimed that the government had revived the 255MW Kaduna Power Plant and was working toward a seven million smart meters by 2027 goal in Nigeria.
More than 17.5 million Nigerians would receive off-grid electricity thanks to the World Bank-supported Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up project, he added.
Idris urged people to unite behind the government’s reforms as they marked the country’s 65th anniversary.
All Hands on Deck, the anniversary’s theme, appeals to all Nigerians and our partners to back these important reforms. Let us keep believing in Nigeria because, together, we can make it better than ever,” he said.
He promised Nigerians that the recent sacrifices would soon bring about positive outcomes.
Idris stated, “This administration is working for you, listening to you, and committed to making sure no Nigerian is forgotten.”
Idris praised the government’s commitment to promote inclusive development in all sectors.
Coronation Street won the biggest prize at the Inside Soap Awards this year, beating Coronation Street. EastEnders, the BBC’s rival, remained in their wake thanks to the ITV soap, which won the prestigious categories.
For the second year in a row, the popular soap won the major award for Best Soap. Additionally, several of the soap’s main stars won awards in their own categories.
That included Lisa Swain star Vicky Myers, whose David Platt character on the Corrie cobbles won the award for Best Actress, and Jack P Shepherd, whose David Platt character on the Corrie cobbles won the same award.
Inside Soap editor Sarah Ellis stated at the ceremony, “Our Best Soap category results were the closest they’ve ever been,” adding: “It’s been a fantastic year of drama.
Corrie’s victory caps off a fantastic year for the soap, which is undoubtedly fueled by Alison King’s and Vicky Myers’ huge fan base, Swarla, who won Best Partnership.
See the full list of winners below.
Best Soap-Coronation Street
Vicky Myers (Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) wins best actor.
Steve McFadden (Philipp Mitchell, EastEnders), best actor
Jack P Shepherd (Coronation Street, David Platt) gives the best comic performance.
Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders), Best Villain
Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale) wins best young performer.
Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell, EastEnders), the best newcomer.
James Bye (Martin Fowler, EastEnders), Best Exit
The Dingles (Emmerdale): Best Family
Best Co-Owners Alison King and Vicky Myers (Coronation Street’s Carla Connor and Lisa Swain)
Best Storyline: Coronation Street’s Mason’s passing and Abi’s PTSD
Best Showstopper: Emmerdale’s The Limo Accident
Stefan Dennis, Paul Robinson, Neighbours, is the best daytime star.
Michael Stevenson (Iain Dean, Casualty) is the best drama actor.
Heather Peace, Heather Peace, Soap Superstar (Eve Panesar-Unwin, EastEnders),
Outstanding Achievement (Team) – Neighbours
Nick Pickard (Tony Hutchinson, Hollyoaks) and Olivia (Outstanding Achievement)
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On security and economic issues, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Monday asked governors of the 11 northern states to speak with one voice.
The governor made the request at the Abuja Continental Hotel during the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit.
Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s representative, stated in a statement that Lawal presided over the summit’s opening day.
He disclosed that Professor Ango Abdullahi, the head of Professor Ango Abdullahi’s Northern Elders Forum, organized the investment summit, citing the fact that it attracted all relevant parties from the northern region of Nigeria.
Governor Lawal praised the Northern Elders Forum for its ongoing commitment to the development of the Northern region in his remarks.
Also, READ: False, Divisive, and Attempts Of Religious Genocide in Nigeria.
You have once more demonstrated a clear-eyed focus on our collective future by convening this gathering under the theme of “Unlocking Strategic Opportunities,” he said.
The combination of sectors—mining, agriculture, and power—is not accidental. It is an objective assessment of the foundational pillars of Northern Nigeria’s prosperity. We are aware of the paradox that surrounds Zamfara: despite having vast arable land and immense mineral wealth, our people still haven’t fully benefited from these endowments.
The key question for leaders is not what needs to be done, but how can we can turn potential into prosperity. We must adopt a new form of collaboration and move beyond rhetoric in order to attract the investment needed to industrialize our region for the benefit of the nation. ”
A safe North is a bankable North, according to Governor Lawal, and leaders from the 19 Northern States must work together beyond politics.
We must secure investments and people as a whole. Any meaningful development must first be secured in order to be meaningful. Investors are not philanthropists, both domestically and internationally; They believe in reality. They won’t invest in areas that are unsafe. To create a secure and predictable environment, we must integrate our security architectures, share intelligence in real-time, and encourage more community policing.
Our commitment to Zamfara is unwavering. In the mining industry, formalization, regulation, and value addition are the key components of our transition from the past, which was of informality and illegality. By promoting agro-processing, mechanization, and credit access, we are revitalizing our agricultural sector. And we’re creating the foundation of everything: a secure, stable environment.
Europe’s players celebrated a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump.
“Are you watching Donald Trump,” sang the victorious players in response to Rory McIlroy receiving a text message from the US president, who is a well-known golf fan.
And Trump, who made a brief appearance at the Bethpage Black course on Saturday, took it well, writing on social media: “Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations!”
McIlroy has played golf with Trump and last week spoke about his affinity for the United States. He called it “the land of opportunity” and “the best country in the world”.
The Northern Irishman also acknowledged Trump as he walked past him on the first tee on Saturday.
The European celebrations, as they were in Rome two years ago, were in full swing on the coach back to their Long Island hotel.
Footage has emerged on social media of Shane Lowry leading the team in singing a popular chant created for McIlroy by the European fans.
Irishman Lowry, a good friend of McIlroy’s is stood in the middle of the coach screaming “he’s in your head, he’s in your head, Rory, Rory, Rory…” to the tune of the 1990s Cranberries song ‘Zombie’.
Europe’s players celebrated a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump.
“Are you watching Donald Trump,” sang the victorious players in response to Rory McIlroy receiving a text message from the US president, who is a well-known golf fan.
And Trump, who made a brief appearance at the Bethpage Black course on Saturday, took it well, writing on social media: “Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations!”
McIlroy has played golf with Trump and last week spoke about his affinity for the United States. He called it “the land of opportunity” and “the best country in the world”.
The Northern Irishman also acknowledged Trump as he walked past him on the first tee on Saturday.
The European celebrations, as they were in Rome two years ago, were in full swing on the coach back to their Long Island hotel.
Footage has emerged on social media of Shane Lowry leading the team in singing a popular chant created for McIlroy by the European fans.
Irishman Lowry, a good friend of McIlroy’s is stood in the middle of the coach screaming “he’s in your head, he’s in your head, Rory, Rory, Rory…” to the tune of the 1990s Cranberries song ‘Zombie’.