Presidency Defends Tinubu’s No ASUU Strike Record as Major Achievement
The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its record on industrial actions in Nigeria’s education sector, insisting that preventing prolonged academic strikes is a significant achievement that should not be taken for…
Nigeria’s Voters’ Register Under Scrutiny as INEC Faces Questions Over PVCs, AI-Generated Entries
Nigeria’s electoral credibility is facing renewed scrutiny as concerns over the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Voters’ Register, suspected AI-generated entries and the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)…
FG ₦50,000 Monthly Grant: MTN Users Can Check Eligibility With This USSD Code
The Federal Government has provided a USSD code through which MTN subscribers selected for its ₦50,000 monthly relief grant can check their eligibility status and accept the financial support. MTN users can dial *671*0# from their registered phone…
Nigerians Demand Power Minister Joseph Tegbe’s Resignation Over Persistent Blackouts
Some Nigerians and civil society organisations have called for the resignation of the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over persistent electricity outages and the worsening power situation across the country. The aggrieved Nigerians accused the minister…
FG Releases Guidelines for Nigerians to Claim N50,000 Relief Grant: Eligibility, USSD Codes, Withdrawal and Fraud Alerts
The Federal Government has released detailed guidelines explaining how Nigerians selected for its N50,000 relief grant can confirm their eligibility, accept the offer, access the money and withdraw funds, while warning beneficiaries against fraudsters…
JAMB 2027 UTME: Board to Deny Accreditation to CBT Centres That Fail to Meet Standards
JAMB has warned that CBT centres that fail to meet its operational and infrastructural requirements will not be accredited to participate in the 2027 UTME, as the Board moves to strengthen examination security and improve candidates’ experience.…
Super Eagles Invite 24 Players for Crucial Back-to-Back AFCON Qualifiers Against Tanzania
A total of 24 players have been invited to the Super Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Tanzania on November 13 and 17, OwnGoalNigeria can exclusively reveal. Although the…
D’banj Partners Cinq Music Group to Bring International Music to Nigerian Fans Through USSD
Nigerian music star D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Oyebanji, has partnered with international music company Cinq Music Group to make selected international recordings accessible to Nigerian music fans through USSD. The partnership will allow Nigerian…
₦50,000 Monthly FG Support: MTN Reveals How Subscribers Can Check Eligibility
MTN subscribers seeking to confirm whether they have been selected for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 monthly financial assistance can check their eligibility through a dedicated USSD service provided by MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB). The…
Nigeria’s External Debt Rises to $145bn in 2025, World Bank Report Shows
Nigeria’s external debt rose to $145.015 billion in 2025, representing a 6.6 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026. The latest figures indicate that Nigeria’s external debt has increased…
