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ASUU
1 day ago
Following the intervention of the state governor, Uba Sani, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has suspended the strike action embarked upon some days ago. The union commended Governor Sani for his swift intervention and leadership in resolving the issues that led to the strike action. They said the…
2 days ago
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has approved the appointment of a new Governing Council for the Federal School of Surve
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has stated that for the country to achieve the fundamental objectives of education as envisioned in the National Education Policy, the challenges militating against quality tertiary education must be tackled with a sense of urgency and sincerity. According to TETFUND, these challenges include inadequate funding, frequent industrial action, cultism,…
2 days ago
As the nation races towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 5 (Gender Equality) by 2030, five years ahead
Toilet
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On a Tuesday morning in Duguri, 177km from the Bauchi metropolis, Rabiu Muhammad was sitting on a single old rattan chair, supporting one of his legs with a log. His leg was wrapped with a piece of stinky Ankara cloth, beneath which was a bandage soaked with blood stains. The 16-year-old boy was fiddling with…
Imo State
3 days ago
The Imo Government has read a riot act to hoteliers and operators of nightclubs to desist from enabling the use of hard drugs in their premises. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Gov. Hope Uzodinma on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna, made available to newsmen in…
3 days ago
In the esteemed walls of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, a remarkable achievement was celebrated. Abubakar Al-ihsan Muhammad, who graduated with a remarkable CGPA of 4.95, emerged as the best-graduating student in the class of 2025.
4 days ago
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has defended the recent 120% increase in tuition fees at Gombe State University (GSU),
Tinubu
4 days ago
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Johnson Olawumi (retd), has commended President Bola
4 days ago
No fewer than 1,528 students of Edo University Iyamoh in Edo State yesterday took their matriculation oath with a charge to shun all forms
Tinubu
20 Feb
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of two Federal Universities for Osun and Ekiti States after the bills backing their establishment
20 Feb
The protesting students of Federal University Lokoja have vowed not to resume classes until the federal and state government put in place
20 Feb
The Adamawa State Government has dismissed social media reports claiming that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has removed all District Heads and title holders across the state, labeling the information as a "mischievous misrepresentation." A spokesman to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, clarified that the directive was solely aimed at ensuring harmony within the traditional institution following…

Latest

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has reduced the time it takes for companies to obtain approval for offers to two weeks. The commission said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja on Monday. It said approvals would be granted to companies within two weeks once the necessary documents were complete. SEC…
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My Journey With UP Has Been Full of Spurring Challenges And Excitement – Vivian Okolo, Director, Corporate Services, Unified Payments Vivian Okolo, Director of Corporate Services for Unified Payments Plc, joined the company 25 years ago. Having obtained a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, she…
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The Lagos State Government (LASG), says it will begin full enforcement of the E-call-up system, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along Lekki-Epe axis of the state on March 1. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, of the Ministry of Transportation, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Ogunlola said the…
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President Bola Tinubu has sought more synergy among security agencies in the country to combat crimes more effectively. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, held in Abeokuta on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the programme…
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Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Ltd. has appointed Mrs Uche Uzoebo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 2025. According to a statement on Monday, Uzoebo succeeds Mrs Ronke Kuye, the pioneer CEO. Kuye grew the company significantly, deepening financial inclusion and agent banking in Nigeria. Uzoebo has over…
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The Naira appreciated further at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,497.11 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed that the Naira gained N3.62. This marks a 0.24 per cent increase compared to Friday, Feb. 21, when the local currency closed at N1,500.73 to the Dollar. The Naira…
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Police Command in Edo has confirmed the killing of two farmers in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government, by suspected herdsmen. The victims, identified as Batemue Philip Ebo and Christopher Bello, were reportedly attacked on their way to the farm on Monday. Confirming the incident, CSP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the command, said the…
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Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have commended the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, for his intervention in addressing the prolonged blackout on campus. The intervention led to the restoration of electricity supply in the university’s College Hospital (UCH). Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister…
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Mevi Irimiya and Jayden Oladimeji combined in the men’s doubles tennis category to defeat Isah Yahaya and Abdulbaasit Salami 7-6(9), 6-1 on Monday in the round of 16 at the ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Irimiya and Oladimeji have advanced to the quarter-finals…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, says he will resign if the current APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected. Ata made this statement at a press conference in Kano on Monday. He reaffirmed his position, stating he would resign from both his ministerial role and the party. He said, “This…