National Universities Commission (NUC)
22 Jan
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has elevated the status of some medical programmes in Nigerian universities, converting them from Bachelor's degrees to Doctoral programmes. To this end, programmes such as Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry will now be extended to a six-year duration, adding an extra year to the previous five-year timeframe. The Commission disclosed this…
6 Dec
Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has made fresh appointments to fill the positions of the Chief Executive Officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This was disclosed in a statement…
16 Sep
The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it will leverage foreign investors’ transnational education initiative to enhance enrollment and bridge the gap in demand and supply for higher education in Nigeria. READ ALSO:Eid-el-Maulud: PDP urges FG to prioritize citizens’ welfare Dr. Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of NUC, disclosed this…
9 Sep 2024
The Federal Government has directed the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The directive is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors, dated Sept. 6, 2024, and made available to newsmen…
28 Mar 2024
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike should the Federal Government fail to meet their demands.
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Multi-Cloud Architect computing and AI expert, Jeremiah Kofi, has called on governments and private bodies to empower more women and girls with knowledge of technology.
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One of the major players in the financial services sector in Nigeria, Moniepoint, has announced the launch of this year’s edition of the Women in Tech initiative, with intending participants expected to apply.
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The Edo State government, yesterday, accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of fueling the spate of insecurity across the state amid incessant kidnappings and other violent crimes in the past two weeks.
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Stakeholders have commended OPay’s NightGuard for its effectiveness in curbing financial crime.
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About 150 residents in Lagos have benefited from a feeding programme organised by a non profit foundation, Jumokecares Foundation aimed at uplifting, and empowering communities across Nigeria.
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Organisers of the Cycling Lagos competition have announced plans for the fourth edition of the event slated for May 31.
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pleaded with the Federal Government to establish a system that prevents beneficiaries, who receive training through the Students Loans scheme, from being tempted to leave the country in search of better opportunities, commonly referred to as the Japa syndrome.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has waned of increased heat waves across the federation over the next four days
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Protesters at the National Assembly entrance, yesterday, demanded stricter sanctions against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, if she continued to mobilise supporters against the Senate.