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6 Nov
Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, held a peaceful protest on Wednesday, demanding the payment of withheld salaries and allowances. The workers have not been paid for over five months, with the Federal Government failing to settle arrears despite previous agreements. The protest, which took place…
18 Oct
As part of its commitment to fostering education and innovation, the Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation has completed the renovation and upgrading
17 Oct
The maiden edition of Nigeria’s first yearly university football competition for men and women, the Varsity Cup 2024, kicked off yesterday, with two matches hosted at the main bowl of the University of Benin Sports Centre.
10 Oct
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has bemoaned the poor maintenance culture prevalent in Nigerian institutions, urging authorities to adopt sustainable practices that will ensure the longevity of infrastructure. She made this known while commissioning a 2.7-kilometre road with solar street lamps at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, where she also donated N1 billion for…
8 Oct
The Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board is set to honour academic excellence and service among public school students
2 Oct
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23 Sep
The VARSH foundation, in collaboration with LEAP Africa, has partnered with students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to fight
17 Sep
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has upgraded its clinical services with the recent introduction of advanced endoscopic procedures. UCTH Chief Medical Director, Professor Ikpeme Ikpeme, made the disclosure during an interaction with newsmen in Calabar. According to Ikpeme, UCTH was the second government-owned medical facility after OAU Teaching Hospital, to deploy medical science…
16 Sep
The Pervasive and Mobile Computing Research Group (PMCRG) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has asked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to release the findings of a 2022 study on Nigeria’s telecommunications competition landscape. READ ALSO:Osun court remands driver over OAU final year student’s death The group of researchers made the…
3 Sep
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo, yesterday remanded a driver who allegedly crushed a final year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Esu Rita Ema to death.
2 Sep
A Magistrate's Court sitting in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, has ordered the remand of the driver who allegedly crushed a final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Esu Rita Ema, to death recently. The Osun State Police Command arraigned the driver, Lasisi Sodiq, on Monday and charged him with a six-count…
29 Aug
The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State have denied reports claiming that a female passenger was robbed and sexually abused by a commercial motorcyclist and that she is a student of the institution.
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a $2.3 million investment to procure 4.8 million doses of life-saving malaria treatment tablets. The announcement was made via a statement issued by the United States (US) embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, November 12. Nigeria, like many African nations, has long struggled with malaria.…
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Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched a concerted effort to secure Nigeria’s re-election to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. Oyetola inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Tuesday to promote the campaign. Nigeria, which previously served on the Council in 1975, 2001, and 2005, hopes to reclaim its seat…
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Nigerian-born and America-based RnB artiste, professionally known as Emem Olaosun, is set to release her debut EP titled Love and Gratitude on Friday, November 22, 2024. [ar] Emem who recently stirred attention with her hit songs I Believe and Amanam, brought a blend of praise and worship into the spotlight. In her music videos, directed…
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be out to avoid another banana peel in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers as they confront the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny on Thursday, writes David Meshioye. There is a German proverb that translates as "God punish all small sinners immediately." As sacrilegious as it…
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LG Electronics has pledged to make a positive impact on communities by supporting sustainable and modern living conditions. LG made this pledge in celebration of making top 100 brands globally. At the celebration, LG Electronics showcased its latest innovations during the Korean National Day event hosted by the South Korean Embassy in Nigeria. The event…
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Super Eagles' interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has given a stern warning to Benin Republic and its manager, Gernot Rohr that Nigeria is a country that you don't toy with. Eguavoen issued this warning on Wednesday night during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Eagles' 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that there will be a restriction of all vehicular movements on roads, waterways, and other means of transportation from 6am to 6pm during the Ondo State governorship election on Saturday. Exempted from the restriction are those on essential services such as ambulances, media officials, fire services,…
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The Institute of Medical and Health Law (IMHL) is sounding the alarm that Nigerians are not taking advantage of legal protection when their rights are violated while seeking healthcare. This, it said, is despite the Institute offering free legal services. Director-General of the Institute, Prof Uwakwe Abugu, stated this during a press briefing ahead of…
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Umar Ajiya, whose retirement from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as Chief Financial Officer has been controversial, has been replaced by the Board of Directors of the company. Ajiya’s long tenure, alongside that of the current Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mele Kyari, has allegedly only been possible due to the…
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The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has arrested 94 suspects and recovered a firearm, drugs, and other items during a midnight raid on squatters along the rail track between Pen Cinema, Agege, and Fagba.