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24 Dec
The controversy rocking the University of Abuja over the choice of a substantive Vice-Chancellor assumed a new dimension on Tuesday, as professors are protesting the selection process in the school premises. The Guardian reports that a disturbing incident occurred during the protest, as the crew of Channels Television, were brutally manhandled by security operatives. The…
29 Sep
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has announced that four Nigerian professors have been appointed to key positions at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. Dr. Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of NTAC, made this announcement on Saturday in Abuja during a courtesy visit from The Gambia's Minister of Higher…
16 Aug 2024
The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), has approved the promotion of four academic staff to the rank of Professor and two to the rank of Associate Professor (Reader). READ ALSO:Tinubu okays governing councils of federal universities, CoEs The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval was given by the FUBK Governing Council…
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Residents of Epe, who have been experiencing months of blackout, have started enjoying electricity as the Lagos State Government begins replacing vandalised infrastructure in a bid to restore power supply to the affected communities. Many communities in Epe have been in the dark for over six months following the vandalisation of critical electrical infrastructure that…
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The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a report that its operatives arrested a man in the Egbeda area of the state for wearing dreadlocks. The allegation was tabled against the command by an online platform which also stated that the operatives accused the suspect of looking like a fraudster. A video of the arrest…
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The Societal Safety Network (SSN) has alleged a plot to tarnish the reputation of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-cloned voice recording and a doctored video. The group claimed that the scheme is being orchestrated by adversaries of the 10th Senate and the Nigerian state in a desperate bid to…
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Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders in the state who were affected by the September 10, 2024, flooding and the fire disaster that struck the Maiduguri Monday Market. Zulum’s initiative aims to alleviate their hardships and ensure that affected traders recover and rebuild their businesses. Professor…
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Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida's recent clarification regarding the January 1966 coup d'état will pave the way for a Southeast president in the 2027 general elections. Udeogaranya, said this in a statement he released at the weekend, amidst growing calls…
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The Kano State government, at the weekend, commenced the annual Ramadan free feeding program meant to provide relief to the less privileged in society. The initiative is designed to provide meals to over 8,000 residents daily during the breaking of fast across 91 designated feeding centers in the metropolis. The Kano State government has set…
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The European Union (EU), through its Study in Europe Fair, has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair, which is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with…
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The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) said it has commenced the process of onboarding 100,000 artisans in the next batch of artisan/trainees for the second phase of its Skill Up Artisans Programme (SUPA programme). This is as the fund graduated 29,000 artisans in 2024 under the SUPA programme. The Director General of ITF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Ogun,…
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Costume designer Paul Tazewell has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The seasoned designer took home the award at the 97th Oscars on Sunday for his breathtaking work on ‘Wicked’. This win marks his first Oscar victory and…
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The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) has embarked on a four-day business delegation to Liberia, engaging key government officials and private sector leaders to explore investment opportunities. The delegation, comprising business leaders from Nigeria, met with senior Liberian officials, including Minister of Human Resources and Employee Relations Hon. Oretha Juah Bestman-Yates, Culture…