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Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as a deliberate attempt by some external forces to destabilize their university. The students accused the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) National Women's Committee of being allegedly sponsored to disrupt the peace and smooth academic calendar through…
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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has advised students to embrace teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship in all their engagements, noting that these values would showcase individual strengths and collective efforts.
2 Mar
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), Northwest Zone, has condemned the heinous killing of Sa'id Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma, and the kidnap of many students by bandits. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday by the National Vice President, NAUS Northwest Zone,…
2 Mar
David Umahi Federal University Health Sciences, Uburu, in Ebonyi State, has sanctioned 14 students for various offenses, including examination misconduct, stealing, and poor academic performance, while also stressing its commitment to cancer treatment services. During the institution's 4th matriculation ceremony on Saturday, Vice Chancellor Prof. Jesse Uneke revealed that the university had taken strict disciplinary…
19 Feb
MTN Nigeria says it has donated 4,600 tablets to be shared in some public secondary schools across the six geopolitical zones in the country. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, MTN, Nigeria, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, made the disclosure during the maiden empowerment programme for Government Secondary Schools in Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. The…
31 Jan
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that the first semester examination for the 2024/2025 Academic Session will start on February 17. The management of UNILAG notified its students of the upcoming examination in a statement on Friday. "This is to notify all students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) that the first semester examination…
31 Jan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed the sum of ₦140 million as loan to 1,507 students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). The Vice-Chancellor of FUOYE, Professor Abayomi Fasina, confirmed this in a letter of appreciation to NELFUND dated January 29, 2025. Fasina in the letter acknowledged the initiative’s profound impact on education…
31 Jan
In its bid to boost to human capacity development in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has awarded N200 million worth of scholarship grants to 300 postgraduate students. The beneficiaries, comprising 200 Master's and 100 PhD students, were said to be selected through a transparent process that began in October 2024 and each of…
30 Jan
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday announced the opening of a Taiwan Scholarship Program for its students. UNILAG, in a statement on X, said the scholarship is for students who aspire to broaden their horizons, gain valuable international experience, and contribute to the global advancement of knowledge and innovation in their fields of study.…
30 Jan
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has said that the recent one-year ban on admission into KWASU’s law programme does not affect students currently running their programmes in its Faculty of Law. The Acting Director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Dr. Aliyu said the…
26 Jan
Twenty-two people, including two physically challenged university students, benefitted from the 2024 scholarship scheme of the Ilorin Emirate Professor’s Association (IEPA) over the weekend. The two physically challenged recipients were Ayinde Aloba of the University of Ilorin and Abdulgafar Ahmad. Each beneficiary of the annual scholarship scheme received ₦100,000, a certificate, and a Holy Qur’an.…
23 Jan
Lagos State government has said it will continue to address the concerns of students with disabilities, as it is committed to fostering inclusivity and enhancing educational development for all children in the state. The General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs.…
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The Imo State Police Command has dismissed social media reports alleging that some persons were missing in the state, demanding explanations from the command.
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with legal action if he fails to rescind the “unlawful” suspension of his fellow senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
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Telecommunications body, the GSMA, has rallied member nations, including Nigeria, on the need to build a resilient infrastructure to set the stage for a connected future expected to add nearly $11 trillion in economic value by 2030 to the global economy.
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Uncertainty in global stock markets sent ripples through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), last week, prompting a wave of selloffs and causing market capitalisation to fall by N570 billion.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze over a recent attempt to export two kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola.
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the energy challenges plaguing the North-East, ensuring that clean energy becomes accessible and affordable for all.
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The robust demand for budget-friendly accommodation for corporate stays, tourism and visits continues to drive the expansion of the serviced apartment market in Nigeria, and operators are increasingly enjoying the boom in major cities.
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As the Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State political crisis appears to take the wind out of his sails restoring legitimacy to the Martins Amaewhule-led members of the House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara will today meet with the pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers for an amicable settlement of disputes.