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20 Jan
As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. president today, Africa is at a critical crossroads, facing the possibility of strained economic ties with the United States. With Trump’s “America First” doctrine likely to dominate his agenda again, the continent must prepare for potential shocks to trade policies, currency stability, and foreign investments.
18 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to a united Nigeria where every citizen can thrive.
17 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director General of World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; the co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr Fola Adeola
16 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation; Mr. Fola Adeola
16 Jan
The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Dr Oluwatayo Aduloju, has emphasised the critical role of universities in driving development, fostering wealth creation, and enhancing global competitiveness.
14 Jan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) said it has disbursed over N20billion to 192,906 students in public tertiary institutions
9 Jan
For their contributions to academic and societal development, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to honour three eminent Nigerians at its 55th convocation ceremony, billed to commence tomorrow.
8 Jan
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, on Wednesday said it will graduate 16,409 students, with two of them having a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 at its 55th convocation ceremony. The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG Prof. Folasade Ogunsola revealed this at a media briefing, adding that the convocation would start on Friday, January…
31 Dec
In a quest to promote the quality of graduates entering the labour market in the country, the 1994 graduates of Actuarial Science and Insurance Department of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have called for a stronger collaboration between academia and industry stakeholders. They also said that bridging the gap in knowledge, research, and funding is…
28 Dec
A lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Dr. Olunifesi Suraj, has inaugurated the African Chapter of the UNESCO MILID Universities Network.
19 Dec
In its efforts to achieve zero emissions on campus, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) recently unveiled solar-powered, electricity buses on campus. The event also saw the unveiling of the university’s updated logo
16 Dec
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday inaugurated buses using solar energy and electricity aimed at achieving zero emissions. The university also unveiled its updated logo. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, unveiled the buses and logo at a media parley in Lagos. Ogunsola said that the buses were made and donated by…
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