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Tinubu to attend Defence College graduation ceremony on August 23

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 11, 2024

On August 23, President Bola Tinubu is slated to attend the graduation ceremony of Course 32 of the Nigerian Defence College (NDC). The NDC Commandant, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Olotu, made the announcement on Saturday, August 10, while speaking to journalists at the NDC graduation golf event at

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UNIBEN investigates sexual harassment claims against professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 11, 2024

The University of Benin, Edo State, has formed a committee to investigate sexual harassment charges against a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This was stated in a circular sent by the investigating committee’s Secretary, B.D. Jonathan, and made available to journalists on

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Dutse University develops software for diabetes and breast cancer detection

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

Salihu Ibrahim, a staff member at the Federal University of Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State, has developed a software application for the early diagnosis of diabetes and breast cancer. Abdullahi Yahaya, the institution’s spokesman, revealed the information in a statement in Dutse on Friday.

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Israeli airstrike kills 100 people in Gaza school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

100 people have been killed after an Israeli attack on a school in Gaza housing displaced persons. The school, which is located in Gaza City’s Daraj neighbourhood, was reportedly targeted during morning prayers on Saturday. It was also reported that women, children, and the elderly were

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Tertiary Students to Receive N4 Million Support Fund Through Nationwide VirtualTest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

Students at Nigerian tertiary institutions can now take part in a monthly nationwide objective VirtualTest meant to encourage learning and provide student support funding as a reward. The nationwide Objectives VirtualTest, which will be administered via the Mobile Classroom app, will cover a

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Edo IDP First Class graduate receives PhD scholarship from US University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person (IDP) in Uhorgua camp, Edo State, has received a fully financed PhD scholarship from the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA. In November 2023, Ishaku graduated from Edo State University in Uzaire with a

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Jelili, Alimosho LG boss empowers 100 primary school students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

Hon Jelili Sulaimon, chairman of Alimosho Local Government, recently celebrated the 2024 graduation of 100 students from local primary schools. The celebration marked the successful conclusion of a six-month mandatory vocational training program that had been introduced into their curriculum

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FG to reverse merger of technical and science colleges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 9, 2024

The federal government has announced intentions to unbundle the merger of the country’s federal technical colleges and science schools. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, during a one-day stakeholder meeting on the Challenges and Issues Affecting

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Protest: UNIBEN sets conditions for students to resume

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 9, 2024

The University of Benin is scheduled to return on Sunday, August 11, following the shutdown caused by student protests and agitations. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the institution’s Senate halted the school on July 4 in response to student protests over weeks of power

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Lagos Council enrols 200 out-of-school children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 9, 2024

The Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State says it just enrolled 200 Almajiri children in local primary schools to help them build a better future. Fatai Ayoola, Chairman of the Council, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. He also stated that

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Sanwo-Olu seeks education and skill training for marginalised citizens

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 9, 2024

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged for increased investment to ensure that marginalised citizens have access to education and vocational skills. The governor, represented by the state Commissioner for Economic Budget and Planning, Ope George, made the statement on Thursday