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Federal Government to Prioritise Technical Skills in University Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has pledged to reform Nigeria’s tertiary education system to ensure graduates possess essential technical skills. Speaking at the 2024 TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition in Abuja, Dr. Alausa announced plans to shift the educational

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Canada Cancels Conversion of Study Permits to Permanent Residency for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Canadian government has implemented significant changes to its immigration policies, effectively eliminating the pathway for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. As part of these adjustments, international students will now be required to return to their home countries once their study visas expire. The government has also

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Credence 2024-2025 Law School Scholarship for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

Credence Nigeria is proud to unveil its prestigious Law School Scholarship Initiative, designed to support academically outstanding yet financially disadvantaged students in achieving their dream of being called to the Nigerian Bar. Benefits of the Credence Law School Scholarship Selected candidates will receive full tuition coverage for their studies at the Nigerian Law

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Chisom Nwokwu 2024 Tech Scholarship Fund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

The Chisom Nwokwu Tech Scholarship Fund is open to 200 eligible learners from low-income households across Africa. This initiative seeks to close economic disparities and make tech education more accessible. In collaboration with AltSchool Africa, I am offering financial assistance to aspiring individuals from various backgrounds, enabling them to acquire vital tech

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JAMB Commences Centre Accreditation for 2025 UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has started accrediting centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin emphasised the importance of the accreditation process as a fundamental step in preparing for the yearly examination. Benjamin stated, “All new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres

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1,200 National Assembly Workers Sit for Promotion Exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

1,200 employees from the National Assembly (NASS) and the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) participated in a promotional examination on Saturday. The one-day examination, held in Abuja, included staff across all ranks, from junior to senior and managerial levels. Speaking on the matter, the commission’s spokesperson, Emmanuel Anyigor, clarified that the exam was

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Chidoka Advocates ₦100 Billion Endowment Fund for Ojukwu University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

Osita Chidoka, Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, has called for the creation of a ₦100 billion endowment fund to elevate Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) to the forefront of Africa’s top universities. Delivering the keynote address as Guest Lecturer at the 3rd Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture, […]

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12 Ojukwu University Students Died in Road Accidents Within 10 Months – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra, Prof. Kate Omenugha, has revealed that 12 students from the institution lost their lives in road accidents over the past 10 months. Speaking during the third Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial Lecture series held at the university’s ETF Auditorium on Friday, Omenugha attributed the

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16,614 Teachers Undergo Certification Exam Amid Financial Struggles

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has organised its Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for 16,614 teachers nationwide, representing a significant step in the professionalisation of the teaching sector. Acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Dr Stella-Maria Nwokeocha, who oversaw the examination in Abuja alongside officials from the

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Sani to establish 102 schools, enrol 200,000 children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

The Kaduna State Government, under Governor Uba Sani, has unveiled plans in collaboration with international organisations to construct 102 new schools, renovate 170 existing ones, and reintegrate 200,000 out-of-school children into the education system. Ezra Angai, the Project Coordinator of Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROSC), emphasised the administration’s

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Canada Increases Work Hour Limit for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

International students in Canada can now work additional hours during the academic term following a policy update by the Canadian government. Effective November 8, 2024, the maximum allowable work hours for international students have been increased from 20 to 24 hours per week. This adjustment aims to provide students with greater flexibility to balance their […]

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Kogi state allocates ₦8bn for infrastructure development at Kogi State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

The Kogi State Government has approved ₦8 billion for infrastructure development at the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba (KOSUK). According to the state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, the approval was granted by Governor Ahmed Ododo and will fund the construction of key facilities, including the Senate building, the Faculty of Science, and […]

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Kogi Governor Approves ₦316 Million for Bursary Payments

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 16, 2024

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has approved ₦316 million for the distribution of bursaries to 8,750 verified undergraduate students from the state. The Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, announced this at a press briefing on Friday in Lokoja. Jones stated, “Out of over 40,000 undergraduate students who applied online for the 2024 Bursary Award, […]

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Bayelsa Delays School Resumption by One Week Due to Flooding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 16, 2024

The Bayelsa State Government has postponed the resumption of schools by one week to allow floodwaters, which have inundated numerous school premises, to recede. This decision was conveyed in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education on Friday. Schools, initially slated to reopen from the flood break on Monday, 18 November, will now resume […]

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Nnaji Launches Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Institute in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 16, 2024

Nigeria is set to house an institute dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence, spearheaded by Professor Bart Nnaji, founder and chairman of the Geometric Power Group. Professor Nnaji, a former Minister of Science and Technology as well as a former Minister of Power, made this announcement during a lecture commemorating the centenary of Bigard Memorial […]

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6 UI Postgraduates Students Achieve Perfect 7.0 Grade

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 16, 2024

At the 76th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ibadan on Friday, six postgraduate students were honoured for achieving a flawless Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 in their Master’s degree programmes. These six distinguished graduands were part of the 2,450 students awarded Master’s degrees across various disciplines on the third day of the […]

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Fulokoja dismisses 4 lecturers for sexual harassment, examination misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 15, 2024

The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, has sanctioned the dismissal of four lecturers over allegations of sexual harassment and examination misconduct. This resolution was made during the Second Council meeting, presided over by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, and recently held in Lokoja. The council commended the university’s management for

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Lagos Provides Business, Digital Skills Training for Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 15, 2024

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing economic growth, development, and better governance through artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital technology. This statement was made at the closing event of the Ministry of Tertiary Education’s Job Initiative Lagos (JIL) training programme, as

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Industrial court overturns lecturer’s dismissal, orders N40m compensation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 15, 2024

The National Industrial Court in Akure has declared the dismissal of Professor Niyi Akingbe, former Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), as wrongful and awarded him N40 million in damages. Akingbe, who was dismissed in 2018 over allegations of plagiarism, challenged the decision, claiming it was unjust […]

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Yabatech to Honour First Lady, Abbas at 36th Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 15, 2024

Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) is set to bestow its esteemed fellowship award on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during its 36th convocation ceremony. The announcement was made by the institution’s rector, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, during a pre-convocation press briefing held yesterday in Lagos. […]