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MAAUN Receives NUC Approval to Run Medicine, Architecture, Other Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2024

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has received official accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch programmes in medicine, architecture, and other disciplines. The announcement was made by Dr Habeeb Awaisu, Vice President of

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FUOYE Receives NUC Approval for 14 New Courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 14 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). According to a statement by Dr. Wole Balogun, Special Adviser Media to the Vice-Chancellor, this achievement signifies another significant milestone in FUOYE’s pursuit of academic growth and excellence. The

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Zulum Names Chair, CMD for Borno University Teaching Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2024

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Management, Chief Medical Director (CMD), and other key administrative officers for the Borno University Teaching Hospital. The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Maiduguri by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya. According to the

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Fully Funded U.S. Fellowships for 2025 Open to International Applicants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 15, 2024

International students, professionals, and researchers are now invited to apply for fully funded fellowships in the United States for the 2025/26 academic session. These fellowships, provided by U.S. universities, organisations, and foundations, cover a wide range of fields and offer opportunities for academic, research, and professional growth. The programmes include full

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Abia, Imo Residents Decry High Private School Tuition Fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 15, 2024

Education stakeholders in Abia and Imo States have voiced serious concerns about the steep tuition fees charged by private schools across the country. Many respondents attributed the trend to the absence of robust oversight by government regulatory agencies at all levels. In Abia, residents criticised the commercialisation of education by private schools, blaming it on

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Gov Mbah Allocates N2 Billion for Teaching Hospital, Hostel Upgrade

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 15, 2024

Governor Peter Mbah has announced a commitment of over N2 billion by his administration to enhance the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and construct student hostels to tackle the issue of accommodation shortages. The governor made this disclosure on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Enugu, where he responded to questions from the […]

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Truck Accident Claims Lives of 2 Female Students in Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2024

Two female students tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. The accident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 10 am. It involved Miss Covenant Omolola Isaac, a student of Federal University Lokoja, and Miss Abu Taiwo Abimbola, a student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja from the Department of Science […]

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TETFund Refutes Claims of N325m Funding for APC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has denied allegations that it allocated N325 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. The denial follows a petition by the APC Women Leader in Adamawa, Patricia Yakubu, accusing the Fund of financial misappropriation. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi, […]

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Wema Bank/Mastercard/EDC 2024 Youth Transformation Programme for Nigerians (Up to N5,000,000)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2024

The Youth Transformation Programme provides extensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, strongly focusing on female entrepreneurs aged 18-35. The programme aims to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to thrive in today’s competitive business environment by offering enterprise training, grant opportunities, market access assistance,

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UNESCO/Guillermo Cano 2025 World Press Freedom Prize

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2024

Established in 1997, the annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize recognises individuals, organisations, or institutions that have made remarkable contributions to defending or advancing press freedom worldwide, particularly under challenging and dangerous circumstances. The Prize, initiated by UNESCO’s Executive Board, is officially awarded by UNESCO

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CRASSH 2025 British Academy International Fellowship Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 13, 2024

The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme. This two-year fellowship, organised by the British Academy, aims to attract and retain emerging international talent in the UK, fostering a globally connected and dynamic research

Scholarships

2025 Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship at KAIST for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 13, 2024

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), a leading national research university, is offering fully funded scholarships to international students pursuing Master’s and PhD programmes in South Korea. This scholarship is awarded to 94% of all admitted students, offering applicants an excellent chance of securing financial support. The KAIST Graduate

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Benue Assembly suspends teachers’ recruitment exercise

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 13, 2024

The Benue State House of Assembly has directed the immediate suspension of the ongoing primary school teachers’ recruitment exercise conducted by the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB). The Assembly has summoned the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba, to appear on Tuesday to address concerns regarding the recruitment of individuals with

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Rice University’s 2025 Graduate-Level Student Startup Business Plan Competition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 13, 2024

Now in its 24th year, the competition provides collegiate entrepreneurs with hands-on experience in pitching their startups, refining business strategies, and understanding the essentials of launching a successful company. Hosted and organised by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship—an internationally acclaimed initiative by Rice University dedicated to

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One Young World 2025 Enterprising Futures Scholarship for Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 13, 2024

By 2030, it is estimated that over 2 billion young individuals will be seeking employment and opportunities, highlighting underemployment and job scarcity as major socio-economic and security challenges of our time. Youth unemployment has been directly associated with feelings of exclusion, anxiety, and despair, and at its extreme, can lead to poverty, violent extremism,

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Edo SUBEB Boss Awards N1 Million to UNIBEN Best Graduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Executive Chair of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has honoured James Allen, the best graduating student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), during a celebration at his office. Allen, a native of Akoko Edo, achieved a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98/5.0 in Petroleum Engineering, the […]

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Yabatech Appoints New Bursar, Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has announced the appointment of Mr. John Olusola Dada as the new substantive bursar and Mrs. Henrietta Adebola Gbemisola Badejo as the new registrar. According to a statement released yesterday by the Acting Registrar, Dr. E. J. A. Akinwale, the appointments, approved by the Governing Council of Yabatech, are […]

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NOUN Unveils Advanced Data Centre, Registration Portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), housed at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has achieved a significant breakthrough in enhancing technological capabilities and operational efficiency at Nigeria’s foremost open university. ACETEL, one of the World Bank-supported Centres of Excellence in select Nigerian universities,

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Zulum Enrols 1.5 Million Students in Borno Schools, Restores 104 Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced the enrolment of 1.5 million children who were previously out of school into primary and secondary institutions across the state. Speaking in Maiduguri during the inauguration of Government Secondary School, Mairi, alongside Dr. Ndiame Diop, the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Zulum stated that the initiative

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NDDC Chief Ogbuku Highlights Old Students’ Contributions to Societal Progress

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasised the significant role that old students’ associations play in the advancement of their alma maters and society. Speaking over the weekend at the annual luncheon and dinner of the Government College Ughelli Old Boys’ Association (GCUOBA), Warri Branch, held at […]