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Nigerian students, others in Canada affected greatly by unemployment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

A major unemployment issue impacting at least one million international students in Canada, especially Nigerians, has raised concerns about loose immigration laws that have transformed the country into a haven for migrants, as well as a lack of low-wage jobs. According to Voice of America,

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JAMB: UNILORIN Remains the Most Preferred University among UTME Candidates in 4 Years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

From 2020 to 2023, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was the most sought-after higher education institution in Nigeria among Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates. The discovery was revealed recently at an ongoing policy discussion headed by Andrew Adejoh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. According to the Joint Admission and

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Ajilore to deliver Babcock University’s 48th inaugural lecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Professor Kolade Ajilore, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, will deliver the institution’s 48th Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. According to the Registrar, Dr Jonathan Nwosu, “the Professor of Marketing Communications, Prof Ajilore, will deliver a paper

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Benue government to reopen nursing schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared the reopening of nursing schools in the state to promote safer medical and health practices. Governor Alia made the call during a thanksgiving mass in his honour at St. Gabriel’s Parish, Iorkighir, Tse Agberagba, Konshisha LGA, Benue. According to him, schools will be improved to degree […]

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JAMB set to release first batch of 2024 UTME results today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has concluded plans to release the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, is scheduled to hold a press briefing in Abuja on Monday regarding the release of the results and related matters, as indicated in a notice circulated to journalists in the […]

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Stakeholders blame the 20% UTME admission rate on inadequate funding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2024

Stakeholders have expressed worry about the inadequate carrying capacity of existing public tertiary institutions, whilst private universities consistently struggle to fill admission quotas because of high tuition prices. This anomaly came to light this week when the Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir, announced that only 20% (380,000) of the over 1.9 million

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University don stresses the importance of lecturers, students engaging in effective modes of communication

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2024

Odunola Alabi, a professor of English Semiotics and Stylistics at the University of Ilorin, argues that lecturers and students must explore semiotic and stylistic modes of communication in order to achieve the intended effect. She stated that people engage in various languages, such as symbols, signs, writings, and noises, to express their opinions in order […]

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Leadership, entrepreneurial skills is important for students to make an impact – Corona Schools CEO

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2024

For children to develop the well-rounded talents required to compete worldwide, schools must incorporate leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and robotics into their curriculum. Adeyoyin Adesina, chief executive officer of Corona Schools’ Trust Council, made the statement at the opening of the organization’s new three-story secondary school building in

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Old students of Federal Government College renovate hostel

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

The 1976/1981 ex-students of Federal Government College, Odoogbolu, Ogun State, have commissioned a freshly renovated female hostel at their alma mater. According to them, the initiative will create a more favourable learning environment for students while also complementing the government’s efforts to provide affordable and quality education. Speaking at the

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BBNaija’s Miracle graduates from an aeronautical university in the US

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

Miracle Igbokwe, winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ season, graduated with honours from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA. Miracle filmed the moment he mounted the stage to accept his certificate in the video. Miracle acquired both his Private Pilot and Flight Dispatcher licences in July of 2018. In June 2019, he […]

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TETFund discontinues use of vendors for training programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) stated that one of the measures it implemented was to remove the use of vendors and contracts in its academic and professional staff training programmes. Contracts were no longer employed for the agency’s content-based interventions, save for infrastructure projects that required the procurement of materials, tools,

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MDCN accredits medicine at Novena University/Asaba Specialist Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved Medicine as a complete academic curriculum at Novena University/Asaba Specialist Hospital. This accomplishment, according to stakeholders, was made possible by the commitment, drive, and resilience of Prof Ofili Charles, Provost of the College of Medical and Health Sciences, Novena University, and Dr. P. A.

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Zulum approves employment of 15 people with disabilities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has allowed the automatic employment of 15 people with disabilities who have completed formal education and earned degree certificates, NCE, diploma, and vocational training certifications. The governor offered his consent in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House, where he met with members of the Association of People Living with […]

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Jim Ovia has been appointed to chair the Nigerian Education Loan Fund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Mr. Jim Ovia, a well-known banker and businessman, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Mr. Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s largest banks and a respected business leader who has made several efforts and contributions to the development and […]

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FG begins upgrade of 50 secondary schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Federal Government has begun the upgrade of 50 senior secondary schools around the country. Dr. Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, NSSCE, made the announcement during a recent courtesy visit to Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, by Commissioner of Education Dr. John Mamman. According to Fatima Ahmed Bappare, […]

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Isyaku Rabiu University introduces 16 undergraduate programmes – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Kano (KHAIRUN) has announced its 16 undergraduate programmes. Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, the university’s vice chancellor, made the announcement during a press briefing in Kano on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the university’s official commissioning is scheduled for April 27. Mr Garba, speaking through the

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Kukah claims that Northern universities restrict Christian activities on their campuses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, has raised concern about the decline in diversity and meritocracy in Nigeria’s universities. He claims that public institutions in the North are resistant to the idea of having churches built on their campuses. Kukah stated this on Thursday during his appearance on Arise […]

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Qatar to sponsor the education of 1,000 orphans in Borno

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Qatar Charity Organisation will finance the education of 1,000 orphans in Borno. The ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, Ali-bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, made the announcement on Thursday in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit to Borno Governor Babagana Zulum. Mr. Al-Hajri emphasised the Qatari government’s commitment to strengthening relations with Nigeria. He

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JAMB extends the registration deadline for 2024 direct entry

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for direct entry would be extended to a later date. In an interview on Thursday, the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stated that the decision to delay the direct entrance registration deadline to a later date is to ensure that no Nigerian child is denied […]

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UNICROSS alumni file a lawsuit to dissolve the governing council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2024

The University of Cross River Alumni Association has instructed its legal counsel to file a legal action in order to prevent the government from continuing to support the Governing Council of the university and its claims. After Wednesday’s National Executive Council meeting, the association made this announcement in a communiqué. Governor Bassey Otu was urged […]