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BSUTH establishes molecular laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A fully functional molecular laboratory has been established at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi. It is capable of conducting tests and investigations in the areas of B group streptococcus nucleic acid, Chlamydia Trachomatis nucleic acid, Ureaplasma Urealyticum nucleic acid, human mycoplasma nucleic acid, and gonococcal nucleic acid. During the
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Top 10 medical universities in the world

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
In the realm of medical education, certain universities have consistently set the benchmark for excellence. Join us as we explore a curated list of the world’s top 10 medical universities, renowned for their cutting-edge research, distinguished faculty, and transformative impact on global healthcare. Here are the top 10 medical universities in the world: Harvard University
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NUC acredits 5 programmes at Salem University Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five additional academic programmes at Salem University Lokoja in Kogi. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the vice-chancellor, stated this to press in Lokoja on Friday. He stated that the approval was communicated to the school via a letter dated June 6 and signed by the acting director of accreditation, Abraham Chindusu, […]
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UNICEF launches new child education project in the northeast to address out-of-school children crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has labelled Nigeria’s education sector as crisis-ridden, with figures skewed against the country across all education development indicators. According to UNICEF, the crisis is marked by a large number of out-of-school children, low attendance and engagement rates, low transition rates, low completion rates, poor
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ASUU insists on strike despite recent meeting

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Less than 24 hours after the federal government opened fresh discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a potential strike in the university sector, lecturers have revived their threat to embark on a nationwide strike. Yesterday, many union chapters at federal and state colleges held campus protests and news conferences to […]
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UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old female as acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest professor of Law, as interim vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the institution’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting on Wednesday, according to a statement
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Abia Secondary School Alumni Association alleges sexual misconduct takes place on school grounds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Ibeku High School Old Boys Association claims that morale has declined at their former school. They stated this at their meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, alleging that certain students from the school were spotted congregating within a hideout on school grounds to indulge in sex and other inappropriate acts. They further claimed that some members of the
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FG, ASUU reach agreement to avert strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
After a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) agreed to resolve all contentions to avoid a strike. The parties also agreed to begin a communication process to prevent the union’s planned industrial actions. At around 4:30 p.m., the parties met behind closed doors at the ministry’s headquarters
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6 students drown in Kaduna river after BECE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Six students from Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, drowned while returning from a Junior WAEC exam on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Manasseh Monday (16 years), Musa John (16 years), Pius David (15 years), Monday Ayuba (16 years), David Danlami (19 years), and Yahuza Audu […]