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Ex-minister: Lagos education sector needs more work despite apparent improvements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former minister of works and housing, thinks there is still more work to be done in Lagos’ education sector, despite apparent improvements in standards. Mr Ogunlewe stated this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He remarked on the sidelines of the

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Ogun students demand an end to importation of counterfeit Adire

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

The National Association of Ogun State Students urged the Federal Government on Sunday to take action against the importation of counterfeit Adire fabric from China. Adire (tie and dye) is a domestically produced cloth from Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, that provides jobs to thousands of people. The popular Adire Market in Itoku, which is the traditional

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UNIBEN electricity disconnected over N300 million monthly bill – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, has voiced alarm over the catastrophic impact of the recent 300 percent energy bill increase on Nigerian universities. She complained about the severe toll on Nigerian universities, claiming that the majority of the country’s public institutions were on the verge of bankruptcy. Salami, who also serves

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Moderate alcohol drinking is advantageous to health, says professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

Prof Augustine Ogbonna, a professor of Brewing Science and Technology at the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Uyo, has stated that there is no biblical prohibition against moderate alcohol consumption. He stated that, contrary to popular belief, moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages can be beneficial to health. Ogbonna spoke on […]

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Foundation donates buildings to ‘special’ students school in Anambra

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The Godwin and Patricia Okeke Foundation provided dormitories and classroom blocks to the Special Secondary School for the Deaf in Odoakpu, Onitsha, Anambra State. The newly equipped facilities include classrooms, hostels, dormitories, and vocational centres, all furnished with essential learning resources. During a speech following the handover of the buildings to the

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Otti offers scholarships to children of the police officers killed in Aba

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has offered scholarship to the university level to the children of the three police officers slain in Aba, the state’s commercial nerve. This is even as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, led by Rt. Hon. Allwell Asiforo, condemned the killing of the police officers as a cruel shock. He requested that

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VC applauds Prof. Gwarzo for donating two ambulances and a 60-seater luxury bus to FUDMA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The management of Federal University Dutsin-ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has praised the president of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo, for gifting two ambulances and a 60-seater deluxe bus to the university. Prof. Ar’mayau Bichi, the university’s vice-chancellor, made the commendation while leading the university’s management personnel on

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OYSCATECH matriculates 2,273 students for the 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has matriculated 2,273 students who have been admitted to the institution’s various programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. Addressing the 15th Matriculation ceremony conducted on school grounds, the Rector, Professor Akinola Akinlabi, congratulated the matriculating students and described

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CASIO develops new calculator to improve students’ learning outcomes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE has launched an exclusive edition calculator built specifically for Nigerian educators and students, as part of its commitment to provide the best possible assistance and innovation. The latest scientific calculator, fx-9910NG PLUS 2nd Edition, combines basic calculations with sophisticated features such as differential computation,

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iScholar offers scholarships to 100 Nigerian students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The iScholar initiative has pushed the bar higher, as the humanitarian organisation recently accepted 100 Nigerian students for a fully financed scholarship outside of Nigeria. The scholarships, which range from Master’s Degree Programmes to PhDs, are designed to help Nigerian students realise their aspirations. Speaking during the onboarding event, Tolulope

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Experts recommend integrating leadership skills development in school curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The need to prepare Nigerian children and young adults for societal relevance now and in the future in the emerging world of work and knowledge economy has made it critical for the country to incorporate leadership skill development into the school curriculum, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. This will allow both public and […]

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Alleged killer of UNIBEN graduate arrested in Delta

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The Edo State Police Command has reported the arrest of the accused killer of Glory Adekolure, a University of Benin (UNIBEN) graduate. Adekolure reportedly went to UNIBEN for her final clearance on June 13, 2024, but her body was discovered behind a tree on a street in the Iyowa Community of Benin City, Edo State’s capital. […]

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BSUTH establishes molecular laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

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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ASUU encourages Nigerians to urge FG to meet union’s requests

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has encouraged Nigerians to pressure the federal government (FG) to meet its requests for improved welfare and administrative conditions at public universities. The union made the request on Friday during a news conference at Abia State University (ABSU) in Uturu. Happiness Uduk, zonal coordinator for ASUU Calabar zone, […]

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FUNAAB reveals why no lecturer has become a professor in two years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has explained why the university has been unable to promote any of its senior teaching staff to the post of professor in the past two years. The institution attributed the problem to the lack of a governing council, which has the authority to authorise such promotions. […]

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Top 10 medical universities in the world

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

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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Presidency seeks participation of 36 states for school feeding programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, the Presidency urged the 36 states of the Federation to participate in the execution of the school feeding initiative. Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President of the School Feeding Programme, made the request during his presentation at a two-day training programme for Nigerian state authorities on the domestication of the […]

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NUC acredits 5 programmes at Salem University Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

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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JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Supplementary Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued the results of candidates who took the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. The supplementary examination was held for 28,835 applicants who were unable to be biometrically authenticated during the main 2024 UTME and hence

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UNIOSUN awards research grants to 8 final-year students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) management awarded research support grants to eight final-year students. The grant was based on the school’s dedication to cultivating a strong research culture and prioritising problem-solving innovation. During the presentation of the cash to the students, Vice Chancellor Clement Adebooye stated, “N500,000 was