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Use the student loan programme to develop digital skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Abdullahi Kashifu Inuwa, has encouraged the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to prioritise short courses in digital skills. The call is very appropriate and timely, and it represents a huge step forward

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Gunmen kidnap students travelling in Delta

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

Gunmen reportedly kidnapped an unspecified number of students travelling along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State. Channels Television said that the event occurred on Monday. However, information about the abduction remain unclear at the time of this publication, as security officials have yet to issue an official statement on the subject.

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American model, Rubi Rose plans to visit Unilag in December

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

Rubi Rose, an internationally recognised American model and rapper, is set to pay a much-anticipated visit to the University of Lagos (Unilag) in December, causing excitement among admirers and followers. On her official X page, formerly Twitter, she stated, “Unilag in December.” Her upcoming visit to the University of Lagos, a well-known university in Nigeria,

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Lawyer: Federal government should integrate space law into school curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

Mujahid Indabawa, a space lawyer, has encouraged the Federal Government to include space law in school curricula to raise awareness and put the country on the world map of international law practice. Mr Indabawa, who also serves as the Assistant Director of Legal and Space Regulation Services at the National Space Research and Development Agency, […]

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UNIMAID lecturer brutally murdered in his office by unidentified assailants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a lecturer in the Department of Physical and Health Education (P.H.E) at the University of Maiduguri, was brutally murdered in his office. Abdulkadir was slain on Sunday when unknown assailants crept into his office and attacked him with a knife and hammer. According to sources and several colleagues and associates of the […]

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UNILORIN expels 6 final year students, 13 others for numerous misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Kwara State, has expelled and rusticated 19 students, six of them are final-year students, for suspected involvement in various infractions. On Monday, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, issued a press statement revealing this. At its 220th/221st meeting, the Students’ Disciplinary Committee

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Kuda Bank Growth Intern Opportunity For Young Graduates 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

Kuda is looking for an intern to join the Growth team and help with day-to-day operations and initiatives. This will entail administrative activities, platform and process administration, research, and campaign setup. This post will be part of the Growth Marketing department, but you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Growth Product and Growth […]

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Foundation promotes tennis development at Igbobi College

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

Tennista Foundation has established its ‘School Tennis Support Programme’, with Igbobi College serving as the foundation’s first beneficiary. The initiative intends to provide tennis training for young people while also developing academic and life skills, with the goal of promoting physical and mental health. Michael Nwoseh, Tennista Foundation’s

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Canadian province to give 12,900 study licences to international students by 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

The Federal Government of Canada has allocated Nova Scotia 12,900 study permits for its international student allocation to tertiary institutions, a fall of nearly 7,000 permits from 2023 numbers. Despite this drop, Nova Scotia remains a popular location for overseas students pursuing higher education. As of October 2023, Nova Scotia had roughly 16,000 international

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McPherson University admits 551 students for 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

At its 12th matriculation ceremony, which took place at the University Multipurpose Hall in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, McPherson University officially admitted a new class of students for the 2023–2024 academic year. The acting registrar of the institution, Mr. Olufemi Adebowale, administered the matriculation oath to the matriculants, who were beaming in their radiant

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Group seeks additional intervention for PWDs in education and healthcare

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

The Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti has urged the Ekiti State Government to address the needs of people with disabilities (PWDs) in education, healthcare, and access to public facilities. The group made the appeal yesterday in Ado Ekiti at a one-day conference with PWDs and other stakeholders hosted […]

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Kidnappers storm university campus, abduct 3 UNICAL students from hostels (SEE NAMES OF VICTIMS)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2024

The Cross River Police Command confirmed on Sunday the abduction of three University of Calabar (Unical) students. The command’s spokesman, SP Irene Ugbo, said that the students were abducted on Thursday night at one of the university dorms on campus. Ugbo, who did not provide information about the abduction, did say that the police were […]

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Firm develops the skills of HCC students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2024

As part of activities commemorating 2024 International Women’s Day, 7gongs, an Africa-focused public relations and strategic communications consultancy, held a personal development workshop at Holy Child College (HCC), Ikoyi, to equip students with skills that will improve their chances of success in life. The workshop, titled Shaping Brand You, seeks to provide

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FCT 5% tax on private schools will kill businesses, school owners warn

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2024

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has stated that imposing a 5% annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will push school owners out of business. The Department of Quality Assurance of the FCT’s Education Secretariat announced the action in January, prompting the group to petition FCT Minister […]

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Davido establishes music and arts faculty at a Ugandan university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2024

David Adedeji Adeleke, a Nigerian music celebrity better known as Davido, has established a music and arts faculty at a Ugandan university. The Nigerian rapper revealed this in videos and photographs posted on his Instagram story on Saturday, March 30, 2024. In a lavish event at the university, Davido was presented with a distinguished prize […]

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NECO approves Saudi Arabian school as SSCE centre

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

The National Examinations Council has finalised plans to hold the Senior School Certificate Examinations (Internal) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This follows the successful accreditation of the Nigeria International School in Jeddah by a NECO delegation led by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, and Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO Registrar. During the […]

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Benin universities: NANS warns students to avoid the fake accreditation list

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned students and other stakeholders to disregard a list sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja outlining approved public and private universities in Benin Republic. According to NANS Senate President Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the supposed list has been circulating on social media. He stated […]

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Nigerian College of Aviation, Zaria does not have a single helicopter for training – Rector

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

Shaka Imalighwe, the acting Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, has revealed that the institute does not have a single helicopter for training purposes. Mr Imalighwe made the revelation on Thursday during an investigation into the sale of the two aircraft in Abuja. Mr Imalighwe informed the House of Representatives Committee […]

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LAUTECH Acting VC warns incoming students to obey university’s law

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

Professor Rasaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, interim Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has warned newly enrolled students not to violate the institution’s statutes and regulations. He underlined that the university administration will not hesitate to impose appropriate punishments on anyone who violates such

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ZUBEB promotes 2,020 teachers in Zamfara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

As part of the state’s efforts to support teachers, the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZUBEB) has promoted 2,020 teachers who were eligible for advancement, spanning grade levels 6 through 16. The ZUBEB public relations officer, Ibrahim Musa Maizare, revealed in a statement released today that the Executive Chairman of the board, Professor Nasir […]