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  • ASUU disburses N1m bursary to 14 indigent students in Sokoto

    ASUU disburses N1m bursary to 14 indigent students in Sokoto

    The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has disbursed N1 million as a bursary allowance to 14 indigent students of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS). Speaking at the occasion on Wednesday, the ASUU Chairman of the UDUS branch, Prof. Nuraddeen Mustapha, said two students obtained an ASUU national body scholarship award of N200,000 each. Mustapha said 12 other beneficiaries…

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  • Caleb University matriculates 1,644 freshers

    Caleb University matriculates 1,644 freshers

    Caleb University, Imota, in Lagos, has urged newly admitted students to remain sensitive about their relationship with God if they must push boundaries and overcome life challenges. Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, Vice Chancellor of the institution, advised while administering the oath of allegiance to the 1,644 freshmen for the 2023–2024 academic session at the matriculation ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos.  …

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  • 30 Salem University graduates called to Bar – VC

    30 Salem University graduates called to Bar – VC

    Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, said on Wednesday that 30 graduates of the university had been called to bar by the Body of Benchers (BOB) in Nigeria. The VC described the development as “cheering and encouraging news” for the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new lawyers are among the first set of…

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  • Women engineers call for gender equality in engineering profession

    Women engineers call for gender equality in engineering profession

    The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) says there is a need to address the gender and vulnerability biases that still persist in the profession. Mrs. Adebisi Osim, the association’s national president, made the remarks at the 2024 World Women Engineering Day celebration on Tuesday in Osogbo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the celebration has as…

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  • Sanwo-Olu increases students’ bursary

    Sanwo-Olu increases students’ bursary

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced an increment in bursary payments to indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions. Sanwo-Olu said this at the one-day parley he had with student union leaders and stakeholders. The parley, with the theme “Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Development,”  took place at Adeyemi Bero…

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  • Revenue harmonisation law ‘ll address illegal, multiple taxation – Nasarawa assembly

    Revenue harmonisation law ‘ll address illegal, multiple taxation – Nasarawa assembly

    The Nasarawa House of Assembly says the Harmonization and Administration of Revenue Law will address illegal and multiple taxation in the state. Mr. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the House, stated this after deliberation on the bill for a law to amend, repeal, and re-enact the Nasarawa State Harmonization and Administration of Revenue Law and for purposes connected therewith at plenary…

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  • Ododo applauds security operatives over rescue of 43 abducted travellers in Kogi

    100 days in office: Gov. Ododo begins projects’ inspection

    On Tuesday, Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi began inspections of ongoing projects in the state ahead of his administration’s 100 days in office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor’s first place of inspection was the new Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, where he inspected various ongoing projects. The projects included the Senate Building, Library, Lecture Theatres,…

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  • Governor’s wife to secure foreign scholarship for 50 Katsina students

    Governor’s wife to secure foreign scholarship for 50 Katsina students

    The wife of Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, says she has mapped out strategies to secure foreign scholarships for 50 qualified students in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor’s wife stated this on Monday in Katsina during the final of the state’s inter-school science practical quiz, debate competition, and presentation of awards. NAN…

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  • KWASU approves relief packages for physically-challenged staff, students

    KWASU approves relief packages for physically-challenged staff, students

    The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has approved relief packages for physically challenged members of staff and students of the institution. This is contained in the institution’s circular, dated March 4, 2024, signed by the Registrar, Dr. Kikelomo. Sallee, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the circular, staff with physical disabilities will…

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  • Nasarawa vocational institute will generate jobs, boost IGR, says assembly

    Nasarawa vocational institute will generate jobs, boost IGR, says assembly

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly says the establishment of Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim Vocational and Technology Institute Lafia will provide job opportunities and boost the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the state. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the House, stated this while receiving the report of the House Standing Committee on Education, Science, and Technology on a bill for…

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  • 21,924 candidates registered for 2024 UTME in Jigawa – JAMB

    21,924 candidates registered for 2024 UTME in Jigawa – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says that a total of 21,924 candidates registered for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Jigawa. The Public Relations Officer of JAMB in the state, Mr. Mukarram Bello, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Monday. Bello said that the candidates were registered between Jan. 15…

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  • 94 sacked Enugu College lecturers appeal to Gov. Mbah for reinstatement

    94 sacked Enugu College lecturers appeal to Gov. Mbah for reinstatement

    The 94 sacked lectures of Enugu State College of Education, Technical (ESCET) have appealed to Gov. Peter Mbah for reinstatement. The group made the appeal in a letter to Mbah, signed by Dr. Egbo Doris, Dr. Njideka Frank, and others, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu. In the letter titled “A passionate…

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  • COAS inaugurates laboratory in Kano school

    COAS inaugurates laboratory in Kano school

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated a 25-seat capacity computer laboratory built for the Government Girls Secondary School Charanchi, Bichi Local Government Area, Kano State. Inaugurating the project on Saturday, Lagbaja said the project was part of efforts to encourage the learning of ICT at the secondary school level. He explained that the Special Intervention…

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  • UniCal awards scholarship to 34 undergraduates with over 4.0 CGPA

    UniCal awards scholarship to 34 undergraduates with over 4.0 CGPA

    The University of Calabar has awarded scholarships to 34 high-flying students of the institution in its maiden “Vice Chancellor Scholarship Award Scheme.”. Prof. Florence Obi, the institution’s vice chancellor, disclosed this while presenting the awards to deserving students at the university’s Senate Chamber on Saturday. Obi said the scholarship was a response to her investiture speech on Dec. 1, 2020,…

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  • S/African lawyer partners Imo lawmaker, GetBundi College to train 12 youths on Coding

    S/African lawyer partners Imo lawmaker, GetBundi College to train 12 youths on Coding

    Mr. Johnson Anyiam, a lawyer in South Africa, is partnering with a member of the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Ebonine Ozioma, to train 12 youths on coding and digital education. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the youths are from Ozioma’s Njaba Constituency. NAN also reports that digital skill education will be on the GetBundi Education Technology…

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  • Embrace technology to make more impact – Don urges women lawyers

    Embrace technology to make more impact – Don urges women lawyers

    A professor of law, Prof. Oluyemisi Abimbola, on Friday urged women lawyers to embrace change and the world of technology to make a greater impact in society. Abimbola, the Dean, Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan, made the appeal at the 2024 International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Western Zone Leadership Training in Ibadan. She enjoined the women lawyers…

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  • Police will give priority to safety of schools – I-G

    Police will give priority to safety of schools – I-G

    The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, says the police will continue to give priority to the safety and security of schools nationwide. Egbetokun said this in Abuja at the inauguration of a training on safe schools for state coordinators and divisional police officers (DPOs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event also featured inauguration platforms,…

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