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NUC applauds Delta govt commitment to sustainable educational development

The National University Commission (NUC) has applauded the Delta State government in a demonstration of recognition for its significant strides in the realm of sustainable educational advancement. . The commendation was expressed by Chris Maiyaki, the acting executive secretary of the NUC, during a formal visit by the commission to the governor at the government […]

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Unilag student benefits from US Consulate Public Diplomacy grant

In a remarkable display of cross-cultural collaboration, Oluwadamilola Sansadeen, a first-year Marine Sciences student at the University of Lagos, embarked on a transformative journey that transcended borders and united two continents. After securing a U.S. Consulate Public Diplomacy grant in 2022, Sansadeen’s trajectory took her from the bustling city of Lagos to the heartland of

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India: Schools closed amid rising eye flu cases

Authorities in India’s northeastern state of Nagaland have closed schools in the state until August 26 following an increase in the cases of conjunctivitis (eye flu) among school children. According to the local government officials on Tuesday, cases of conjunctivitis have been reported in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Niuland, and Mon districts. “The deputy commissioners of these

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Burna Boy captures imagination of Uniuyo’s history, international studies department

In a surprising turn of events, a popular saying propagated by Nigerian music sensation Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has found its way into an unexpected setting—the examination halls of the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. The saying, “No evidence, you go explain tire,” has become a part of the academic discourse

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UI increases accommodation fees by 100 per cent as civic group demands reversal

A civic organisation, the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), has called on students of the University of Ibadan to reject the 100% increment in accommodation fees while demanding an immediate reversal. Condemning the race to increment in fees by federal universities, ERC stated that such a step only increased the economic hardship occasioned by the recent

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Afghanistan plans reopening of schools for female students

A committee of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education says it is working on a plan to reopen universities for female students, local media reported on Monday. The committee disclosed this during an annual report briefing of the ministry. “We will share it with the public if the plan is finalised,” the report said. Acting Deputy

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Kaduna govt reduces tuition fees in tertiary institutions

Kaduna state government has announced the downward review of tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions. Gov. Uba Sani announced the measure during an interactive session with newsmen in Kaduna on Monday. Sani said that the review was in response to public outcry over the current fees in state-owned tertiary institutions and their effects on school

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UNICAL: Mgmt to recall students lists sent to law school by suspended prof

The management of the University of Calabar has said it will recall the lists of students sent by the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law of the university, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, to the Nigerian Law School in the last two years for scrutiny. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Florence Obi, revealed this

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Nigeria gets first blue economy minister: What you need to know about blue economy

The former governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola has been appointed as Nigeria’s first blue economy minister. On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially inaugurated his 45-member cabinet, a move that followed his recent assignment of specific portfolios to the members. Yet, amidst these developments, it is the establishment of the Ministry of Marine and

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Don advocates certification in technical skill programmes

Renowned historian, Prof. Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA, has called for certification of technical skill programmes in universities. Speaking during a visit to the Glorious Vision University, Lagos Campus, Ketu, Falola emphasised that universities should be interested in certification of the informal economy even as they invested in technology, engineering,

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