itel and Niger Delta University (NDU) in Amassoma, Bayelsa State have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This was disclosed by Oke Umurhohwo, the West Africa Marketing Manager at itel. He disclosed this via his LinkedIn page on Wednesday December 6, 2023. The recently sealed MOU, according to the regional manager, signifies the establishment of […]
The Borno State Police Command has successfully neutralized a potentially catastrophic situation by diffusing an improvised explosive device (IED) discovered at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri. The incident was confirmed by ASP Nahum Daso, the command’s spokesperson, during a press briefing held on Tuesday in Maiduguri. According to Daso, the alarming discovery was
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About 15,000 Nigerians will be graduating from the first phase of Project Technical Vocational Entrepreneurialship Training (TVET) Maximisation. TVET Maximisation is a Federal Government-funded initiative and it is a technical and vocational skill acquisition programme, targeted at equipping millions of young Nigerians with the skills necessary for economic independence. A statement signed by the Director,
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Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), expressed deep worry over the prevalence of Nigerian youth involved in cybercrimes. In a statement issued by the EFCC, Olukoyede highlighted the alarming statistic that seven out of ten students in Nigeria are now participating in cybercrimes. Speaking during a courtesy visit from
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) chapter has vehemently condemned the tragic killing of Agabaidu Obiaje Joseph, a final-year geology student. According to reports, the incident unfolded at approximately 7:00 pm on Saturday when Agabaidu fell victim to a suspected phone snatcher, who allegedly stabbed him while he was
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Governor Peter Mbah’s recent announcement of the 2024 budget for Enugu State, with a significant emphasis on education and infrastructure, has garnered positive reactions from Nigerians. The governor’s commitment to allocating 33% of the budget to the education sector has been particularly praised, reflecting a recognition of the pivotal role education plays in societal development.
Chinekwu Onyemenam is a first-class graduate of the Faculty of Law, University Of Ibadan. She speaks with Edugist on her academic journey and ambitions for the legal profession. Excerpts Please share with Edugist, a little about yourself and your background I’m Chinekwu Onyemenam, a graduate of Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan. I come from
A native of Anambra State, Valuable Mbajiorgu, has emerged as the top candidate among visually impaired students in Nigeria, securing the coveted title in the 2022 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Mbajiorgu, a determined student from St. John of God Secondary School in Awka, demonstrated outstanding scholarly
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