The Federal Government has stepped in to address the recent deportation orders issued against some Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom. A delegation led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Ambassador Christian Okeke, along with leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in the UK, will meet with the […]
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Students from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) have earned international accolades through their participation in the X-Culture 2024-1B competition. These exceptional students were honored in a ceremony by Vice-Chancellor Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, on Monday, May 27, 2024. The X-Culture competition brings together students from around the world to develop innovative solutions for real-world business
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IHE Delft is offering four partial scholarships for Latin American students to pursue a Master’s degree in Sanitary Engineering and Sanitation. The scholarships cover the full tuition fee (approximately 50% of the total cost) for the 12-month MSc program on Water and Sustainable Development, with a focus on the Water and Health track. Eligibility: To
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Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was adopted as Nigeria’s first national anthem on October 1, 1960. The anthem’s lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Frances Berda composed the music for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The second national anthem, “Arise O, Compatriots,” replaced “Nigeria, We
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The Enugu State Government has cautioned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the planned disruption of ongoing West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination on May 30. The government gave the warning in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Aka Eze Aka, on Wednesday in Enugu. Aka said there
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, Oyo Axis, has assured that Alex Timileyin, a student of Ajayi Crowther University who was tortured to death due to a phone theft allegation, will get justice. This was disclosed by the NANS Oyo Chairman, Ridwan Adegoke, during a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday. Timileyin was clubbed
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The Federal Government has directed outgoing vice-chancellors in federal universities to nominate their deputies to temporarily serve as acting vice-chancellors. This was conveyed by the National Universities Commission in a letter to the outgoing vice chancellors which was dated May 28, 2024. The letter signed by the acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, said
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The pyramids of Giza, located on the west bank of the Nile River in northern Egypt, are one of the most fascinating and awe-inspiring ancient monuments in the world. Built over 4,500 years ago, these towering structures were erected as tombs for three Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The pyramids of Giza
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrated its 49th anniversary by hosting an engaging awareness session for secondary school students at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The event, organised by the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Communication, aimed to enlighten the youth about the organisation’s mission, significant achievements, and vision for the future. The
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Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) is a leading institution in Nigeria known for its focus on teacher education and training. Situated in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, TASUED has carved a niche for itself as the premier university of education in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the development of the nation’s educational sector. TASUED was established
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A 17-year-old student, Emmanuela Ilok, has reportedly been awarded full scholarships to study Software Engineering by some of the world’s prestigious universities, including Stanford, MIT, Yale, UPenn, Princeton, and Columbia. Education activist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, shared Ilok’s accomplishments in a post on his X page on Sunday. “This is Emmanuela Ilok, the
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A week after the House of Representatives passed a bill to dump the current national anthem for the old one, the Senate on Tuesday, similarly passed the bill. With the passage, the bill now awaits the assent of President Bola Tinubu to become a law. The old anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ composed when Nigeria
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The Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has emphasized the critical role played by research, innovation, and technology in the overall development of any nation. He made this remark during the commissioning ceremony of upgraded equipment for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering laboratories, donated to the university by
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The Advocacy and Marketing for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Benue State, the Nasarawa State Menstrual Hygiene Management Project, in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, have given sanitary pads to female students across the states in celebration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day on May
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The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to impose sanctions on officials responsible for the pains and sufferings Nigeria students in countries abroad are facing. It, therefore, summoned the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the leadership of the Federal Scholarship Board over the delay in the payment of outstanding grants to the
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The IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation has announced the 2024 scholarship applications for students, aimed at supporting indigent but talented students across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Foundation, Ms Peace Chukwu, during a press conference in Awka, on Tuesday, disclosed that the scholarship opportunity is open to students across all the 36 states
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As armed attacks on schools escalate across Nigeria, with an alarming increase in abductions of students and school workers for ransom, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) is urging the federal and state governments to adopt community policing as a solution to this pressing issue. Mike Ene, Secretary-General of the NUT, made this appeal in
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The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), a program spearheaded by the US Consulate General in Lagos, has introduced its groundbreaking Project Pinnacle in Enugu State. This pioneering effort aims to cultivate leadership and community engagement among secondary school students. CYFI, known for mobilising young Nigerians with outstanding vision and capabilities to create impactful projects, has
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