We’ll tackle inadequate students hotel accommodation, says Oba Aladelusi, Chancellor, FUT, Minna
The Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUT Minna), Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has promised to look into the inadequate students' hotel accommodation in the institution.
Skyrocketing food prices: What Nigeria must do
By Dr Zainab Suleiman Nigeria has been faced with ruinous problems of late, but what posits as the height of it all is the unbearable hike in prices of food commodities. It is regrettably true that the country has found itself in serious food uptight condition and this has been a great concern for everyone, […]
PARALYMPIC GAMES: Latifat Tijani picks Nigeria’s first gold medal in Tokyo
TIJANI Latifat became the first athlete to pick Nigeria’s medal in Tokyo2020, she put up a scintillating performance after her first lift of 105kg was disallowed. ALSO READ: PARALYMPIC GAMES: Adesokan finish 1kg short for a medal The Ogun state born athlete, came back strong with burning enthusiasm to write her name in gold with […]
RELIEF: Aubameyang hits hatrick, as Arsenal rout West Brom 6-0 in Cup tie
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat-trick led Arsenal to their first win of the new season as West Brom were thrashed 6-0 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. The Gunners have endured a difficult start to the Premier League campaign, losing to Brentford and Chelsea in succession and increasing pressure on Mikel Arteta. But the Arsenal manager was […]
Role of women in space technology: Breaking boundaries in final frontier
As the world celebrates new milestones in space exploration and technology, there is a growing realisation that women play pivotal roles in this once male-dominated field.
FIFA’s Infantino calls for ‘show of solidarity’, urges PL, La Liga to release players
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has urged the Premier League and La Liga to release its players in a “show of solidarity” for the upcoming international break. Starting after this weekend’s matches, the break will run for two weeks and see the resumption of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Due to strict rules […]
WATCH LIVE: Maiden edition of Vanguard Mental Health Summit
Vanguard hosts its maiden edition of Mental Health Summit at the Eko Hotels and Suite, Thursday.
How Nigerian universities can level up with Oxford, Cambridge, others — Stakeholders
By Adesina Wahab SPEAKERS at a Freshers Event held for Nigerian students going for postgraduate studies in Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the United Kingdom, UK, have given tips on how the nation’s universities can rise to the level the two institutions and others have attained in global recognition. The event, which was held at the […]
Students groan as AE-FUNAI hikes hostel fee from N70,000 to N300,000
By Arogbonlo Israel SOME medical students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi (AE-FUNAI) have decried the recent hike in accommodation fee by the school management. In a memo issued August 2 by the university to announce the new fee, the total school fees for medical students came to N513,500, while accommodation fees sky-rocketed from […]
AbdulRasaq, WHO seek better attention to primary heakthcare
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday sought improved funding for primary healthcare and easing of legal logjams militating against effective running of what the governor called the bedrock of healthcare worldwide.
Nigeria cannot develop without adequate attention to technical education — Zubair
Engr. Mustapha Zubair is the Acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State. In this interview, he speaks on his efforts to improve the quality of training in the school, the importance of technical and vocational education among other issues. By Ozioruva Aliu WHAT has the experience been since you assumed office? When you […]
Saraki Condoles with Kwarans over Death of Ex-Dep Governor, Ogundeji
Immediate-past President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commiserated with the people of Kwara of State over the passing of Chief Joel Ogundeji, who served as Deputy Governor of Kwara State, between 2003 and 2011. Saraki, in whose administration as Governor of Kwara State, Ogundeji served, described the death of the late politician, […]
Zenith Bank launches intelligent chatbot, ZIVA
Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Chatbot on WhatsApp named ZIVA (Zenith Intelligent Virtual Assistant), which enables customers to perform financial transactions and enjoy real-time customer service from their mobile phones. Customers can enrol by simply adding the bank’s verified WhatsApp mobile number 07040004422 on their mobile devices, agree to the […]
How NDIC, BOI can boost FDI, export— ISAN National Co-ordinator
Says CBN N10bn capital mandate for ICG firms not adequate By Peter Egwuatu The National Coordinator of Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), Dr Anthony Omojola has said that Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NIDC) and Bank of Industry (BOI) should play their expected roles in the International Credit Guaranty, ICG and the export […]
Jos crisis: Kaduna evacuates students from Plateau
By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board has evacuated students of the state origin studying in University of Jos and other tertiary institutions in Plateau State. The Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Hassan Rilwan disclosed in a statement on Thursday. According to the Executive Secretary, the evacuation was concluded last […]
Anambra guber: Umeoji to embark on door-to-door campaign
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja HON. Chukwuma Umeoji is set to begin a door to door campaign in his bid to contest the forth coming governorship election in Anambra State under the All Progressives Alliance, APGA. Ahead of this,his campaign posters have flooded the streets of Anambra and Abuja,respectively. Cities and towns like Awka, Onitsha, […]
