At least 650 Nigerians studying at ESM University, Benin Republic, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu for assistance following the derecognition of the university by the Federal Government.Recall that the Federal Government recently banned Nigerians from enrolling in some universities in Benin and Togo after discovering that over 22,500 graduate certificates obtained from these universities…
The National Youth Service Corps has said polytechnic graduates or holders of the Higher National Diploma without evidence of undertaking the mandatory 12-month industrial training will not be registered at the NYSC orientation camp to participate in the national youth service. The acting Director of Press and Public Relations, NYSC, Mrs Caroline Lembu, who spoke…
In a move to gradually solve challenges facing the aviation sector, particularly the aircraft shortage, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, Boeing. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to…
Holders of Canadian visitor visas will not be able to apply for a work permit within the country. This is coming amidst recent immigration reforms that have sparked protests, especially amongst international students. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a statement on Wednesday said it will discontinue the policy that allows visitors to get…
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the matching grants of state governments for infrastructural projects under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) to N3.5 billion. The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi said this on Thursday at a 5-day financial training for SUBEB Chairmen and Board Secretaries in Ibadan.Bobboyi…
A media entrepreneur, Prince Nduka Obaigbena has called on journalists to prepare for Artificial Intelligence if they want to remain relevant and in business. Prince Obaigbena, who is the Chairman of the THISDAY/Arise Media Group, made the call in a keynote address at this year’s Lateef Jakande Annual Memorial Lecture organised by the Nigerian Guild…
Nigeria has signed the Samoa Agreement as a member of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) . The partnership agreement which is between the EU and its Member States, on one hand, and the members of the OACPS on the other, was signed in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister of Information and National…
