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LAWMA CEO urges behavioral, environmental sustainability at Babcock University event
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for stronger legislative frameworks and behavioral change to advance “green justice” and environmental sustainability. He made the appeal during a panel discussion at an event titled “Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action”, held at the Babcock University Law Campus in Iperu,…
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Gusau varsity disowns sacked UNIZIK VC
The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State has disowned the sacked Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, Anambra State, Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, saying that he has never worked as a professor in the University. Addressing the newsmen on Thursday evening in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Muazu Abubakar said, Dr.…
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FG reappoints Ikechebelu as UNIZIK Acting VC
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the reappointment of Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the new acting vice-chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). Ikechebelu’s reappointment as the new vice-chancellor of the university was announced in a letter on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo. “Sequel to the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed…
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Kwara pupils win Presidential Debate for third time under Gov AbdulRazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has celebrated the four public school pupils who emerged winners of the President’s School Debate Championship on Thursday in Abuja. The victorious team comprised 10-year-old Ajibulu Esther of Tanke LGEA School B, Ilorin South LGA; 12-year-old Akanbi Al-Amin of St. Cyprian LGEA Primary School, Offa, Offa LGA; 12-year-old Paul Unity of…
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President Tinubu orders leadership swap at FUL, FUOYE
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved a leadership reshuffle involving the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. This strategic decision, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, is aimed at promoting diversity and fostering national cohesion within the management of…
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President Tinubu dissolves Governing Council of UNIZIK, removes VC, Registrar
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the removal of its newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Bernard Odoh, and Registrar, Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike. The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included members Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin. According to a…
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Kwara: Innovation academy advocates education reform in Africa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Prikkle Academy, a social enterprise based in the Afon area in Kwara State, has called on Nigerian and African policymakers to intensify efforts to reimagine the education system to preserve culture, address climate change, and promote regeneration. This appeal was made during a briefing in Ilorin, following a retreat hosted by the academy in Afon. The…
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Creative arts, technology, agriculture: Nigeria’s new economic pillars, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has highlighted the creative arts, technology, and agriculture as key sectors to propel Nigeria’s economic recovery, describing them as the “new crude oil” for the nation. Speaking at the 36th Convocation Lecture of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos on Tuesday, the Governor urged the nation to prioritize non-oil exports to diversify the economy…
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NAUS condemns ‘exorbitant’ tuition fee hike at University of Ilesa
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The National Association of University Students (NAUS), Osun State Campus Monitoring Committee, has strongly condemned the steep increase in tuition fees at the University of Ilesa, describing it as unjustifiable and burdensome. The tuition fee, which previously stood at N290,000, has reportedly been raised to N1.5 million—a move that NAUS argues is detrimental to the educational…
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UNIOSUN Lecturer wins UI’s Best Doctoral Thesis Award
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Dr. Folorunsho Emmanuel Awoniyi, a lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies at Osun State University, has been awarded the Best Doctoral Thesis Award at the University of Ibadan’s 76th Convocation Ceremony. Dr. Awoniyi’s thesis, titled “A Phonological Study of Selected Yoruba English Broca’s Aphasics at the University College Hospital, Ibadan,” achieved an impressive…
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