The private education sector in Enugu State is facing a severe challenge due to an increase in taxes and levies, pushing many school owners to the brink of closure. Stakeholders in the sector are decrying what they see as unfair taxation policies, describing the situation as a significant threat to their survival. At a recent…
Academic experts from Nigeria selected to lead crucial departments in The Gambia’s prestigious university, heralding a new era of collaboration Four Nigerian professors in Gambian university have been chosen to assume leadership roles, signaling a significant academic partnership between the two countries. The Nigerian Tertiary Academic Council (NTAC) made the announcement, highlighting the professors’ vast…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum for the government to meet its demands or face industrial action The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh strike notice, giving the Nigerian government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its long-standing demands. The ASUU strike notice follows the…
The Federal Government has raised the monthly allowance for corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, following the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act The FG increases corps members’ allowance to N77,000 per month, a significant boost from the previous N33,000, as announced by the Federal Government. This raise, which took effect in July 2024, is a…
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has given the green light for the employment of 2,000 medical professionals in the state. Out of these, 1,000 personnel will be employed by the Rivers State Health Management Board, while the other 1,000 will be deployed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Governor Fubara emphasized his administration’s…
Nigerian Lecturer Targets World Record with 150-Hour Non-Stop Lecture Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a dedicated Nigerian academic, is set to break the 150-hour lecture world record, an ambitious attempt approved by Guinness World Records. He aims to surpass the previous record of 139 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds, held by Indian Professor Arvin Mishra since…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) expresses outrage over a testimony of divine intervention in an exam, which was shared by a member of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry A viral video featuring a testimony from a member of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry has ignited controversy within the Christian community. In the…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results for the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), revealing that over 60% of candidates secured credits in five subjects, including both English Language and Mathematics. This marks a notable achievement for this year’s examination cohort. According to NECO’s latest update, of the 828,284 students who participated,…
The NECO 2024 SSCE rankings have been released, revealing that Abia State secured the highest performance rate, while Katsina State fell to the bottom. Out of the 1,376,423 students registered, 1,367,736 actually took part in the exams, and 60.55% of these candidates achieved five credits, including both Mathematics and English Language, according to the National…
The UK government has increased the financial threshold for international students, citing inflation and rising living costs. The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a significant increase in the financial requirements for international students seeking to study in the country. According to new guidelines issued by the Home Office, foreign students will now need to provide…
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