Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, western Nigeria, has retained its rating as the best Nigerian university in academic, administrative, research and community service for the fourth year. This was made public in a release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, on Friday in Ile-Ife. He noted in the statement that […]
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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is not considering adopting a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for its examinations. This is contained in a statement made from the National Office, at an interactive forum with the Education Correspondents on Thursday night in Abuja. The head of WAEC National Office, Mr Charles Eguridu said it would amount […]
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The West African Examinations Council has released the May/June 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination results, withholding 118,101 candidates’ results out of the 1.5 million students that sat the examination. WAEC Head of National Office, Mr. Charles Eguridu, announced this in Lagos at a press conference on Monday. Eguridu added that the states owing WAEC had […]
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In a damning assessment of Mr. Jonathan’s tenure, Prof. Soyinka said the former president, who left office in May following his defeat by the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, in the March 28 presidential poll, did not know that the nation had been compromised so badly under him until he (Soyinka) brought some issues to his […]
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Abuja is one of Nigeria’s most expensive cities. Each year, many prospective tourists bypass the country’s capital due to the high cost of living. However, once you learn the things to do and the things to avoid, you will discover that there are plenty of ways to keep the costs associated with a trip under control. […]
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) asked Nigerians not to patronize Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, the university on its website has replied the commission saying they are only out to black mail them and could be due to jealousy of the young but fast growing institute. Below is what the university management also wrote […]
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The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in collaboration with an India-based hospital, Apollo Children’s Hospital, said that it had successfully carried out an open-heart surgery on two out of four patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases in the hospital. Speaking with journalists on open-heart surgery programme of the university today, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of […]
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One of Africa’s most captivating destinations, Osogbo town and capital, Osun state, southwestern Nigeria exudes infinite cultural energy and offers huge excitement for travelers with budgets large and small. Osogbo’s attractions extend from enchanting, frozen-in-time historical structures to elaborate trado-religious festivals. In addition, the town vaunts a great collection of art as its residents are […]
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Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, approved the appointment of Prof. Blessing Didia as the acting Vice Chancellor of the state’s University of Science and Technology. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Mr Opunabo Inko-Tariah, announced this in a statement in Port Harcourt. Inko-Tariah said that Wike also approved the appointment of […]
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For many, the thought of Northern Nigeria conjures up images of bomb-damaged and dangerous cities with inhospitable residents; however, this is not entirely true as the region features idyllic cascades, picturesque plateaus, captivating architecture and welcoming locals who are proud to show off their local cities and culture. Those who are eventually drawn in by […]
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