2 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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2 h. ago Rivers: 37 Secondary Schools To Participate In 2025 Education Champions’ League

A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the […]

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4 h. ago Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

Since assuming office in 2018 as secretary general, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has brought some transformative read more Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

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4 h. ago Labour Institute, ILO/ UK University Partner On Workers Education

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered into a partnership with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the University of Greenwich’s Centre of Research on Employment and Work (UoG-CREW), London, on workers’ education, training and research to enhance productivity, industrial peace and harmony at workplaces. The historic partnership agreements between the […]

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5 h. ago From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

Fifty years after Professor Ayandele’s scathing critique of Nigeria’s “deluded hybrids” – the Western-educated elite who abandoned indigenous values without read more From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

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7 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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8 h. ago Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts

Tribune Online Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Despite the 22 million units of housing deficit in Nigeria, over N9 trillion worth of building projects are tied down in abandonment, experts in the built environment have said. Some of these projects lying wasting across the states of the federation, experts said, were mostly abandoned housing projects initiated by the federal government’s ministries, departments […] Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Nasarawa LP condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has strongly condemned the killing of 16 Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State, urging security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure swift justice for the victims. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lafia to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration, […] The post Nasarawa LP condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation

Hails EKSU’s giant strides as varsity confers honorary degrees on Senate Leader, two others at 29th convocation ceremony From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the current National Assembly is committed to promoting quality education in the country. This was as he hailed Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, […] The post Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products

Tribune Online Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products An indigenous pharmaceutical company, St. Racheal’s Pharma has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove import duty and levy on critical pharmaceutical products. The company stated this is imperative to help the poor and other vulnerable to access quality and affordable healthcare wherever they live and work across Nigeria. The chairman and CEO of the […] Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students

Tribune Online Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students Member of the House of Representatives representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Wole Oke has awarded scholarships to 1,000 indigent students who aspire to the Osun State Technical Education. The initiative, according to the lawmaker, was part of commitment to education and support to the administration of […] Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students Tribune Online

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41 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago 8 countries with scholarships, free education policy for international students in fall 2025

Governments and institutions worldwide are making efforts to provide accessible higher education for international students, with several countries offering free read more 8 countries with scholarships, free education policy for international students in fall 2025

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44 h. ago Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment 

Tribune Online Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the development of education, describing it as a crucial step towards shaping the nation’s future, empowering young Nigerians, and ensuring a brighter tomorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate Tinubu’s […] Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  Tribune Online

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44 h. ago TETFund to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has announced plans to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology Hub in Abuja Read More

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45 h. ago BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has pledge to support the Benue state government with innovative technology and ICT for the education of Benue children.   The Israeli Ambassador made this pledge during a working visit to the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) office in Makurdi.   […] The post BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625

Tribune Online PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Dr. Samuel Onoji, has urged newly admitted students to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as the institute matriculated 1,625 freshers. PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 Tribune Online

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63 h. ago NGO boosts Lagos riverine communities with skills, healthcare

A non-governmental organisation, the Lagos Lagoon Climate Response Project has deepened its impact on waterside communities around the Lagos Lagoon through a series of interventions in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability, culminating in an art exhibition at the National Museum, Lagos, from April 5 to 12. The initiative, known as Lagos Lagoon Chronicles, aims to Read More

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66 h. ago NELFUND boss hails Tinubu, says 500,000 register for student loan

Tribune Online NELFUND boss hails Tinubu, says 500,000 register for student loan The Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has extended warm felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. Sawyerr, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, extolled President Tinubu’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. He reiterated the President’s dedication […] NELFUND boss hails Tinubu, says 500,000 register for student loan Tribune Online

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