31 m. ago Ajimobi technical university holds 5th convocation as 50 bags first class

By: Oluyinka Oladoyinbo The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan will, on Saturday, hold its fifth convocation ceremony with no fewer than 50 of the graduating students bagging first class degree. The event, which culminates the founder’s week of the institution, will see 183 students graduating from the institution. The vice chancellor of the institution, […]

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91 m. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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4 h. ago Nigerian Cornell Scholar Champions Women’s Central Role In Nation

A Nigerian doctoral researcher at Cornell University, Omobolanle Joseph Akinniyi, has called for a reshaping of national and global understanding of women’s contributions to nation-building through groundbreaking academic work that connects historical insight to contemporary political relevance. Akinniyi, a PhD candidate in African History, made the call in a chat with journalists on Tuesday. He […]

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17 h. ago Kwara varsity secures N1bn TETFund grants to boost infrastructure

Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, Professor of Islamic Studies and Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has said that the institution read more Kwara varsity secures N1bn TETFund grants to boost infrastructure

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19 h. ago Police Officer To Die By Hanging For Killing JOS Undergraduate

The Chief Justice of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, has sentenced a police officer, Sgt. Ruya Auta, for the shooting death of a 300-level University of Jos student, Rinji Bala. Mann, in a ruling delivered at the Plateau State High Court 1 on Tuesday in Jos, pronounced a death sentence — by hanging or lethal […]

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23 h. ago COUCH 2025 reinforces push for inclusion in innovation economy

The push to integrate young innovators into Nigeria’s technology and innovation economy took centre stage as the Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, in partnership with the National Universities Commission, hosted the Grand Finale of the Coderina University Challenge 2025 in Abuja. The event, held recently at the NUC Auditorium, brought together top government officials, university Read More: https://punchng.com/couch-2025-reinforces-push-for-inclusion-in-innovation-economy/

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29 h. ago KWASU secures N1bn TETFund special intervention, additional grants to enhance infrastructure

Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), has disclosed that the institution is witnessing steady growth with read more KWASU secures N1bn TETFund special intervention, additional grants to enhance infrastructure

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29 h. ago Gaise Baba, Shallipopi, Davido, Omoni Oboli lead YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 rankings as platform launches new recap tool

Shallipopi, Davido and Nollywood star Omoni Oboli topped YouTube Nigeria’s newly released 2025 rankings, as the platform rolls out its read more Gaise Baba, Shallipopi, Davido, Omoni Oboli lead YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 rankings as platform launches new recap tool

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31 h. ago Edo student dies in motorcade accident after final exam celebration

A final-year Ambrose Alli University student dies in a motorcade accident while celebrating his final exams. The FRSC confirmed one death and five injuries Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-student-dies-in-motorcade-accident-after-final-exam-celebration/

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32 h. ago EPL: Salah’s Liverpool future uncertain as Saudi clubs eye January move

Doubts grow over Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future as Saudi Pro League clubs prepare a January move. Will the Egyptian star leave Anfield this winter? Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-salahs-liverpool-future-uncertain-as-saudi-clubs-eye-january-move/

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34 h. ago New Jersey ‘Santa For Hire’ Arrested Over Alleged Possession Of Child Abuse Material

  A 64-year-old New Jersey man who worked as a “Santa for hire” has been arrested after authorities accused him of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, a revelation that has raised alarm over his repeated contact with children during holiday events. According to a Tuesday report by the Daily Star, the suspect, Mark […]

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35 h. ago 82 bag first class as KWASU graduates 8,119 at 13th convocation

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has produced 82 First Class graduates among a total of 8,119 degree recipients during its 13th convocation ceremony.

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36 h. ago Astronomers detect cosmic flash from early universe star blast

Astronomers detected a powerful cosmic flash from a star that exploded when the universe was just 5% of its current age, 13 billion years ago. Read More: https://punchng.com/astronomers-detect-cosmic-flash-from-early-universe-star-blast/

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39 h. ago Achieving UHC requires political will, strategic financing – Health minister

Nigeria’s health minister explains why political will, strategic financing, and innovation are crucial for achieving Universal Health Coverage for all citi Read More: https://punchng.com/achieving-uhc-requires-political-will-strategic-financing-health-minister/

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42 h. ago SSANU rejects FG’s PPP plan, warns against job losses in universities

The union said the PPP proposal was a familiar path that had repeatedly resulted in job losses...

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51 h. ago AUST, Push Africa equip youth with practical healthcare skills to bridge workforce gap

The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, in partnership with Push Africa, has rolled out a new phase read more AUST, Push Africa equip youth with practical healthcare skills to bridge workforce gap

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56 h. ago 72 bag first class as Achievers varsity graduates 705 students

Achievers University (AU), Owo, Ondo State, is set to award degrees to 705 graduands across its first and higher degree programmes, with 72 students graduating with First Class Honours.

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57 h. ago SSANU threatens strike over marginalisation, unpaid allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) threatens a total strike in 2026 over government marginalisation and unpaid earned allowances Read More: https://punchng.com/ssanu-threatens-strike-over-marginalisation-unpaid-allowances/

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66 h. ago Varsity Gets Approval For AI, Nursing, Cybersecurity Courses

African University of Science and Technology has secured preliminary approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence undergraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Nursing and Cybersecurity. The institution’s president, Prof Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday at the maidenl graduation  of the nursing care and care-assistant training programme organised in partnership with […]

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3 d. ago ‘I Owe Nothing To Anyone – Ancelotti Gives Answer On Neymar’s World Cup Hopes

Carlo Ancelotti says he doesn’t “owe” anyone a place in his Brazil 2026 World Cup squad after once again being asked about Santos star Neymar’s prospects. The Brazil icon has repeatedly been left out of recent national squads due to injury issues, but after scoring a hat-trick for his club last time out, speculation over […]

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