6 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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9 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: First Lady urges fairness in handling Delta Nursing students’ query

The Office of the First Lady has called for fairness and understanding in handling the queries reportedly issued to some students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences over their participation in chants during the First Lady’s visit to Delta State. A video that surfaced on social media showed students enthusiastically chanting during the Read More

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35 h. ago JUST IN: Enough is enough, Ondo students protest rising insecurity

Students under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ondo State chapter, took to the streets on Thursday to protest the worsening insecurity in the state. The demonstrators, primarily from Owo Polytechnic, blocked Oba Adesida Road near the “A” Division in Akure, chanting “Enough is enough” and demanding urgent government intervention. The students Read More

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6 d. ago Kebbi urges calm as meningitis kills six university students

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has urged residents to remain calm and stay safe in the face of the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in the state. The governor’s call follows the death of six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, due to meningitis. In a statement made available to our correspondent Read More

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7 d. ago Makinde urges new nursing students to shun exam malpractices

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, charged 147 new intakes of the state College of Nursing and Midwifery to embrace every lesson with an open mind and shun examination malpractices. He gave this advice during the second matriculation of the college, held at its main auditorium, Eleyele in Ibadan, the state capital. Represented by the Commissioner Read More

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9 d. ago Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation

Tribune Online Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation agos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, has charged secondary school students to adopt a growth mindset and believe they can develop their intelligence through effort, learning, Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lagos deputy gov charges parents, clerics on tackling societal issues

Tribune Online Lagos deputy gov charges parents, clerics on tackling societal issues Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Sunday enjoined parents and religious leaders to tackle pressing contemporary issues to promote humanity's well-being. Lagos deputy gov charges parents, clerics on tackling societal issues Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rebuild family values to save society, Lagos deputy gov urges parents

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has urged parents and religious leaders to take decisive action in addressing the decline of societal values, emphasizing their critical role in shaping the moral compass of future generations. Speaking at the 20th Late Justice Muri Okunola Memorial Ramadan Lecture on Sunday at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Marquee, Read More

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1 week ago Students group urges NASS to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on tax reform

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has called on the National Assembly to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed read more Students group urges NASS to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on tax reform

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2 w. ago Jandor’s exit, end to Lagos PDP problem – Party deputy chair

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused its 2023 governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, of causing division within the party. Speaking in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, the Deputy Chairman of the party, Tai Benedict, alleged that Adediran was the major challenge of the party. His comments came Read More

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2 w. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology

Tribune Online Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology     LAGOS State deputy governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged religious leaders in the country to teach their congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology. Hamzat appealed to the clerics to let their followers understand the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity and to sensitise their children to how […] Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bishop urges pilgrims to uphold Nigeria’s image, shun negative tendencies

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has enjoined intending pilgrims to join hands to make Nigeria work. He stated this during the departure of the 12th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan on Thursday in Abuja and Lagos. The Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Read More

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2 w. ago IWD: Experts inspire Lagos girls, highlight diverse career paths

Female students in Lagos State have been urged to be purpose-driven to achieve excellence in their chosen pursuits. These insights were shared by experts during a mentorship programme organised by a Non-Governmental Organisation, The Executive Woman, in celebration of International Women’s Day, under the theme “AccelerateAction.” The event took place at Lagos City Model College, Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak

Tribune Online Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak During an address to the students, Prof. Abayomi emphasised the importance of personal and environmental hygiene, urging them to adopt proper hand-washing habits and report any symptoms of diphtheria promptly. Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Pay attention to technical education, Polytechnic proprietors urge FG

Tribune Online Pay attention to technical education, Polytechnic proprietors urge FG “The fund should cover both students in public and private institutions because we are all in the same market, and all are students of the government. Pay attention to technical education, Polytechnic proprietors urge FG Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Breaking the cycle of consumption: Empowering Nigeria’s creative potential

Nigeria is plagued by a silent epidemic – a mindset that prioritises consumption over creation, imports over innovation, and theory read more Breaking the cycle of consumption: Empowering Nigeria’s creative potential

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3 w. ago Abuja Community Leader Hails Wike Over Planned Integration Of FCT Indigenes

Dianah Ngamdy, founder of Stark Pages Literary Students’ Initiative, a non-profit organisation, has raised concerns over students’ declining interest in reading and writing. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday during a sensitisation programme for secondary school students, Ngamdy emphasised the urgent need to revive literary engagement among young learners. To address this issue, Ngamdy announced […]

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3 w. ago NANS to IBB: Use N17bn presidential library fund to build, renovate schools in Niger

Tribune Online NANS to IBB: Use N17bn presidential library fund to build, renovate schools in Niger The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged former military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to allocate the N17 billion earmarked for constructing a Presidential Library toward building new schools and renovating existing ones to expand access to education in Niger State. The student body noted that Niger State lags in […] NANS to IBB: Use N17bn presidential library fund to build, renovate schools in Niger Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker

• Lawmakers bid her farewell   By Sunday Ani The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly appears to have given way to peace with the resignation of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and the return of the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. In what many saw as a surprise and unexpected move, Meranda, after 49 […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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