10 h. ago Mum made sure we combined schoolling and skill acquisition from primary to university –Oghene, GMYT Group CEO

By Agatha Emeadi Dr Princess Kelechi Oghene is a serial entrepreneur and  educationist with interest in fashion. A former model for Orange Drugs Limited, she is the Chief Executive of GMYT Group Limited, a fashion institute. With focus and determination, she has created a number of business enterprises. Oghene’s late mother began to groom her […] The post Mum made sure we combined schoolling and skill acquisition from primary to university –Oghene, GMYT Group CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Umar Education Group Empowers Nigerians With Foreign Varsity Study Opportunities

  Umar Education Group (UEG), a UK-based leading study-abroad consultancy, has offered Nigerian students the opportunity to pursue world-class education abroad in top-ranked universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Australia. In a bid to democratise global education, UEG stated that it’s offering free consultations across the UK, Canada, US and Australian institutions […]

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26 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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26 h. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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30 h. ago We’re building a culture of savings, reasonable spending in teenagers – Founder, MinieMoney

Gbolahan Faniran, CEO and founder of MinieMoney, a fintech-edtech Hybrid Company has said through its MinieMoney app, it is helping read more We’re building a culture of savings, reasonable spending in teenagers – Founder, MinieMoney

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34 h. ago Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie

Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie, a former Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University, Owerri, and former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), in this interview with Stanley Uzoaru in Owerri, expresses concerns over claims that the Imo Charter of Equity started with the election of Chief Achike Udenwa as the governor of Imo […] The post Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Katsina, EHA Clinics partner to expand universal health coverage

The Katsina State government and EHA Clinics have partnered under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to universal read more Katsina, EHA Clinics partner to expand universal health coverage

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44 h. ago Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over the ongoing protest by primary school teachers under the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic read more Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

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46 h. ago “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over what he described as transactional politics in Nigeria. Obi alleged that some politicians bankroll young people to harass and discredit advocates of good governance on social media. Speaking at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States of America, on Thursday, the former governor of […] The post “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago The patience dividend: Why leaders who wait strategically lead stronger

In 2013, Satya Nadella wasn’t the loudest contender for Microsoft’s CEO role. While the media buzzed with bigger names and read more The patience dividend: Why leaders who wait strategically lead stronger

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50 h. ago SWAN Calls For Collaboration With UNIJOS Ahead Of NUGA Games

The Plateau State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a collaborative effort with the University of Jos (UNIJOS) to enhance sports development in anticipation of the upcoming Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competition, which will be hosted by the university. In a statement issued by Abdullahi Abdullahi, Senior Deputy […]

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50 h. ago Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) in the 2024 financial year recorded a Gross Written Premium of $ 1.214 billion, read more Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

Economics

52 h. ago Teachers, Area Council Workers Stage Protest in Abuja Over Unpaid Wages

Primary school teachers and workers from the Area Councils, united under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), took to the streets of Abuja to protest outside the gate of the FCT Minister. The demonstration was sparked by the failure of the six area council chairmen to […]

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54 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Insecurity, banditry crippled academic activities at our main campus –Prof. Armayau Hamisu Bichi, outgoing Vice Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Sir, how has it been for the past five years that you have been on the saddle of leadership here? I thank the Almighty Allah for taking me this far. The past five years have been wonderful well and by the grace of God, I think I have done well. When […] The post Insecurity, banditry crippled academic activities at our main campus –Prof. Armayau Hamisu Bichi, outgoing Vice Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS

From Isaac Job, Uyo Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the Association of Specialists Medical and Dental Academics (ASMEDA), and the Nigerian Association of Dental and Hospital University Staff (NADHUS), began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, April 23. The […] The post NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

FCT nurses, primary school teachers, and Area Council workers in the Federal Capital Territory have staged a protest at the read more FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

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62 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman

The Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State, has dismissed a senior lecturer, identified as Dr Usman Aliyu, over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs Kamila Aliyu. It was gathered that Director, Information and Public Relations of the institution, Zailani Bappa, disclosed this in an interview with the […] The post Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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