12 h. ago Nigerian universities, polytechnics: Structured approach to tackle talent crisis, accelerate development

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its quest for economic and industrial development. With a burgeoning youth population and read more Nigerian universities, polytechnics: Structured approach to tackle talent crisis, accelerate development

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13 h. ago Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says

Tribune Online Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says HEAD of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Dupe Ademola-Popoola has stated that over 80 per cent of the causes of blindness in Nigerian children are either treatable or preventable and therefore called for a statewide system to ensure that no child is left without vision screening. Professor Ademola-Popoola, in a lecture […] Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says Tribune Online

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33 h. ago CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion, Price Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion, stimulating productivity, and delivering on its core monetary and price stability mandate. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Lagos, themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”, the Bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. […]

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43 h. ago Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed new board members for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), key agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Idris Olorunnimbe has […] The post Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago VC Selection: Universities Are Being Turned Into Commodities For Politicians – ASUU

It also said that while the welfare of lecturers in Nigerian public universities was poor, the infrastructure in the campuses were not in good condition. The post VC Selection: Universities Are Being Turned Into Commodities For Politicians – ASUU appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Act Now On 2009 Agreement Or Face University Strike – ASUU Warns FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warned the Federal Government to act quickly to prevent a strike in public universities. The warning was made in a statement signed by ASUU’s National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, on Saturday. The union said, “Feelers across campuses indicate that lecturers in Nigerian public universities are, to put it […] The post Act Now On 2009 Agreement Or Face University Strike – ASUU Warns FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigerian universities will continue to produce graduates unfit for labour market demand, if —SSANU President

Tribune Online Nigerian universities will continue to produce graduates unfit for labour market demand, if… —SSANU President In this exclusive interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, the National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Comrade Mohammad H.  Ibrahim, speaks on the consequences of inadequate funding to Nigerian universities and the economy, and other related issues. Excerpt. SSANU has often lamented issues around unpaid allowances, poor working conditions, and inconsistent government […] Nigerian universities will continue to produce graduates unfit for labour market demand, if… —SSANU President Tribune Online

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1 week ago Why professional bodies need to work with us on varsity admission quotas — NUC

Tribune Online Why professional bodies need to work with us on varsity admission quotas — NUC “Professional bodies do not establish any academic programmes in Nigerian universities, and you cannot give that which you do not have, or own." Why professional bodies need to work with us on varsity admission quotas — NUC Tribune Online

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1 week ago TECNO to Empower Over 2,000 Nigerian Student Creators with Bold New Creators Hub Initiative

TECNO has announced the launch of the Creators Hub, a new initiative designed to empower over 2,000 student content creators across Nigerian universities. The Creators Hub is part of the campaign rollout for the brand’s latest smartphone, the TECNO SPARK 40 Series. The Creators Hub will shine a spotlight on students already creating magic with […] The post TECNO to Empower Over 2,000 Nigerian Student Creators with Bold New Creators Hub Initiative appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘In any entertainment industry, talent is the cheapest commodity, not enough to succeed’

Tribune Online ‘In any entertainment industry, talent is the cheapest commodity, not enough to succeed’ Irorosuayire Ogheneruemu, professionally known as Raymu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and vocal coach whose music blends soul, Afro-pop and contemporary influences into emotive sounds. A first-class graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Babcock University, Raymu emerged the first runner-up in the just concluded Nigerian Idol Season 10. He spoke to ROTIMI IGE in a recent […] ‘In any entertainment industry, talent is the cheapest commodity, not enough to succeed’ Tribune Online

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4 w. ago We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor

Tribune Online We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more specialized treatments while also expanding their offerings beyond curative care […] We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor Tribune Online

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4 w. ago The talent crisis is real, but companies are looking in the wrong place

For decades, companies have relied on the same narrow hiring playbook: screen for degrees, filter for years of experience, and read more The talent crisis is real, but companies are looking in the wrong place

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4 w. ago Six universities, MTN, NDA, 16 others dump grid over blackouts

Frustrated by persistent power outages and soaring costs of diesel generators, six Nigerian universities, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria, the Nigerian read more Six universities, MTN, NDA, 16 others dump grid over blackouts

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