14 h. ago Sokoto Gov’t Settles N500m Outstanding Fees For Foreign Students

The Sokoto State Government has spent about N500 million to pay outstanding fees of state indigenes sponsored by the immediate-past administration at Integral University in India. Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir disclosed this while presenting certificates to two Master of Science (M.Sc) graduates of the University. Alhaji Gobir said about eighteen […]

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3 d. ago Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy

By Seyi Babalola The United States Embassy in Nigeria has declared that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, which include foreign students and exchange travellers, must now make their personal social media profiles public as part of a new visa screening requirement. According to an update made on Monday by the US […] The post Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, which corresponds with the 1st of Muharram, 1447 AH, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year. The state governor Ahmed Aliyu said that the holiday is intended to allow the Muslim Ummah in the state […] The post Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago US Colleges Relying On Foreign Students Face Threats Amid Trump Visa Crackdown

Many financially vulnerable private colleges in the United States face heightened uncertainty as new visa restrictions introduced by the President Donald Trump administration jeopardise their reliance on international students enrollment as critical source of their revenue. According to a recent Forbes report, 16 nonprofit institutions, including St. Francis College in New York and Hult International […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits

Tribune Online Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits "It's important to recognise that, historically, many conflicts have ended not solely through force, but through dialogue... Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sokoto govt pledges stronger partnership with ICAN to drive economic growth

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), describing the accounting body as a vital partner in promoting good governance, enterprise development, and sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new leadership of ICAN’s Sokoto District […] The post Sokoto govt pledges stronger partnership with ICAN to drive economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation In a bold move to tackle poverty through data-driven governance, the Sokoto State Government has approved the conduct of a Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Survey aimed at... Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation Tribune Online

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