Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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Nigeria @63: President Tinubu vows to eradicate poverty, terrorism
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism, and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. He affirmed that the administration is actively implementing programs and policies designed to empower Nigerians to combat these challenges effectively. Speaking at the passing-out parade of Cadets of the 70th Regular Course, Direct Short…
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Abuja hospital faces N100, 000 fine for fatal negligence
An Abuja hospital may face a meagre fine of N100,000 under the National Health Act after allegedly refusing immediate treatment to a young woman, Greatness Olorunfemi, who fell victim to ‘one-chance’ criminals in the city. ‘One-chance’ is a term used to describe criminal gangs that engage in kidnappings and robberies on public transportation. It was…
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EU allegedly debunks Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s claims on relocating 4,000 Imo youths abroad
In a recent campaign event ahead of the upcoming governorship election in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma pledged to facilitate the relocation of 4,000 interested indigenes of Imo State to Europe and Canada by the end of December this year. Speaking to a jubilant crowd, Governor Uzodinma shared his plans to assist Imo indigenes seeking…
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Italian man who murdered Nigerian citizen bags 24 years jail term
An Italian man, Filippo Ferlazzo, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 39-year-old Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, in July 2022. The tragic incident took place on a central street in Civitanova Marche, Italy, where Ferlazzo assaulted Ogorchukwu, who was on crutches, in broad daylight. The assault which occurred…
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Niger College of Education becomes 63rd state-owned university
The Niger State University of Education in Minna has been upgraded into a fully recognized university in the country, and is now the 63rd state-owned university in the country. The move was spurred by the State Government’s request for the activation of the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) earlier recognition of the institution. The NUC had…
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Nigerians paid N154bn as e-banking fees in H1’ 23
Customers of nine prominent Nigerian commercial banks paid a staggering N154 billion in fees for utilising electronic banking (e-banking) services during the first half of 2023 (H1’23). The banks in question, including Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, Stanbic IBTC, First City Monument Bank, Unity Bank, Fidelity Bank, and…
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Analysis: How top Nigerian universities evolved in global rankings
The recent global rankings of world universities released by the Times Higher Education for 2024 has revealed the dynamic and competitive nature of the academic landscape of higher education in Nigeria. These rankings, which evaluate universities based on various criteria including teaching, research quality, industry engagement, and international exposure, provide a valuable assessment of the…
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Nigerian top universities listed in UK’s 2024 rankings
As students seek the best higher education institutions in Nigeria, the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024 have been released, offering insights into the most esteemed universities. The rankings are determined based on universities’ performance in five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. A total of 18…
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Google celebrates 25 years of revolutionising information access
Tech giant, Google is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of revolutionizing how people access and gather information. Starting as a modest search engine designed to help users locate answers to complex questions in an era when information retrieval meant reaching out to knowledgeable acquaintances or relying on printed materials, Google has evolved into…
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EDSIEC charges lawyer N94 million for election documents
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has demanded a staggering N94 million from a senior associate with Perchstone and Graeys Akhigbe Oserogho, for the photocopying and certification of electoral documents related to a Local Government Area (LGA) election that took place in Edo state earlier this month. Oserogho had initially requested access to various…