Education

The Federal Government has defended its decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from unrecognised universities in Togo and Benin Republic. According to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, these degrees, awarded by what he described as “illegal” institutions, tarnish Nigeria’s reputation. Mamman emphasised that the decision …

By Funmi Ojo The lifeless body of 21-year-old Mojisola Awesu, a student at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, was discovered in a refuse dump. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident, which unfolded in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. Investigation revealled that Awesu had been …

Deputy Managing Director of Providus Bank, Mr. Kingsley Aigbokhaevbo, has attributed the virtues of integrity, diligence, and discipline he embodies today to his formative years at the University of Ibadan (UI). Speaking during his investiture as a UI@75 Ambassador in Ibadan, Mr. Aigbokhaevbo reflected on his journey, noting that he …

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has highlighted the positive impact that 167 foreign-trained graduates, sponsored by his administration, will have on the state’s health and other critical sectors. This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Saturday. …