UNILAG Resumption: Students’ compliance with conditions impresses school management

Lagos, April 30, 2016 (NAN)
 The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, says it is impressed with the level of students’ compliance with the conditions laid out for their reabsorption into the campus. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information Unit of the institution, Toyin Adebule and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday

Harnessing natural resources for national development

By Kayode Fayemi;
  For several decades, policy makers and observers warned that Nigeria’s continued dependence on oil as the mainstay of her economy was bound to jeopardize her long term economic growth and development. International financial institutions, development partners and knowledgeable experts at home were all in agreement that our overreliance on crude oil was an unsustainable strategic weakness. Between 1973 and 1978, during the oil boom, oil revenue rose quickly to more than 90 percent of Nigeria’s revenue. This increase was matched by an increase in public expenditure which quadrupled between 1973 and 1975.[1] Prior to the war, regions had run tax-based economies and enabled growth by leveraging comparative advantage largely in agriculture.

Innovation, change key to national development- Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday identified innovation and change as key to attaining the developmental aspirations of the country. He said this in his keynote speech at a development roundtable, `The Platform’, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. He said there were plans to pay bursary awards to 100 science, technology and mathematics students from 2016 and establish an innovation fund to support research and product development and commercialisation activities. He said significant resources were provided in the 2016 budget to enable innovation experts have easy access to fund.

Nigeria: How Finance Minister "Tamed" The IMF

OPINION By Salisu Na'inna Dambatta
On April 15, shortly after midday in the cosy Jack Morton Auditorium of the George Washington University, Washington DC, United States of America, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun said that Nigeria was not considering taking loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the 2016 budget deficit and cushion the effect of the country's dwindling income from oil.

We Need More Banks!!! FUTO students cry out

No Matter how much a private University charge for tuition fee per year, a Federal University always have their value and respected more, that's why people try all their best to get admission in any Federal University.

4 female University of Georgia students killed in car crash

ATLANTA (AP) — University of Georgia students and employees are devastated at the loss of four female students killed in a horrific, high-speed car crash that left another student critically injured, the school's president said at a sober Thursday briefing. The wreck happened when

TEEBILLZ SAGA!! the real story [LINDA IKEJI EXCLUSIVE]

When Teebillz shared his suicide note this morning on IG while pouring his heart out about the demise of his marriage to Tiwa Savage, many of us thought/hoped he was just talking, but he wasn't. Tunji 'Teebillz' Balogun tried to commit suicide this morning by jumping off the Lekki- Ikoyi toll bridge and this is fact!

DELSU Graduates Best student with CGPA of 4.86

During the 10th convocation ceremony held recently, the best graduating student of Delta state University (DELSU), Ossaiugbo Marcus Ifeanyi from the department of Mathematics was recognized and celebrated.

Federal Polytechnic Ado-ekiti Matriculation Ceremony Date

The 2015/2016 matriculation ceremony for freshers of Federal Polytechnic Ado-ekiti would hold on Friday, April 29th, 2016. Lots of efforts are being put in place to make sure it's a success,

2016 Budget Nnamani, Masari meet with Buhari to resolve issues

Ken Nnamani and Aminu Masari, former President of the Senate and former Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively, met with President Buhari over the 2016 budget. Nnamani after the meeting, advised the legislature and presidency to work together so a proper budget can be passed. According to Punch,

The Nigerian graduate: Alienation, brain drain and all that

By Adebayo Lamikanra

Education may mean different things to different people, but there is no doubt that it means something to everybody. For some, education is no more than a guarantee of a high standard of living in a society where the quality of life is appallingly low. For others, it is power with which to bend other people’s will and exploit them for their own selfish benefit.

UKEAS: Overseas study and career prospects

UKEAS (UK Education Advisory Services) offers you the opportunity to discover how an international education can be a career and life changing experience especially in these challenging times. Get ahead in life, career and business by attending the UKEAS Education Exhibition in Abuja and Lagos and get your dream of an international education qualification on track.

Saraki files fresh application to disqualify CCT chair, Umar, from trial

 

 

 

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has filed another application to disqualify Danladi Umar, the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, from continuing to preside over his trial.

Ajibola Oluyede, a counsel to Mr. Saraki, who is being tried for alleged false and anticipatory assets declaration, filed the application shortly after the trial resumed on Wednesday morning.

University of Jos gets new VC

The governing council of the University of Jos has selected Sebastian Maimako to take over from Heyward Mafuyai as vice chancellor of the university.

The selection followed the termination of the tenure of Mr. Mafuyai on April 21.

The Principal Assistant Registrar in charge of Information and Publication of the university, Abdullahi Abdullahi, said in a statement on Friday that the decision was taken at 12th Governing Council meeting of the university.

University of Ibadan shut over students protest, as crises spread in Nigerian varsities

The management of the University of Ibadan has closed the institution, ordering students to proceed on a long vacation after a protest by students over poor supply of electricity and water in halls of residence.

This has added to the growing number of universities recently closed down due to students’ unrest.

A circular issued by the management of the institution on Tuesday directed students to leave their halls of residence and proceed on a long vacation, while suspending academic activities till further notice.

Final Text Messages Between Teen Lost at Sea and His Mom Revealed: 'My iPad Is Dead, I Love You'

The final text messages between Perry Cohen, one of two 14-year-old boys lost at sea in July, and his mother were revealed to PEOPLE by an attorney representing the Cohen family.

US sends warning shot in Iraq via Hellfire missile

Iraqi fighters hold their position about 25 kilometres east of Mosul on September 9, 2014 (AFP Photo/JM Lopez)

Washington (AFP) - Before blowing up a jihadist cash hoard in Iraq, the US military warned bystanders of an impending strike by using a Hellfire missile to deliver the wartime equivalent of a doorknock,

Kim Kardashian Hangs out with Brother Rob and His Fiancée Blac Chyna

According to sources, Looks like Blac Chyna is truly back in the good graces of her fiancé Rob Kardashian’s famous family. Looks like Blac Chyna is truly back in the good graces of her fiancé Rob Kardashian’s famous family.

Ronaldo's absence in 0-0 draw at Man City leaves Real Madrid fans in pain

We have seen what a world without Cristiano Ronaldo looks like and it is hideous. It's rare for the 31-year-old Portuguese winger-cum-wizard to be hurt, but he missed the first leg of Real Madrid's 0-0 Champions League semifinal stalemate with Manchester City because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday. And Real suffered.

WORLD MALARIA DAY

Yesterday monday 25th april was the world malaria day
The 2016 world malaria theme was "End malaria for good" Below are the facts about malaria gathered by the WHO

MONDAY RUSH!!

Monday is the start of the week and it has always been the unspoken enemy of people who totally enjoyed their weekends.

SUNDAY EXHORTATION: worship xperience with Frank edwards

Come worship with Frank edwards on Wednesday 27th of april at

BABCOCK SET TO CONVOCATE ON THE 5TH OF JUNE

Babcock University is a private Christian co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. The university is located equidistant between Ibadan and Lagos.

GTBank Food & Drink Fair | 1st & 2nd May, 2016

Lagos is set to be treated to charming delights as foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, announces the first GTBank Food & Drink Weekend – Scheduled for the 1st and 2nd of May, 2016. The 2-day event is designed to showcase Nigeria’s emerging food industry as well as offer a wide variety of cuisines, such that attendees will be able to taste their way around the world. The GTBank Food & Drink weekend will be headlined by two critically acclaimed international chefs; Marcus Samuelsson and Raphael Duntoye.

Rapper Falz the bad guy talks on rumors, relationship with simi

Falz The Bahd Guy has shut down the rumour mill, as he finally shares information concerning his relationship status. In an interview with Channels TV’s ‘Entertainment News’,
Falz played down the rumours concerning a possible relationship with ‘Jamb Question’ singer, Simi.

THE BANKABLE STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR BY @dynamixontv

something big is coming,

PHYNO TO FEATURE 2FACE, CYNTHIA MORGAN & TIMI DAKOLO IN SECOND STUDIO ALBUM (SEE!!)

Phyno is on the final stages of his yet to be titled second studio album.
The indigenous rapper has been teasing his fans with features on the project.

ADELE NAMED UK’S RICHEST & FULL LIST!

Adele named UK’s richest female musician – The 27 year old singer has been named UK’s richest female musician according to the Sunday Times rich List. Within the space of one year, her fortune increased from of £35m to £85m making her the richest UK female artiste and 30th in the UK and Ireland music millionaires list.

BILLIONAIRE DAUGHTERS CUPPY & TEMI OTEDOLA SHARE PHOTOS FROM THEIR SISTER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY (PHOTOS)

Billionaire daughters Cuppy & Temi Otedola – Billionaire daughter Olawunmi Otedola turned a year older on thursday and was joined by her more popular siblings, Temi Otedola and DJ Cuppy.

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