The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has debunked the insinuations that tertiary institutions in the South-East were deliberately excluded from accessing the student loan by Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Special Adviser to the institution’s Vice-Chancel...
D’Tigress of Nigeria are now placed eighth in the world based on the latest FIBA rankings. According to the list released on Thursday by the world basketball governing body, the six-time AfroBasket champions rose four spots to become one of the top 10 teams globally. The ranking makes D’Tigress the firs...
Nestlé has announced launch of a sustainable packaging for its cereal, Golden Morn, underscoring the brand’s dedication to championing environmental responsibility. .Aligned with Nestlé’s global recycling vision, the new packaging is a testament to the company’s pledge to ensure that more than 95 per ce...
Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country with immediate effect. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the significant policy shift yesterday. “While the temporary policy was set to expire on February 28, 2025, IRCC is endi...
Relief is on the way for tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals reeling under huge electricity bills. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity used by these institutions. To benefit are Federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The various...
Basic education in the country is not enjoying the best of times, as the dearth of teachers is threatening the delivery of quality teaching at that level. The personnel audit conducted by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, last year showed that the nation requires additional 194,876 teacher...
