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By Bliss Okperan The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has warned the rising school fees of tertiary institutions in Nigeria could backfire in the future if nothing is done by the federal government to stop it. Speaking on Channels TV Sunday Night, the union leader said in two years’ time, about 40 to 50 per cent of students in universities across the country could drop out of school because of their inability to pay the high fees. The don urged the federal government to stop the arbitrary increment in school fees by

By Aduragbemi Omiyale A student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Miss Sonia Nwakanma, has retained her position as the Best Female Chess Player in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the third year running. She clinched the latest accolade she first picked in 2021 at the prestigious Abuja Inter-School Chess Competition, rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN). Miss Nwakanma, who is a member of the 2023 graduating set of the school, attributed her achievement to her school’s robust in-house sports and personal development facilities that offer students opportunities to compete with

By Modupe Gbadeyanka At least 180 teachers in Enugu State have undergone a six-month training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. The advanced STEM training is to equip the educators picked from public schools in the state with the latest STEM teaching tools and methodologies. The programme was facilitated by the Teacher Aid Initiative (TAI) and the TY Danjuma Foundation to boost STEM education. Recent statistics highlight a growing gap in STEM education across Africa, underscoring the pressing need to invest in initiatives that inspire and prepare the next generation for STEM careers. This collaboration between TAI and

How to Collaborate with an Essay Writing Service to Enhance Your Writing Skills Writing has been one of the most significant methods humans have developed to communicate across space and time. It has allowed us to know more about our past, comprehend our present, and envision our future. In today’s world, writing is still one of the main forms of communication around the globe, thus, learning how to write well it’s essential. Poor writing skills can affect not only our academic or professional careers but also our personal life. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of writing skills and

By Dipo Olowookere National President of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Mr Ezekiel Mam, has said if 50 percent of population of the nation consumes at least an egg per day for one year, the sum of N1.7 billion could be generated as revenue daily and N620 billion annually. The PAN chief stated that currently, an average Nigerian consumes 70 pieces of eggs annually, adding that if per capita consumption of eggs increases to 100 eggs per person per year, the annual revenue from eggs would rise to N340 billion. Speaking during his presentation in Abuja last week, Mr Mam

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The deadline for filing of annual tax returns in Lagos State has again been pushed forward by one month, Business Post has learned. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of Corporate Communications at the Lagos State Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), Ms Monsurat Amasa, confirmed that the new deadline is June 30, 2020. Recall that the initial date to file annual returns for individuals (both employees and self-employed persons) was March 31, 2020, but the agency shifted forward to May 31, 2020. But the statement from Ms Amasa today said tax payers can now file the

Keystone Bank Limited has become one of the founding signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking, committing to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. By signing the Principles for Responsible Banking, Keystone Bank joins a coalition of 130 banks worldwide, representing over $47 trillion in assets, in committing to taking on a crucial role in helping to achieve a sustainable future. Taking place at the start of the UN General Assembly, the official launch of the Principles for Responsible Banking marked the beginning of the most significant partnership to date

By Dipo Olowookere The long hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have nabbed a Lebanese national with more than $2 million in his possession. The suspect, Mr Abbas Lakis, was picked by the agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following intelligence report that he had on him undeclared huge sums of monies aboard the Egypt Airline bringing him from the Kano Airport en route Lebanon. When he was searched at the airport, the EFCC discovered that he had about $2.1 million, £163,740, Riyal 391,838, CHF 3,420, Lira 435, 109,000 Lebanese Pounds, Dirhams 10,135, ¥10,000, Riyal10

By Investors Hub European stocks have moved notably lower on Monday, with airline and technology stocks coming under selling pressure after Ryanair warned on profits and China said it is in no hurry to resume trade talks with the U.S. Alphabet Inc.’s Google has suspended business with Huawei and German chipmaker Infineon Technologies also reportedly suspended shipments to the Chinese telecom giant, adding another dimension to the U.S.-China trade war. While the U.K?.s FTSE 100 Index has slumped by 0.9 percent, the German DAX Index and the French CAC 40 Index are both down by 1.6 percent. Infineon shares have

By Investors Hub technology stocks showed a significant move to the upside over the course of the session, driving the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index up by 1.5 percent. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) posted a standout gain after the biotech company reported second quarter results that exceeded analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Considerable strength also emerged among retail stocks, as reflected by the 1.4 percent gain posted by the Dow Jones Retail Index. Tobacco, computer hardware, and telecom stocks also moved notably higher, while steel stocks moved sharply lower amid concerns about the impact of the trade dispute

By Adedapo Adesanya Amid global tensions spurred by the spat between the United States and Iran, oil prices are expected to keep trading upward this week especially for Brent Crude. On Monday morning, the oil futures hit $70 per barrel. As for the West Texas Intermediate (WTI), it traded to its highest point in seven months following the attack last week, hitting the $64 per barrel mark. This would be the first time since April 2019 that the future had reached that level. Oil prices were already experiencing a good outlook before the news broke out that the United States

By Adedapo Adesanya  Trading on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) segment of the foreign exchange market closed on a bad note as the Naira depreciated marginally against the US Dollar. Business Post reports that the Naira closed the day’s trade at N362.50/$1 after dropping 5 Kobo or 0.01 percent against the US Dollar from the N362.45/$1 it was exchanged at the market window on Tuesday. According to information from FMDQ, the depreciation the local currency came despite an ease of pressure on it as reflected in the value of transactions recorded yesterday. The investors window