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By Bliss Okperan Students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have taken to the streets in protest against the increment of tuition fees by over 100 per cent. The aggrieved students, who marched around the school premises, took their protest to the main gate of the institution, causing traffic gridlock along the Etta-Agbor and Mary Slessor roads in Calabar Municipality LGA. The protesters took placards with various inscriptions to kick against the decision of the management to increase their fees as well as other charges, asking for an immediate reversal. Some of the inscriptions read, “return to the old fees”,

By Aduragbemi Omiyale There are plans to add more schools to the Re-imagine Education program of Airtel Nigeria and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria. In December 2022, both organisations launched the initiative to transform education, leveraging the power of technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences for children across the country. With a shared vision of empowering children through education, Airtel and UNICEF have been working together to provide innovative solutions that bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities for all children. The two parties have promised to continue to work hand in hand to expand

By Bliss Okperan A lawmaker representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Mr Aminu Sani Jaji, has raised alarm over the safety of children in schools in some parts of Northern Nigeria. The part of the country has witnessed kidnappings by terrorists and bandits, including in schools, leading to a low appetite for education over safety issues. While addressing newsmen in Abuja, he said, “These concerns intensify as incidents like the kidnapping of Federal University Gusau students follow purported dialogues, prompting public figures to call for a holistic approach to address the insecurity crisis decisively.” “Addressing the issue

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Norwegian writer, Mr Jon Fosse, for “his innovative plays and prose, which give voice to the unsayable,” according to the Royal Swedish Academy. One of his country’s most-performed dramatists, Mr Fosse, 64, has written some 40 plays as well as novels, short stories, children’s books, poetry and essays. Learn more about the 2023 #NobelPrize in Literature: https://t.co/dVT9QJr7PM — The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 5, 2023 Mr Mats Malm, permanent secretary of the academy, announced the prize Thursday in Stockholm. Mr Malm said he reached Fosse by telephone to

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria works towards improving testing as COVID-19 cases near 30,000. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that it will establish a molecular laboratory and an Emergency Operation Centre in Nasarawa State for the testing of coronavirus. This was disclosed by NCDC Director-General, Mr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Wednesday during a visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital, after a facility tour on the ongoing diagnostic disease centre being constructed by the state government. The laboratory will be set up at the Dangerous Disease Diagnostic Centre in the state.

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Some hours ago, Lagos State Government, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, accused the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing headed by his predecessor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, of frustrating efforts of his administration to carry out a “total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi. Miffed by remarks of his successor, who is also a member of his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Minister released a statement, replying the Governor’s allegations. In the statement signed by Special Adviser to the Minister on Communications, Mr Hakeem Bello, Mr Fashola said the allegations were false. He said the allegations

By Adedapo Adesanya As Immigration Generates N62.6 billion in 2019 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) revenue generation increased by 60 percent year-on-year to N62.6 billion in 2019, according to latest figures published by the Federal Ministry of Interior. The figure was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, while presenting the 2019 Annual Report of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Abuja on Tuesday, May 6. The annual report is a document containing vital data and information which Nigeria consults for national planning, decision making, research work, education and business development for both the public and private sectors. In

By Ebitonye Akpodigha If the Federal Government wants the release of the remaining Chibok girls in custody of Boko Haram, then it may have to pay ransom and free not less than 16 commanders of the terrorist group detained by the Nigerian government. These are the conditions set by the outlawed sect, according to Vanguard. The paper reports that Thursday’s release of 21 of the over 200 kidnapped schoolgirls by the group was to test government’s level of commitment and sincerity in the ongoing dialogue. All things being equal, Boko Haram representatives and those from the FG may resume talks

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been given a revenue target of N3.019 trillion by the Senate for the year 2022 as it approved the N369.04 billion budget for the agency in the year under review. The target was set by the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday after the consideration of a report by the Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs headed by Mr Francis Alimikhena. According to the lawmaker, out of the N3.019 trillion revenue target, the NCS is expected to rake in N1,693,157,559,312.00 from import duty; N161,695,617,629.00 from excise duty, with N3,717,140,635.00

In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) achieved a significant milestone as its All-Share Index (ASI) surged to an unprecedented level of 68,279.14, marking a 1.11% increase. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 66,371.20 points set on March 5, 2008, following a prior all-time high of 66,490.34 points. The exceptional performance was primarily attributed to the remarkable surge in banking stocks, with leading financial institutions such as Zenith Bank and GTCO leading the charge. Investors strategically positioned themselves to capitalize on the recent impressive earnings reports released by select banks over the weekend. Additionally, the

The beginning of a new year is always a special time when people are energized and excited to make resolutions and come up with ideas on how to make the year a great one. Most would agree that it is a perfect time to celebrate your wins and reflect on your low points – a time to plan for the future and begin implementing positive changes in your life. At the start of the year, anything and everything seems possible. And although many of us pursue new plans and goals with eagerness and vigour, somewhere along the line, the list

By Sodeinde Temidayo David The Egyptian government has agreed to teach the Nigerian government better ways to solve the perennial electricity problem, which has refused to accept solutions. Egypt is reputed to have recorded tremendous progress in solving power problems facing the country and the giant of Africa intends to explore ways the Northern African nation defeated the demon. The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, during a courtesy by the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Mr Ihab Awad, to his office, said Nigeria will work closely with the country to ensure Nigerians enjoy a better