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May

03

2024

Number of foreign students applying to bring families to the U.K. falls by 80%.

Economy, Education, NewsEconomy, Education, Nigeria, UK VISA, World News

The number of foreign students applying to bring family members to Britain has dropped by 80 per cent, new figures show. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, said that the figures mean that his changes to the country’s visa system were working. Home Office data reveals that more than 26,000 fewer student visa applications were made from January to March 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Restrictions which bar most foreign students bringing their dependants into U.K. while they study came into force on January 1. Across three visa categories reformed by…

Apr

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Finally Explains Why He Didn’t Build Any Schools As Anambra Governor

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEducation, Peter Obi, Politics, Reno Omokri

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) candidate for president in the general election of 2023, has given an explanation for why, while serving as governor of Anambra state, he did not build a single new school. According to The Nation, Reno Omokri, a social media personality, questioned Obi's leadership and challenged the former governor of Anambra state and his supporters to name one school that Obi established during his eight years in office. Reno offered a ten thousand dollar reward to anyone who could locate a school constructed by Obi. At a news conference on Wednesday, April 24, in Abuja,…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

JAMB Registrar Reports Successful Mock-UTME with 260,000 Candidates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) revealed that 260,000 candidates participated in the Mock-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 793 computer-based test centers nationwide. The examination aimed to assess the preparedness of candidates for the main UTME scheduled to commence on April 19, 2024. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the mock exam after monitoring the exercise in Abuja. He highlighted that the examination was designed to test the readiness of candidates for the upcoming main UTME. Mr. Oloyede also mentioned that JAMB successfully conducted recruitment examinations for the Nigerian Police the…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Students Appeal for Government Palliatives Amid Rising Hardship

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a plea to both federal and state governments for urgent assistance to alleviate the growing hardship faced by students in tertiary institutions across the country. In a statement released by NANS National President, Pedro Obi, the association highlighted the pressing need for government intervention to provide palliatives and grants to students grappling with the challenges posed by the current economic climate. Mr. Obi emphasized the necessity of implementing immediate measures to address the escalating financial burdens faced by students, particularly in light of the high cost of living. He stressed that…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

NUC Grants Operational License to Lighthouse University in Edo

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted an operational license to Lighthouse University, a privately-owned institution located in Evbuobanosa Community, Edo State. The university met all requirements outlined by the NUC, leading to the issuance of the operational certificate on February 22, 2024. Under the provisions of the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, Cap. E3 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004, the Federal Government approved the establishment of Lighthouse University. The university is now registered and permitted to operate as a private university in Nigeria. NUC's approval encompasses three faculties, eight departments, and…