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WAEC Plans to Eliminate Paper-Based Exams in Nigeria
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced plans to phase out paper-based examinations in the country, replacing them with electronic devices. According to the Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, the council is planning to deploy electronic … Continue Reading
University lecturers Receive the same salary for 15 years – ASUU
Lecturers in the Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have expressed their frustration over the unmet demands and unpaid salaries, threatening to embark on industrial action if their grievances are not addressed.
According to the union’s … Continue Reading
Official Hilux Owned by ministry of Police Affairs gets Stolen In Abuja
A white Toyota Hilux Pickup registration number FG79-A23, belonging to the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, has been stolen in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja. The ministry, responsible for policy formulation and implementation in relation to policing and internal … Continue Reading
Governor otti pays fees of Abia students abandoned in Indian University
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made significant strides in the education sector, just weeks into his administration. The governor has approved the payment of fees for Abia students studying at the SRI SAI university in India, who were … Continue Reading
Tapswap postpones token allocation date indefinitely
Nigeria’s favorite tap-to-earn app, Tapswap, has announced an indefinite postponement of its token allocation to users. The decision was made by the platform’s representatives in a bid to ensure a fair and rewarding experience for all users.
According to … Continue Reading
How Lagos doctor removed my womb without my Permission – Woman laments
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded at Holyfill Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos, where a doctor, Dr. Ayelaje Joseph, is accused of removing a patient’s womb without her consent. The patient, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, claims she visited the hospital for fibroid … Continue Reading
Meta Launches Llama AI Innovation Awards with $36,000 Prize for African Innovators
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a new award program aimed at recognizing innovative uses of its Llama AI technology.
The Meta Llama Impact Innovation Awards will grant up to $36,000 (N54 million) to … Continue Reading
[pICTURES] Residents butcher another stranded Whale in bayelsa beach
A massive whale measuring 15 meters long and five meters wide came ashore in Okpoama community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Wednesday morning. The whale, estimated to be about three meters high, was already dead when … Continue Reading
Nigerian graduate makes waves in US after failing WAEC 17 times
Emmanuel Ahmadu, a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Benin, has been conferred an honorary Doctorate Degree in International Affairs by Global Seminary University, New York, USA. This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to mental … Continue Reading
JAPA: Fresh US Immigration Rules Offer Hope for Nigerians
In a significant shift in immigration policy, the Biden administration has announced new rules aimed at streamlining the process for Nigerian families seeking visas to the United States. The move is expected to benefit thousands of Nigerians married to U.S. … Continue Reading