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UNN, Covenant, Unilorin Break Silence Over Fake Professors Allegation in Varsities
The management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State, those of Covenant University at Ota in Ogun State and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State have debunked reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) allegedly exposed fake professors in their institutions. In a statement by its acting Public Relations Officer…
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Supreme Court To Hear Appeals Filed by Lagos, Kano, Ogun, Other 18 Governors This Week
The Nation Newspaper The Supreme Court will this week hear 21 appeals arising from the disputes over the March 18, 2023 governorship elections. In its schedule for the week, the cases on Ebonyi, Plateau, Delta, Adamawa, Abia, Ogun, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states will be heard between today and Thursday. The Nation learnt that…
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Federal Polytechnic Ede Students Cry Out Over Proposed Hike in Tuition Fees, Failure To Inaugurate Elected SU Leaders
Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, have cried out over looming hike in tuition fee without proper consultation of key union leaders in the institution, accusing the management of running one-man show owing to the delay in inauguration of duly elected students’ union leaders. The students under the aegis of Collective Voice of…
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Operatives “Able To Get Vital Documents at Dangote Headquarters’, Company Replies EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it operatives stormed Dangote Group Headquarters with a search warrant for some vital documents on forex allocations to the company from 2014 to 2023 during the tenure of former Governor of Cental Bank of Nigeria ( CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. It said it decided to search…
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Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo: A Visionary Leader Driving Nigeria’s Progress by Farouq Gagarawa
Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo: A Visionary Leader Driving Nigeria’s Progress by Farouq Gagarawa Introduction:Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo is a name that resonates with progress, innovation, and dedication. During his time as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Nigeria, Dr. Gwarzo has been instrumental in spearheading numerous initiatives that have…
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ATBU Blasts NUC Over Alleged Fake Professors in Institution
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has debunked the authenticity of a story attributed to the National Universities Commission (NUC) concerning the uncovering of around 100 fake professors in Nigerian universities, terming it as baseless and an attempt to tarnish the institution’s reputation. Zailani Bappah, the University’s Director of Information and Public Relations, issued…
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Redeemers Varsity Reacts To Alleged Engagement of Fake Professors
Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun State, has debunked claims of employing any of the purported fake professors listed in a viral social media post. The post, originating from a broadcasting outlet, detailed 100 names allegedly identified as fake professors across Nigerian universities, some reportedly associated with Redeemer’s University. Adetunji Adeleye, the Deputy Director of the…
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Foul Stench of Buhari’s Corruption and Betta Edu – Farooq A. Kperogi (Opinion)
By Farouq A. Kperogi In a June 23, 2020, article titled “Sabiu Yusuf’s Fat Bank Accounts that Shocked CBN Governor” where I revealed that Muhammadu Buhari’s relative Sabiu “Tunde” Yusuf had salted away so much money in banks that even former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele was so alarmed that he advised him to divvy up…
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CBN Plans to Launch Stablecoin February 27
Vanguard News The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the launch of the Nigerian naira (cNGN) stablecoin and set to launch on February 27, 2024. The cNGN is powered by the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC), a consortium of Nigerian financial institutions, fintechs, and blockchain experts. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies uniquely designed to maintain a constant…
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Test-run of Port Harcourt Refinery To Be Completed January – NNPCL Assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced that a test-run on the 60,000-bpd Port Harcourt refinery will be completed this month. The NNPCL’s spokesperson, Femi Soneye, said that the testing would be finished soon to ensure the refinery’s efficient operation. “This stage will be completed this month,” Soneye told Reuters. The refinery, which…
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