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FG Removes Mathematics as Compulsory Subject for Arts Students
The Federal Government has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for students in the Arts and Humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the decision formed part of the revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian…
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Warning Strike: NELFUND Sends Message To Public Varsity Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured stakeholders that its operations will continue unaffected by the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television breakfast programme, on Tuesday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed confidence that…
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ASUU Strike Grounds Nigerian Varsities Nationwide
Academic activities grounded to a halt across several Nigerian universities yesterday as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike. Affected schools include Federal University Dutse (Jigawa), University of Jos (Plateau), University of Benin (Edo), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), and Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), among others like University of Abuja…
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FG Directs Compliance with “No Work, No Pay” Policy Amidst ASUU Strike
The Federal Government has invoked the “no work, no pay” policy in response to the strike initiated by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). A directive issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, instructs Vice-Chancellors of all federal universities to ensure full adherence to this policy for any employee not fulfilling their…
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Prostate: Nigerian hospital makes history, performs 1st Urolift surgery in Nigeria
Vanguard News …Offers new hope for men battling prostate problems Nigeria may soon become a medical tourism destination of choice for prostate treatment, following a historic medical breakthrough at The Prostate Clinic, TPC, in Lagos, where a team led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, Consultant Urological, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon, successfully performed the first UroLift surgery…
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Breaking: ASUU declares two-week warning strike
Vanguard News …Directs lecturers to withdraw service from 12 midnight today Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Sunday, declared a two-week warning strike, saying the period was a window for the government to conclude negotiations with it. To this end, it has directed all its members across the country to withdraw their services effective…
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2026 WCQ: 3 players suspended for Nigeria vs Benin Republic match
Vanguard News As the race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, both Nigeria and Benin Republic will be missing key players in their decisive Group C clash set for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Benin Republic’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed that two of his key men — Sessi d’Almeida and…
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FULL LIST of 175 Offenders Pardoned by President Tinubu
Scores of convicts and ex-convicts were granted pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, following the approval of the national council of state. Among the 175 beneficiaries are Herbert Macaulay, one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists; Farouk Lawan, a former member of the house of representatives; and Mamman Vatsa, a major general and poet executed…
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FULL LIST: Newly released subject combinations for WAEC 2026 examination
The Nation Newspaper The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released subject combinations for 2026 examination. Under the new arrangement, Science students can no longer take Economics. Likewise, students in the Humanities, those in Literature, Government, or History, are also barred from taking Economics. According to the new subject list, only students in the Business…
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UK opens doors to foreign workers as 82 jobs are up for grabs [Full List]
Vanguard News The United Kingdom government has released a report identifying 82 mid-skilled jobs that can be filled by foreign workers under a new temporary visa pathway. The move is aimed at addressing critical labour shortages across the country. The Home Office report highlights essential roles that will strengthen the UK economy while allowing the…