FBN Launches Digital Xperience Centre in University of Nigeria Nsukka

The First Bank of Nigeria PLC has launched a fully automated Digital Xperience Centre, DXC, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State At the launch on Wednesday, the Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu stated that the Digital Experience Centre enables financial inclusion for customers to experience world-class innovative banking services. On its operation, the FBN MD, Mr. Alebiosu explained, “It is very simple. Get your ATM cards and do your transactions...

NELFUND, NOA Moves Against Institutions Abusing Students’ Loan Program

Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) report revealed that beneficiary institutions of higher learning and banks are conspiring to short-change the students; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, announced this finding after meeting with Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. A publication signed by Paul Odenyi,...

City Controller Chris Hollins Inaugurates Cartoon Showcase at TSU CommWeek

City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins led a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open the My Humorous Brushstrokes cartoon exhibition, hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU) professor and veteran journalist-cartoonist Dr. Anthony Ogbo. The event, held April 9 at TSU’s MLK Center, was part of the School of Communication’s annual CommWeek celebration. Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the five-day exhibition showcased over 20 editorial cartoons, digital illustrations, and...

Osun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Executes 374 projects

In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

UNICEF, Bauchi Sign 2025 Work Plan

The Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Bauchi State has signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund. The signing of the work plan signifies the formalization and commitment of the two parties to achieving their goals and objectives for a successful and productive year. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, while speaking during the ceremony, solicited the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful...

60 Graduate Engineers Got Automatic Employment In Adamawa

The Government of Adamawa State has announced automatic employment to 60 graduate engineers trained in India under the sponsorship of the state government. However, their employment would regularize after their one-year mandatory national service under the NYSC scheme. Recalled that the scholarship scheme was introduced in 2020 to support the Adamawa indigenes on the five-year engineering programme in India. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Umar Garba Pella, announced the...

Tardy  School Principals Will Be Fire In Adamawa – PPSMB

Following absenteeism by some public school principals in Adamawa State, the Post Primary Schools Management Board Yola, has taken stringent measures to halt the trend by sacking any Principal who abandoned his duty post. Mr.Birsan Penuel, Adamawa State Executive Secretary, Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) Yola dropped the hint during a visit to Daneyel Secondary School in the Girei local government area. The Executive Secretary frowned at the attitude exhibited by some principals by...

Outgoing Corps members urged to go home after service

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Bauchi state particularly, female Corps members have been urged to return home to their parents after completing their service. On Thursday, Mrs. Rifkatu Yakubu, Bauchi State Coordinator of the scheme, called during the distribution of National Service certificates to corps members who completed the one-year mandatory service. The coordinator addressed the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11 female corps members. She said: “Ladies, please remember that your boyfriends are...

Universities in Europe pledge more collaboration with Nigeria

Two European universities have pledged more collaboration with Africa, Nigeria, and Nasarawa State University Keffi, in particular, in areas of research and teaching. This followed a recent visit by a team of mobility staff of Nasarawa State University led by Professor Nghargbu K’tso, professor of medical geology at the University and its Director of linkages and international cooperation, to some European Universities on teaching mobility. These latest efforts have earned Nasarawa State University more international...

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