UNICAL bursary official in forgery, payroll fraud scandal

In a stunning development at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Mr Paul Agbor, the Director of Management Staff Services in the Bursary Department, has been implicated in a...

20 medical students regain freedom seven days after abduction

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the release of 20 medical students who were abducted by gunmen along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu Road in Benue State about a week after...

NELFUND clarifies loan disbursement not influenced by geopolitical zones

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that the disbursement of student loans is not determined by geopolitical zones. This clarification follows the...

Former researcher fined for stalking PhD student she developed feelings for

A former researcher at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Han Xiaobing, was fined S$8,000 (US$6,124) by a court on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for stalking a PhD student who...

ASUU reaffirms sanctions on LASU over dismissed lecturers

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its decision to sanction academic collaborations with Lagos State University (LASU) until five of its members, who were allegedly...

Sanusi completes PhD in Islamic law at University of London

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has successfully completed his doctorate in Islamic Law at the University of London, United Kingdom. A...

Polytechnic develops electric tricycle, seeks support for mass production

Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, develops an electric tricycle and seeks Federal Government support for mass production. This innovation has the potential to boost Nigeria's economy and reduce the nation's import dependency.
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Debunking a misconception: Einstein’s mathematical struggles

There is a widespread myth or misconception that Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist, was poor at mathematics during his school years. However, this is far from the truth.

FG uncovers over 22500 Nigerians with fake certificates from Benin, Togo

The Federal Government has revealed that more than 22,500 Nigerians are currently holding fake certificates from unaccredited universities in Benin Republic and Togo. This alarming disclosure was made...

Nigerian achieves world record for longest marathon reading aloud

A Nigerian, Ajao Samson, originally from Osun, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR) for achieving the longest marathon reading aloud. Ajao announced...