Language scholar urges lawyers to interpret the law in simple English
A Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Lagos State University (LASU), Adeleke Fakoya has challenged lawyers to interpret the law using simple English expressions.
He also stated that it has now become paramount for every...
Dickson signs executive order seeking automatic employment for Bayelsa First Class graduates
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson has said that he has taken a decision to sign an executive order to give automatic employment to all first class graduates in the state every year.
The Governor...
24 states failed to access N29.5 billion UBEC grants in 2017
24 of Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) failed to access the remaining Twenty-Nine Billion, Five Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Three Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty-One Naira, Sixty-Five...
Expert warns against the politicisation of education
An education expert, Yinka Ogunde has warned against the politicisation of education. She said such an act was a disservice to improving quality in the sector.
Mrs Ogunde who is the Founder of Concerned Parents...
NUC orders all universities to revert to 5 point grading system
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the immediate reversal and adoption of the five-point grading system across Nigerian universities.
This is against the backdrop of some private universities operating a four-point grading system.
In a...
Prof Omobowale and the Emergence of Literature and Medicine in Nigeria
In this piece, Stephen Kekeghe celebrates the scholarship of Professor E. B. Omobowale, a Professor of English at the University of Ibadan.
In every sane and forward looking society, the progenitors and harbingers of different...
23 year old lady emerges best graduating student at Federal Poly Ilaro
A 23 year old lady identified as Ojelade Islamiyat Adenike has emerged as the best graduating student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. She was recognised at the just concluded 18th convocation ceremony...
Anambra government bans religious worship in schools
The Anambra Government, on Friday, banned religious bodies from using either public schools or its facilities, to conduct religious services across the state.
Don Adinuba, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, announced the...
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Applications are open for FAMSA General Assembly 2018 Scholarships. The Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations General Assembly (FAMSA GA) is the largest gathering of African Medical Students and professionals anywhere in the world....
AAU gets new governing council
Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma now has a new governing council. This is based on the approval the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for the constitution of the new governing council for the state-owned...
























