EDUCATION

Akpabio Applauds Tinubu, Eno Over Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Akwa Ibom

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio also praised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno,

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IEDPU Urges Ilorin Media Stations to Promote Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has appealed to broadcast media organisations in Ilorin to use their platforms to promote peaceful campaigns and discourage actions capable of triggering violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Acting National President of IEDPU, Alhaji Abdulrauf Babatunde Issa, made the appeal on Wednesday, August 19,

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ECOWAS Moves Chinese Security Equipment to Boost West Africa’s Anti-Terrorism Fight

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

….Regional bloc hails Nigeria’s leadership, donates vehicles to Armed Forces The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced arrangements to move a large consignment of security and logistics equipment donated by the Chinese government and kept in Nigeria for years, as the regional bloc steps up preparations to strengthen its response to terrorism […]

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2027: Wike Predicts ‘Larger Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

…Speaks on Adeleke’s Visit The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, has said the political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections will produce a larger national coalition in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja during an inspection of ongoing projects in the Federal Capital […]

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Scholarship or Trap? Why Northern Nigerian Youth Must Verify Foreign Opportunities

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

By Alhassan Bala Hundreds of young Nigerians, including students and graduates from northern Nigeria, have benefited from legitimate scholarships and educational opportunities offered by foreign governments and institutions. Such programmes can open doors to quality education, professional development and international exposure. However, the growing use of social media to

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Adesanya-Davies Commends AbdulRazaq for Free Common Entrance Examination in Kwara

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2026

Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies has commended Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for approving the full sponsorship of the 2026 Common Entrance Placement Examination for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary Schools across the state. Adesanya-Davies, a former presidential candidate and Professor of Applied Linguistics, described the