EDUCATION

US Embassy Says N23.2 billion financial aid, scholarship granted to Nigerian studens in 2022

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2023

… 9,000 student visas issued, 14,400 Nigerians currently studying in US The Unted States government has granted about N23.2 billion financial aid and scholarships to Nigerians studying within its country. The United States Embassy in Nigeria also disclosed that in 2021 alone, Nigerian students

EDUCATION

Zulum Appoints New Rector for Ramat Polytechnic

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2023

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Dr. Bukar Abubakar as the new rector of Ramat Polytechnic with effect from 25th September, 2023. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau. Abubakar, 51 years, hails from Bama Local Government Area of […]

EDUCATION

Why 300 private schools in Borno risk closure –Commissioner

Daily Dispatch September 13, 2023

More than 300 private schools in Borno risk being shut for failure to participate in government’s mandatory accreditation. Commissioner for Education, Engr. Lawan Wakilbe, told newsmen in Maiduguri on Wednesday that the exercise became necessary to contain the proliferation and unwholesome activities of some private schools. He said it was of concern that since the […]

EDUCATION

FG discussing with universities to reduce tuition fees- Minister

Daily Dispatch September 13, 2023

The Minister Of Education, Tahir Mamman, has said the federal government is in discussion with university management to reduce tuition fees, following protests by students over the recent hike in tuition. Mamman made the announcement during an interview with TVC on Tuesday, saying that there may be changes to this issue in the coming days. […]

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Why Chicago University cannot authenticate either Tinubu’s certificate is fake or genuine – Counsel for CSU

Daily Dispatch September 13, 2023

The Chicago State University (CSU) has denied knowledge of a certificate President Bola Tinubu submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development saw the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Tuesday adjourn ruling on a subpoena application for Bola Tinubu’s records from the universe. The counsel for CSU, […]

EDUCATION

Nigerian students advised to pick up admission in Ghana’s ivory tower to reinforce relationshipq

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2023

Nigerians have been advised to pick up admissions from Ghanaian ivory towers in order to reinforce the relationship existing between Nigeria and Ghana that date back to the colonial era. Both Nigeria and Ghana were colonized by the British government and they have had various sports and cultural exchanges way back encouraged mostly by the […]