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BUA Cement Doubles Scholarship Support to ₦200,000

BUA Cement Plc has significantly expanded its educational support initiative by awarding a total of ₦40 million in scholarships to 200 students across three northern states, marking one of the company’s most impactful interventions in the region’s academic community. The latest award represents a major upgrade in the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portfolio and…

KWASU Graduates 8,119 Students as Major Infrastructure Boost Signals a New Era of Growth

The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, is set to hold one of the most significant convocations in its history as the institution prepares to graduate a remarkable 8,119 students across various levels. The 13th convocation ceremony marks a major milestone for the university, showcasing not only academic accomplishments but also a season of unprecedented expansion,…

Parents and Management Clash Over ₦750,000 Graduation Fee at MAAUN

Tensions have escalated at the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) following the announcement of a ₦750,000 fee for graduating students, sparking a heated dispute between parents, students, and the university management. The development has raised questions about the affordability of private tertiary education and the ethics of tying academic progression to ceremonial payments….

SSANU Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Marginalization and Unpaid Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, announcing that it will embark on a nationwide strike in early 2026 if longstanding welfare concerns, unpaid allowances, and what it describes as chronic marginalisation of non-teaching staff are not addressed before December 31, 2025. The union declared…

ENTREPRENEURS’ OASIS 3.0: FUTMINNA STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT — VOLUNTEER NOW!

The atmosphere at the Federal University of Technology Minna is buzzing once again as the much-anticipated Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 — The Future-Focused Chapter officially opens its doors to vibrant, passionate, and talented young people eager to make a real impact. This year’s edition comes with a renewed force, deeper purpose, and a powerful call: FUTMINNA…

Fake Pregnancy, Real Prison: Woman Who Conned Son Heung-min Out of $200K with a Phony Ultrasound Sentenced to 4 Years

A woman in her 20s, identified only by her surname Yang, was sentenced to four years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on December 8, 2025, for blackmailing Tottenham and South Korea football captain Son Heung-min out of approximately $200,000 (300 million Korean won) with a completely fabricated pregnancy claims. Yang never had…

NITDA Sounds Alarm on ChatGPT Security: Urges Nigerians to Safeguard Data

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about potential security vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT models, specifically GPT-4.0 and GPT-5, advising users to exercise caution to protect personal and organizational data. In a statement from NITDA’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, the agency revealed…

Kaduna State University Mandates Physical Screening for Newly Admitted Candidates: Full Guidelines and Dates Revealed

Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially announced a mandatory physical screening and document verification exercise for all newly admitted candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement, released by the Office of the Registrar, aims to ensure that all admitted students meet the university’s academic and regulatory requirements before full registration can be completed. This…