JAMB’S RESPONSE TO EXCESSIVE FEES CHARGED BY CBT CENTRES, EXCEEDING ₦7,700

Professor Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a caution against the exploitation of candidates at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers. In a tweet posted on Wednesday, the examination body highlighted that the sanctioned registration fees stand at ₦7,700 for candidates opting for the mock exam and ₦6,200 for those […]

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STRATEGICALLY NAVIGATING THE AI TERRAIN: AN IMPERATIVE FOR LEADERS IN BUSINESS (Writer: Tunde-Success Osideko)

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now reached a point where distinguishing between exaggeration, misconceptions, and tangible progress presents a significant challenge. My introduction to the realm of AI occurred during my MBA at Warwick Business School, particularly through a course on Data Analytics for Decision Making. This experience was captivating and motivated me […]

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HEALTHCARE TYCOON TY DANJUMA’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ALLOCATES N2 BILLION FOR A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC AGENDA.

BACKGROUND OF TY DSANJUMA TY Danjuma, a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, has been known for his contributions to various sectors, including healthcare, through the TY Danjuma Foundation. If there have been recent developments or announcements regarding the foundation’s strategic plans and funding, you can find the latest information from reliable news sources or the official […]

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GAIN AND NCIC HAVE GRANTED $16,000 TO INNOVATORS IN NIGERIA TO ENCOURAGE THE PROMOTION OF SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOODS.

The Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have awarded $16,000 to four innovators in Nigeria, aiming to promote the consumption of safe and nutritious foods in the country. Mr. Michael Ojo, GAIN’s Country Director, stated that the initiative seeks to revolutionize the nation’s food systems, marking the successful […]

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GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES A COMPREHENSIVE DIASPORA OFFICE IN LAGOS.

The establishment of a dedicated Diaspora office in Lagos state has been announced, aimed at overseeing the interests and well-being of its citizens residing abroad. The disclosure came through a press release from Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora […]

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NIGERIA AND GERMANY HAVE ESTABLISHED A MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER IN NASARAWA TO FACILITATE CONTROLLED LABOR MIGRATION.

Nigeria and Germany have collaboratively inaugurated a Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Ado, Nasarawa State, with the aim of facilitating controlled labor migration within Nigeria. Mrs. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, characterized the establishment of the center as a significant achievement in the partnership with the German Government and the German […]

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BLUE ECONOMY HOLDS THE POTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE $500 BILLION TO NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH, AS STATED BY OPUALA-CHARLES.

The head of Garden City Premier Business School, Professor Silva Opuala-Charles, emphasized on Monday that the blue economy has the potential to contribute an additional $500 billion to Nigeria’s GDP if effectively harnessed. In an interview with Atlantic Television Network in Port Harcourt, Opuala-Charles lamented the government’s failure to diversify the economy, attributing it to […]

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AMPLIFIER IMPACT, PLATFORM SAFETY ONLINE AFRICAN, GOOGLE LAUNCH

The platform furnishes an extensive repository of research, educational content, funding opportunities, and avenues to seek assistance following an online crime. Impact Amplifier, supported financially by Google.org, has today introduced its African Online Safety Platform (AOSP). The Africa Online Safety Platform constitutes a continent-wide initiative and forms part of Impact Amplifier’s broader goal to tackle […]

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PARTNERING IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT, MOBILE MONEY PROVIDER MOMO AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY JUMO UNVEIL THE INNOVATIVE QWIKLOAN.

Mobile money platform MoMo, operated by MTN, and banking tech firm Jumo have formed a strategic alliance to introduce Qwikloan, a new financial product, in South Africa. The essence of Qwikloan is to empower MoMo users to secure prompt cash directly from their mobile phones, with amounts ranging from R 250 to R 10,000 based […]

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