The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year plan aimed at strengthening its workforce and curriculum. The plan, which was launched at a recent ceremony, is designed to position the university as a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria and beyond. According to the Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi, the 25-year
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has highlighted the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu in his first 18 months in office, particularly regarding the removal of the fuel subsidy. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central in the Senate, stated that the key beneficiaries of the subsidy—members of a powerful cabal—were responsible for making
The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), in partnership with Femadec Energy, is set to establish Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria. A statement released on Monday highlighted that the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, recently convened a meeting with vice-chancellors, representatives from
In a remarkable display of linguistic prowess, 11-year-old Amazing-Grace Ahuoyiza Ebiebi Salami from Greenpath Preparatory School, Abuja, emerged as the National Champion of the first-ever Spelling Bee in Nigeria (SpIN). The grand finale, held at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Lagos, brought together 64 of Nigeria’s top young spellers from Abuja, Lagos, Osun, and
