The management of the University of Lagos on Friday give reasons for the increase in tuition fees of its undergraduate students. GOVIMA reported that the university increased the tuition which is about 90% increment as Students studying medicine will now pay N190,250, while those taking courses that require laboratory and studio facilities will be charged N140,250. This is a significant increase compared to the previous fee of N19,000. Explaining the reason, the University Public Relations officer, Adejoke Alaga- Ibraheem maintains that the hike has become necessary, because of the new economic realities in the country Alaga-Ibraheem noted that the management…
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The management of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State has reportedly increased fees for undergraduate students in the institution. This was made known in a statement released July 20,2023 ,by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, UNILAG branch following a meeting with the top management staff. The union, in the statement, said the VC stated that fees would be increased for UNILAG undergraduate students. Students studying medicine will now pay N190,250, while those taking courses that require laboratory and studio facilities will be charged N140,250. This is a significant increase compared to the previous fee of N19,000. According…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria send a strong warning to terrorists and bandits as they activate their war mode to put an end to insurgency in the country. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, provided updates on the military’s recent activities during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. During the press conference in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba announced the successful neutralisation of two terrorists and the apprehension of several others. He emphasized that the military’s current offensive posture, demonstrated through ongoing operations, would compel those responsible for the challenges to rethink their stance. The…
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring adequate security for all citizens across the country. He made this reassurance during his speech at the graduation ceremony of Course 45 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. Tinubu expressed his dedication to providing increased support for the military, acknowledging their efforts in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. He congratulated the graduating officers, praising them as the best group of individuals among Nigeria’s population of over 200 million citizens. A total of 291 participants successfully completed the course and were awarded the Passed Staff Course (PSC),…
Federal HIgh Court summon AGF to assume Oduah’s case The lord of the Federal High court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney general of the Federation to assume Senator Oduah s case. The court on Friday made this stand as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Senator Stella Oduah, a former Minister of Aviation, High Court in Abuja, in connection with graft allegations. Justice Ekwo cited the controversy surrounding the prosecution of the case as the reason for his decision to have the Attorney-General of the Federation take over. The Aviation minister from 2011 to 2014 is facing…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited: Nigeria’s Premier Bank and Leading Financial Services Provider which is the commercial banking arm of FBN Holdings Plc, achieved a remarkable half-year (H1) result with a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦188.8 billion. This figure represents an impressive growth of 214.6 per cent year-on-year (Y/Y), compared to the N60 billion PBT recorded in the same period last year. According to the results filed at the stock exchange yesterday, First Bank of Nigeria Limited reported a significant increase in gross earnings. The gross earnings surged by 82.4 per cent to reach ₦607.7 billion, marking a substantial…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, is set to publish a list of unregistered digital loan apps operating illegally in Nigeria. It also announced its intention to remove two registered loan apps from the Google Play Store due to their reported harassment of Nigerians. On Thursday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), revealed that it has placed digital money lenders who have failed to register under its guidelines on a watchlist for close monitoring and potential enforcement actions. In a statement signed by Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer…
The Independent National Electoral commission (INEC), has announced the registration of another political party, Youth Party (YP). Festus Okoye, the National commissioner and chairman information and voter education committee of INEC made this known Thursday in Abuja in a statement. According to Okoye, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman performs this registration in accordance with the Fourth Alteration to the Section 225(a) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, empowers the commission to deregister political parties. Recall about 91 political parties participated in the 2019 political exercise until later, Boot party was registered based on the order of a court, shortly…
The Nigeria senate has demanded a halt to the decision of Transmission company of Nigeria (TCN), to procure electricity metres for the second phase of the Nation mass metering programme (NMMP), from overseas sources. The mass metering programme is said be executive through World Bank Facility The decision to put project on hold by house followed a motion by Victor Umeh representing Anambra central He Said “The World Bank has approved a loan of $155 million for the national mass metering programme,” Umeh said. “The ongoing World Bank-funded NMMP Phase 2 seeks to promote foreign companies’ participation against competent and…
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has rejected the national social register implemented during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, citing concerns over its credibility. The NEC meeting, held monthly, deliberates on the coordination of the economic planning efforts and economic programmes of the various levels of government. In place of the national social register, the council has put forward a proposal for the adoption of a cash transfer program for states, utilising their respective social registers. Additionally, the council suggests implementing a cash reward policy for public servants for a duration of six months. GOVIMA had earlier…
Earlier this week, the price of Fuel pumps rose to N617. This surprising new price caused Nigerians to complain more about the hardship in the country. The labor Union on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction about the situation, GOVIMA reports. Reacting, Yakubu Suleiman, the National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), responded to the prevailing hardships saying that despite the recent surge in petrol prices in Nigeria, the country still maintains the most affordable price of the product compared to other African nations. He stated this during a chat with ARISE TV concerning the recent hike…
The National Economic Council is currently meeting at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice president Shettima is heading the meeting which started at 11:35 am, Osun state governor,Ademola Adeleke opened the meeting by opening prayer. During the event, participants will engage in various activities, including the receipt of recommendations aimed at alleviating the impact of petrol subsidy removal on workers. Among these suggestions is a proposed living wage adjustment, amounting to an estimated N702.9 billion in allowances. The meeting was attended by prominent figures, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Group…