Babcock University By : KENNETH NJOKU Nigeria’s ambition to build a globally competitive digital economy could remain constrained unless universities place greater emphasis on practical technology training, amid growing concerns that many computing graduates still lack the hands-on skills employers require despite rising enrolment in technology-related programmes. The concern was echoed by the best graduating student in Computer Technology at Babcock University, Okereke Splendour, who said classroom instruction alone cannot adequately prepare students for the realities of today’s technology industry. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony held in her honour, the first…
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2027: Sen. Hanga finally dumps Kwankwaso, resigns from NDC
By : MANDY PARK The Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Rufa’i Sani Hanga finally disclosed his resignation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Hanga’s official resignation has finally put an end to days of speculation and further reaffirmed his parting ways with leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Hanga, Senate Chief Minority Whip confirmed his resignation in a letter dated August 3rd, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the NDC in Dakata Ward, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Hanga disclosed the resignation…
Read MoreCross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package
Photo: The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over ₦70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to accelerate industrialisation, attract private capital, create thousands of jobs and position Cross River as one of Nigeria’s most competitive investment destinations. Approving the projects during the Executive Council meeting, Governor Otu said the ratification…
Read MoreCross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package
Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Grace Okorie The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over ₦70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to accelerate industrialisation, attract private capital, create thousands of jobs and position Cross River as one of Nigeria’s most competitive investment destinations. Approving the projects during the Executive Council…
Read MoreProf. Ogunwole: The man rewriting FUOYE’s story
Photo: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole By Dr Sunday Saanu The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, is a different person to different people, depending on the prisms of perception and shared relationship. Indeed, there are many choice angles of gaze from which to draw descriptions. However, the truth remains that a legend has no truer proof than his enduring legacy. For me, immediately I was appointed as Director of Public Affairs and Communication, I began to search into his background to know the kind of leader with…
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