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The University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, graduated over 12,000 students at its recent combined convocation, highlighting rising enrolment, widening infrastructure gaps, and funding challenges, writes GIFT HABIB Universities in Nigeria have continued to record steady growth in student enrolment and academic output, driven by rising demand for tertiary education and the expansion of academic programmes across institutions. This imposes fresh demands on universities’ infrastructure, staffing, and funding. The need to meet these growing demands was emphasised at the recently held combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, where…

From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is on sale for $259.99 ($50 off). If you’re looking to spend less, you can also grab the basic Birdfy Feeder for just $99.99 ($100 off) from Amazon or Birdfy, with the latter retailer throwing in a free botanical gift bag and greeting card.Birdfy’s standard bird feeder uses a 1080p camera with a 155-degree field of view and color…

Dogecoin (DOGE) has outpaced the broader crypto market over the past month, rising roughly 18% versus the market’s 10% gain, as whale accumulation and a bullish chart setup hint at a potential bottom.DOGE/USDT vs. TOTAL crypto market cap 30-day returns. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:DOGE whale holdings hit a record high as large transactions reached a six-month peak.DOGE’s triangle breakout targets $0.131, with $0.088 as the key invalidation level.DOGE whale holdings hit new high amid April price rallyDogecoin wallets holding at least 100 million DOGE controlled a record 108.52 billion DOGE, worth roughly $11.6 billion, as of late April, compared to under…

Jamie Lynn Sigler believes in miracles after witnessing her son Beau’s health recovery following a month-long hospitalization – and she’s revealing the powerful comment he made to her as he was on the mend. “He looked at me with such clear certainty a few weeks after he was sort of coming out of everything,” Sigler, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly for her recent cover story promoting her upcoming book, And So It Is…: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope. “He said, ‘I went through this for you.’ I just looked at him and kind of nodded. He goes, ‘You needed…

The organs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to convene an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to determine the party’s rightful leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections, following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement invalidating the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC). The party organs include the Governors Forum, the Board of Trustees (BoT), the National Executive Committee (NEC), the National Caucus, the National Assembly Caucus, former ministers, and state chairmen. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after an emergency stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. The communiqué was read by Muazu Aliyu, the PDP…

Fidelity Bank has announced the retirement of Morohunke Bammeke following the completion of her tenure as an independent non-Executive director of the bank on 30 April. The bank disclosed this in a statement signed by its secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, and posted on NGX Group on Thursday, noting its alignment with the bank’s policy. “Fidelity Bank PIc hereby notifies NGX Regulation Limited (NGX) and the General Public of the following development on its Board of Directors. “Mrs Morohunke Bammeke, Independent-Non-Executive Director, will complete her tenure and step down from the Board of Directors of the Bank on April 30, 2026. The…

The Niger Delta If the summit delivers even a fraction of its promise, the creeks that were once a major security flashpoint, may yet sparkle with a new possibility of attracting investors from around the world for the Niger Delta people and Nigeria. In the mangrove-fringed creeks and bustling markets of the Niger Delta, the scent of crude oil has long defined daily life. For decades, the region’s nine states – Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers, and Abia – have powered Nigeria’s economy through vast hydrocarbon reserves. Yet for many residents, that black gold has…

The National Council on Nutrition has adopted the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035) and directed the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present it to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. The decision was taken at the council’s 15th meeting, held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, the policy followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across Nigeria’s nutrition sector in both public and private institutions. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Shettima said the impact of…

The Federal Government (FG) has introduced a newly developed chicken breed and 57 crop varieties to boost meat availability, enhance food security and improve Nigerians’ nutritional well-being. This was announced in Ibadan on Thursday at the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds/Fisheries. The meeting, organised by the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), was presided over by the Chairman of the National Variety Release Committee (NVRC), Soji Olufajo. Mr Olufajo explained that the registration and release of the new chicken breed and the 57 high-yield varieties from 14…

The Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) has concluded arrangements for the 10th memorial anniversary of the lawyer, social justice crusader and politician, Tunji Braithwaite, which will hold on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Among the highlights of the event, which will have President Bola Tinubu as Special Guest of Honour, is the unveiling of a commemorative book on the political icon. Written by renowned journalist and public relations consultant, Muyiwa Akintunde, the literary work expanded on the social justice and human rights crusade of the well-loved legal practitioner, who practised…