The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has recently enriched its lexicon by incorporating 22 Nigerian words and expressions, reflecting the dynamic and diverse nature of Nigerian English.
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Japa: Originating from Yoruba, "japa" means...
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, is set to hold its 12th convocation ceremony on December 14, 2024, marking another milestone in its academic journey.
Out of 6,891 graduates for the 2023/2024 academic session,...
Nollywood star Regina Daniels has added a remarkable achievement to her list of accomplishments, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universidad Azteca in Mexico.
The actress, celebrated for her roles in...
Nigerian scholar, Amaobi Precious has gained recognition for her outstanding academic achievements at a Togo-based university.
Graduating as the best student in her cohort, Amaobi received a prestigious award of 1 million CFA...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a substantial increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from M33,000 to N77,000.
A press statement issued by the NYSC Acting...
The National Examinations Council has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination, with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
The...
The National Youth Service Corps Director General, Yusha’u Ahmed, has assured corps members that the N33,000 monthly stipends will be increased once the Federal Government implements the new minimum wage.
Ahmed made this...
Receipt of N50bn from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been acknowledged by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Friday.
NELFUND’s Head of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, in a statement accepted that...