Piper-Lily didn’t think she would graduate. Now she’s off to university
The previously disengaged student is one of many who are turning their education around thanks to special schools with a different focus.
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The previously disengaged student is one of many who are turning their education around thanks to special schools with a different focus.
The Nigerian government has begun moves to regulate postgraduate clinical specialisation in physiotherapy, with 46 practitioners undergoing training. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-standardise-postgraduate-physiotherapy-training/
Nollywood actress Kemi Ariyo, popularly known as Kemity, has celebrated her daughter, Oyindamola Adeshewa, following her graduation with a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Westminster, London. Read More: https://punchng.com/actress-kemitys-daughter-graduates-from-london-varsity/
The traditional path to go from legal apprentice to admitted attorney or advocate is changing as automation threatens developmental roles.
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has presented admission letters to 85 postgraduate students for a scholarship programme at Bayero University, Kano. Read More: https://punchng.com/barau-presents-admission-letters-to-85-postgraduate-scholars/
Proposed reforms seek to move beyond conventional, examination-orientated degrees towards interdisciplinary learning, industry exposure, research and emerging technologies
Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu celebrates as his eldest daughter, Ogechukwu, graduates from the University of Oxford with a Master of Science degree. Read More: https://punchng.com/tony-elumelus-daughter-graduates-from-oxford/
<p>Pakistani startup RLabs has won the best startup award at the Silicon Valley November Summit in California, with the government on Saturday hailing the achievement as showcasing the “growing strength of our startup ecosystem”.</p> <p>RLabs, a Pakistani startup incubated at the National Incubation Centre for Aerospace Technologies (Nicat) and led by Harris
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has released the names of 85 beneficiaries of his domestic postgraduate scholarship programme, who will pursue various Master’s degree programmes at Bayero University, Kano. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-deputy-senate-president-names-85-postgraduate-scholarship-beneficiaries/
Oladosu Adedolapo emerged as Edo State University’s overall best graduating student in Medicine and Surgery. She speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, challenges and aspirations in medicine What was growing up like for you? Read More: https://punchng.com/i-chose-medicine-at-15-emerged-overall-best-at-21-edo-varsity-top-graduate/
A University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, physiotherapy graduate, Oluwatayo Ayodele, tells BIODUN BUSARI about his passion for innovation, how it inspired him to develop a cocoa pod-based… Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-turned-cocoa-farm-waste-into-water-purification-solution-unimed-graduate/
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged Nigerian graduates to resist the temptation to completely abandon the country in search of better opportunities abroad, encouraging those who migrate… Read More: https://punchng.com/stay-and-build-nigeria-mutfwang-urges-graduates/
No fewer than 116 students of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, have graduated with first-class degrees among 964 students receiving undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at the institution’s forthcoming convocation. Read More: https://punchng.com/116-graduate-with-first-class-as-elizade-varsity-graduates-964/
Entry-level roles are scarce amid fierce competition and additional barriers such as limited local work experience and professional connections.
The man was refused a certificate of good character on grounds the Law Society said included a Family Court case where a judge found he had physically and psychologically abused his wife.
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s academic record, insisting he graduated with a first-class in accountin Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-graduated-with-first-class-in-accounting-education-minister/
If any candidate quits in the middle of the service, they will be penalised. If a candidate is absent from service for 30 days, there will be no option to rejoin
Both graduates and employers are now using AI during the job application process
The Boston-based college will launch its new B.A. degree in the fall of 2027 to help students learn the ins and outs of the creator economy.
Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-escaped-bandits-den-after-ransom-payment-ondo-graduate/
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Some Malaysian firms remain reluctant to pay local vocational graduates decent wages, often...
Dustin Hoffman, who shot to fame after starring as Ben Braddock in Mike Nichols’ classic film “The Graduate,” has opened up about his experience shooting the 1967 comedy-drama in a recent essay for The New Yorker, which he described as having been a “terrible experience” despite the fact that the movie changed his life. “I […]
Covenant University, Ota, has graduated 1,843 students, with 371 earning First Class honours during its 21st convocation for the 2025/2026 session. Read More: https://punchng.com/covenant-graduates-1843-produces-371-with-first-class-honours/
<p>KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that an internship programme for fresh graduates is being launched from next month through the iwork4Sindh platform. </p> <p>He said that the programme would provide young people with better opportunities to gain practical experience. </p> <p>He said the Sindh government is taking practic
The Nigerian Army has graduated 384 female soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake in Abuja after they successfully completed their training exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-graduates-384-female-soldiers-in-abuja/
Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), the first incubator for early-stage social enterprises in Egypt and the Middle East, hosted the GreenShift Summit on Tuesday, 27 October, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders, policymakers, investors, development partners and entrepreneurs to discuss how promising green businesses can scale up and drive change across indu
In the Patna Graduates constituency, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar has defeated the RJD candidate, though official results for the seat are yet to be declared
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Employers cannot arbitrarily lower job qualification requirements based on employees’...
S.V. Sankanur secured 33,711 first-preference votes, while Mohan Limbikai polled 24,388 votes. Independent candidate Kantakumar R. finished third with 4,055 votes
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged new graduates of Rhema University, Aba, to be good ambassadors of the state in all their endeavours. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-asks-new-graduates-to-be-good-ambassadors/
Chrisland University’s VC, Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun, has urged computer science graduates to develop local tech solutions for Nigeria’s societal challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/develop-local-tech-solutions-chrisland-vc-tells-graduates/
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged graduates to prioritise skills acquisition and integrity over reliance on academic certificate Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-urges-graduates-to-prioritise-skills-over-academic-certificates/
Election Observer Manoj Jain and Returning Officer K.M. Janaki oversaw the opening of the strongroom and the process of opening ballot boxes and bundling ballot papers.
Employers of labour express worry over the quality of Nigerian graduates, citing a major skills gap between university curricula and workplace expectations Read More: https://punchng.com/employers-fault-university-curricula-over-graduates-skills-gap/
BRS submits representation to extend deadline for Form 18 submission from November to December 6
The Ekiti State Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education has graduated 76 adult learners and urged more illiterate adults to enrol in literacy programmes. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-education-agency-graduates-76-seeks-more-adult-learners/
Nengi Donald Jaja, a beneficiary of a scholarship from Nyesom Wike, has emerged as the best graduating Law student at Afe Babalola University with 12 award Read More: https://punchng.com/wikes-scholarship-beneficiary-emerges-abuads-best-law-graduate/
The Chancellor of Dominion University, Ibadan, has urged 140 graduating students to shun corruption, uphold integrity and contribute to Nigeria’s developme Read More: https://punchng.com/don-urges-graduates-to-shun-corruption-uphold-integrity/
A freed Benue State University graduate recounts his kidnap ordeal in Edo State and how an AI-generated photo led kidnappers to demand N4m from a fellow vi Read More: https://punchng.com/how-ai-generated-photo-cost-kidnap-victim-n4m-ransom-freed-benue-graduate/
Returning Officer for the Karnataka Legislative Council West Graduates’ Constituency election K.M. Janaki has urged vote-counting supervisors and assistants to ensure transparency and accountability at every stage of the counting process
Patna Graduates constituency recorded the highest turnout at 57.56%, followed by Darbhanga and Kosi at 54.73% each and Tirhut at 48.51%
An Auchi Polytechnic graduate, Tosin Longe, narrates the hardship and discrimination he has faced since losing his job eight years ago, leading to suicidal Read More: https://punchng.com/i-contemplated-suicide-after-losing-my-job-faced-hardship-auchi-poly-graduate/
Osemen Esezobor, the best graduating student of Trinity University’s Department of Science, shares her academic journey to achieving a perfect 5.0 CGPA. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-sacrificed-social-events-to-graduate-with-5-0-cgpa-trinity-best-graduating-student/
A 31-year-old graduate, Alade Omowumi, shares her story of living with a congenital condition and appeals for funds for corrective surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-i-have-no-vaginal-opening-for-sex-graduate-seeking-surgery/
Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 500 Ogoni graduates in Rivers State as part of the UNEP report. Read More: https://punchng.com/hyprep-awards-postgraduate-scholarships-to-500-ogoni-graduates/
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Graduates earning between RM2,501 and RM3,000 a month will only need to repay their Nationa...
The Saran Teachers’ constituency recorded the highest turnout at 13.56%, as the Patna Graduates seat drew attention over a rift within the JD(U)
The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh
The stage is set for polling in the elections to the Legislative Council West Graduates Constituency today with all steps taken for a smooth process
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has graduated 2,194 students and conferred honorary doctorates on Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and Niyi Olajide. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuad-graduates-record-2194-students-honours-two/
This is to enable eligible voters to cast their votes during polling in the Council elections to the Karnataka West Graduates Constituency
BJP and Congress have fielded candidates while Janata Dal(Secular) stays out of the fray
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