The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) in Kebbi State has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the institution’s governing council and management over the non-implementation of the Federal Government/ASUU agreement. This was announced after a congress held at the FUAZ auditorium. ASUU members expressed concern that the agreements were not being implemented for them while other institutions were enjoying the same benefits. In a press statement signed by the branch ASUU chairman, Comrade Danbauchi Ishaq Sanchi, the union listed its grievances, including the non-implementation of the 40% upward review of academic emoluments…
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The Nigerian Medical Association, Ogun State chapter, has expressed concern over the shortage of medical doctors in the state, revealing that only about 1,200 physicians are currently serving an estimated population of nine million people. The association said the figure translates to approximately one doctor for every 7,500 residents, describing the situation as inadequate to meet the state’s healthcare needs. It also lamented that, despite the shortage, doctors who have remained in the country instead of seeking opportunities abroad are increasingly subjected to harassment, intimidation and attacks by members of the public and, in some cases, security agencies. The Chairman…
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous AI agent that hacked a popular platform for computer programmers also attempted to breach accounts on four other services during the incident. In an update late Tuesday to a blog post detailing its probe, OpenAI said its AI agent also gained access to accounts on four “publicly available services,” though it did not name the companies. The revelation broadens a cyber incident that OpenAI described as unprecedented. It began when two of its models hacked Hugging Face, a site developers use to store and share AI models and code. OpenAI admitted last…
South Korean technology giant Samsung unveiled new, sleeker smartphone models on Wednesday that are priced higher than previous versions, as artificial intelligence drives up component costs. One of the models resembles a miniature tablet when unfolded. Samsung, which launched the high-end products in London, aims to reaffirm its dominance in the foldable smartphone market, where it has operated since 2019, ahead of a potential move by US rival Apple this year. “By setting a new standard for foldables, we are once again advancing the premium mobile experience,” said TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile division. The most innovative device unveiled…
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has stated that the Federal Government’s massive investment in road infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu is generating thousands of jobs, stimulating economic activity, and helping to alleviate hunger nationwide. Umahi made the remarks on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway project in Onueke, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to the Minister, President Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda is directly creating employment through construction activities while opening up commercial opportunities for communities along the corridor. “When people talk about hunger in this country, they should understand that the activities…
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the British pound on Friday, with the sterling trading at N1,834 in the foreign exchange market as the UK currency lost ground against the US dollar amid shifting global market sentiment. Market data showed the pound traded within a range of N1,813/£ and N1,862/£ during July, reflecting continued volatility in the GBP/NGN exchange rate despite the naira’s recent gains. Analysts attributed the sustained demand for the British currency in Nigeria to increased school fee remittances to UK institutions and rising medical tourism, which have continued to support demand for pounds. However, the Central Bank of…
Nigeria’s external reserves declined by $114 million within one week, retreating from a recent peak of $52.04 billion despite remaining well above the $51 billion mark, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves fell from $52.04 billion recorded on July 22 to $51.92 billion as of July 29, marking the first notable pullback after several weeks of sustained growth that pushed the country’s foreign exchange buffer to its highest level in years. CBN figures showed the reserves eased gradually over the period, declining to $52.03 billion on July 23, $52.02 billion on July…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to commence a total and comprehensive nationwide industrial strike on August 10 if the Federal Government fails to address its outstanding demands. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s July National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which began on Sunday in Gombe and was made available to reporters on Thursday night. The communiqué was jointly signed by the NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; the Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim; and the Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim. The association said the decision followed a review…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has closed the online registration portal for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI III), ending the nationwide application process. The Director-General of NDE, Silas Agara, announced this in a statement issued in Abuja. Agara said the portal, which was launched on July 23 by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammed Dingyadi, officially closed at 4:00 p.m. on July 30. He said the registration period was extended by one day after minor technical disruptions on July 25 to ensure that all eligible applicants had the opportunity to complete their…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, Sen. Ahmed Wadada, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes, citing improving economic indicators. Wadada spoke on Thursday after meeting President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he assessed the administration’s performance and outlined plans for Nasarawa State. The senator said only “an open enemy” would dismiss the achievements recorded by the Federal Government since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. “But for anybody to sit down and wish away this administration, then that person is either ignorant, or not realistic, or an open enemy,” he said. He…