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Building a University that teaches, earns, and transforms!!!

admin August 19, 2025

Nigeria Opinion From the VCs blog  When Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia announced the creation of the Benue State Government’s University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, the immediate question from both proponents and opponents was predictable: “why

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Sowing the Seeds of a New Academic Dawn in Nigeria’s Versity Ihugh

admin August 12, 2025

Nigeria From the VC’s conner  In the unfolding narrative of Benue State’s development, a pivotal moment has arrived—one where visionary policy transforms into tangible reality. This moment is embodied in the establishment of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST) at Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, a landmark initiative by the Benue State

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Ihugh is rising — The future is here

admin August 12, 2025

Nigeria From the VC’s conner From the fertile cassava, sweet potato, and orange fields of Vandeikya emerges a new beacon of hope and progress—the Benue State Government’s University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST) in Ihugh.  “This institution is not merely an academic center; it is a vibrant engine of innovation, development, and

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Unifying Nigeria’s Transport Safety: The Promise and Challenge of NSIB’s Multimodal Mandate

admin August 12, 2025

Nigeria Opinion Nigeria’s transport sector is a complex and often perilous network where daily tragedies—whether on congested roads, aging railways, unpredictable waterways, or in the skies—underscore the urgent need for a robust safety oversight system.  The creation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in 2022 symbolizes a bold ambition: to transcend

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Feature: Two Years of Renewed Hope Initiative: Benue feels impact

admin August 12, 2025

Nigeria July 29th 2025 will remain a remarkable day in the lives of Benue indigenous,as the first lady of Nigeria,Her Excellency , Sen Remi Tinubu in a remarkable way paid a condolence visit to the Benue family on the act of terror that befell the people by armed herders in the village of Yelewata in […]

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Feature: Nigeria’s Tragic Misplacement of Priorities: Ranching Humans While Cattle Roam Free

admin August 11, 2025

Nigeria In the rich, fertile lands of Benue State, known as the food basket of Nigeria, a heartbreaking and deeply troubling paradox has taken root—a story of dislocation, erasure, and broken promises that has for too long been hidden from the nation’s collective conscience.  Here, thousands of Nigerians have been forcefully uprooted from their ancestral […]

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Empowering Nigeria’s States, A Call for Vigilance, Unity to Transform Lives

admin August 11, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria, a land blessed with vibrant culture, abundant resources, and a resilient people, now faces one of its most pivotal economic moments. The combined shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating oil prices, and rising inflation have created waves of hardship across the nation, affecting the livelihoods of millions. In this challenging context, the National

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Nigeria’s Gov Mutfwang commissions school for traumatized children

admin August 4, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s northcentral Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned school built to accommodate traumatized children, the less privileged who have been displaced as a result of the many killings in Bassa Local Government Area of the State A statement sent by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Dr. Gyang […]

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Opinion: My Leader, My Leader: A Journey Through Leadership and Loyalty.

admin August 3, 2025

Nigeria The Dying Spirit of Progressivism In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, many progressive ideals have faced overwhelming challenges, particularly in the southwestern region. The decade of the 2000s marked a tumultuous period for democratic governance, marred by political deception and a systemic erosion of hope among the progressive populace. The

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Greece call for end to Gaza war

admin August 1, 2025

Greece Organised by trade unions linked to Greece’s Communist Party, the demonstration saw participants waving flags, holding placards, and chanting slogans. The rally ended peacefully. The protest took place as US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel to assess the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He is expected to visit food distribution