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JUST IN: UNILORIN Considers Admitting Nigerian students displaced from Sudan

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2 years ago

May 25, 2023

The website of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has been opened for consideration of admission of Nigerian students that fled Sudan due to the war.

Director of Corporate Affairs (UNILORIN), Kunle Akogun, made the revelation on Thursday, directing interested students to check the school’s website and apply for University Transfer, while quoting a notice circulated by the university which read: “For the attention of Nigerian student returnees from SUDAN.

“From Thursday, May 25, go to UNILORIN website www.unilorin.edu.ng, and check inter-university transfer and apply as appropriate.

“If there is any difficulty, kindly contact the university management.”

He stated that university management has made provision in its existing programmes for Nigerian students evacuated from Sudan.

He added that the UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, had also directed that the undergraduate portal be opened to take applications for inter-university transfers.

“This is specially to cater to Nigerian students displaced from Sudan,” Akogun stated.

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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court

“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

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3 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.

The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.

“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.

The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.

Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.

Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.

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BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

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14 hours ago

April 15, 2025

Charles Flames

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.

He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

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