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Lagos State University (LASU) has launched a new cutting-edge application, LASU Talkspace, aimed at transforming the way the university community and the general public engage in virtual meetings, conferences, and seminars. Developed by the university’s Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), under the leadership of Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, the platform is set to provide a secure, efficient, and reliable alternative to popular virtual meeting tools like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. According to a statement from DICT, the app has received approval from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and is now accessible to both LASU staff and the general…

Oil marketers in Nigeria have revealed a significant reduction in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as of Friday, with the price dropping to N922.65 per litre, down N32.35 from the N955 per litre at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This decrease has sparked fresh debates about the ongoing price structure of petrol in the country and the role of oil imports in Nigeria’s energy market. Marketers say the drop in landing cost reflects a reduction in expenses like shipping, import duties, and exchange rates, which could help drive the profitability of petrol imports. Despite the decrease in the…

The Kremlin stated on Monday that it was still awaiting “signals” from the United States regarding a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The announcement came after both leaders expressed their openness to talks last week, although neither side has provided details on when or how such a meeting would take place. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia had not yet received any signals from the US, but reiterated that Russia remained ready for dialogue. He also noted that the same readiness had been communicated by the American side. The ongoing conflict…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, following the death of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. In a statement issued on Monday, the President conveyed his deep sorrow, describing the loss as a “profound sorrow” and offered his sympathy to the Makinde family and the people of Oyo State. With a heavy heart, President Tinubu wrote, “I extend my deepest sympathies to you, your family, and the people of Oyo State on the passing of your beloved elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.” Recognising the pain of losing a loved one,…

By Alade Adisa The Senate of the Lagos State University, LASU, will today elect a new Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. The person so elected will replace Prof. Funso Omobitan, whose tenure has expired.The two contestants for the position are Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts; and Prof. Maruf Suraqat Animashaun of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts.Two were cleared by the Senate of the university to contest the position following the submission of their names by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.New Daily Prime will keep you updated on the development.

By Alade Adisa Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Congress of University Academics, CONUA, and the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, have described the over $1.82 billion spent by Nigerians to pay tuition fees in foreign universities in the first nine months of last year as a national embarrassment and an indictment of the university education system in the country.They also called for an investigation into the sources of the incomes of those who paid such money.The leaders of the groups spoke in chats with New Daily Prime through their National Presidents.They were reacting to the data…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged for the preservation and celebration of African cultural heritage, stressing its importance to the continent’s identity. Obasanjo made these remarks on Sunday, January 26, during a luncheon hosted in honour of renowned female drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, also known as Ara, at the Green Legacy Resort within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Lamenting the relegation of African traditions in favour of Western cultures, Obasanjo stated, “Culture is the totality of who we are. Unfortunately, we have relegated some aspects of our culture to the background—our food, our language, our dress, and so on.” …

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a press statement, by it’s National Director of Campus Interventions, Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, he said that the tariff hike “ill-advised” and urged the federal government, and the National Assembly to stop the increase.  NAUS strongly believes that this significant increase in tariffs will create an unnecessary financial burden on students and other vulnerable populations who depend on affordable communication services for academic and daily activities. In response to this move, NAUS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has awarded over N3.2 million in business grants to Corps members in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment among Nigerian graduates. The grants were presented as part of an ongoing effort to empower Corps members towards self-employment. Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the NYSC Director General, made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday, January 26, by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. In his statement, Ahmed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with stakeholders to provide empowerment opportunities for Corps members. “As part of my five-point policy…

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God’s house. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: “Ministry costs money—that’s why God said we should bring tithes to ensure the needs of His house are met.” He also noted that offerings should be given in accordance with how God has…