Generally, harmattan is the usual herald of the December month, what with the biting cold that comes with it. Immediately the rain ceased, it gave way to a cold wind that competes with the sun, such that even when the sun is high in the sky, you still feel cold! The nights are trickier: the…
Category : Health Zone
This article is an excerpt from Niyi Akinnaso publication in The Punch Newspaper of Dec 30, 2014 with the headline “A choice between life and death”. He wrote about the need for citizens to vote for the best candidate in the forthcoming presidential election in Nigeria. He also wrote about choosing good health in the…
Spiny on the outside, sweet on the inside, pineapples are one fantastic fruit. Pineapples are members of the bromeliad family, and one of the few bromeliads to produce edible fruit, according to the biology department at Union County College. The fruit is actually made of many individual berries that fuse together around a central core….
The average person knows that he possesses a pair of kidneys as part of his biological make-up, but many people are ignorant of the fact that these organs wield enormous power that could determine whether an individual lives or not. The truth is that the kidneys can fail, get injured, become infected or ultimately need…
The joy of every mother is to carry her pregnancy to term. This, however, is not often the case. A new maternal and child health survey shows that at least two of every 10 Nigerian women lose their pregnancy at one stage or the other before full term. Beyond Nigerian women, the survey also states…
Eggs are an excellent source of low-cost, high quality protein, fats and vitamins. Every day, we consume them directly by eating whole eggs or indirectly when we eat confectionaries such as biscuits, cakes, bread, pies, and so on. The health benefits of eating egg outweigh the negative criticisms of its cholesterol content. Protein content Eggs…
1. Control Your Anger Watch for the next instance in which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant, then practice letting go – make a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not allow yourself to waste thought and energy where it isn’t deserved. Effective anger management is…
The Chairman, Moringa Plantation Management Committee of the University of Ilorin, Dr. Ayokunle Afolabi Toye, has urged Nigerians to be cautious with the use of moringa. Dr. Toye who said this in an interview with Daily Trust said moringa oleifera is a tropical plant that grows rapidly and has myriad of valuable uses of its…
[notification type=”info”]FOR CONSTANT SUPPLY OF FRESH QUAIL EGGS IN LAGOS, IBADAN, KWARA AND KOGI STATE NIGERIA, CONTACT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FARMS, 08036828815 [/notification] Quail eggs are small speckled pearls that nature gives us. Since ancient times, this delicacy has been prized as a dietary healing food. While quail eggs are so small (10 – 12g), they are…
Prof. Ibrahim Katibi, an expert in cardiovascular diseases, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, has warned that eating processed foods containing additives and preservatives could cause cancer. Katibi told newsmen in Ilorin that cancer was the second leading cause of death of the cardiovascular disease both in the developed and developing countries. According to him, processed…
Nigerian Tertiary Institution Info
- ZEANI-UNN Admissions for Technical Skills Programme 2025The University of Nigeria Nsukka invites candidates to apply for admission into the Community Development Service Education (CDSE) Programme for the 2024/2025 session. This programme is open to those who previously applied for admission but were not enrolled. About the Programme The CDSE Programme runs for a minimum of one year and a maximum of […]
- DELSU Matriculation Ceremony 2024/2025Delta State University (DELSU) has scheduled the matriculation ceremony for new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at both Abraka and Oleh campuses. Matriculation Schedule Abraka Campus Time: 9.00 a.m. Venue: Convocation Arena, Site III, Abraka Note: Matriculating students must be seated by 8.30 a.m. […]
- DELSU Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 FreshersDelta State University (DELSU) has released the schedule for the orientation exercise for newly admitted students in the 2024/2025 academic session. Day One: General Activities Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 Faculties: All Faculties Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Activities: Opening Formalities and Lectures Venue: Convocation Arena Day Two: Faculty-Based Activities Date: Thursday, 23 January […]
- DELSU Exam Commencement Date — 1st Semester 2024/2025Delta State University (DELSU) has adjusted the commencement date for the first-semester examination in the 2024/2025 academic session. New Examination Date The first-semester examination will now begin on Monday, 17 February 2025. This change replaces the earlier date of Monday, 3 February 2025. Notification to All Concerned Staff, students, and the entire university community are […]
- FUTA Combined Matriculation Ceremony 2023/2024 for New StudentsThe management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has announced the matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. Event Details Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA Staff, students, and the university community are advised to take note of this schedule. All concerned parties should ensure their […]
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- College of Nursing Tambuwal Post-Basic Nursing Admission 2025/2026The College of Nursing Sciences Tambuwal, Sokoto State, has announced the sale of admission forms for the Post Basic Nursing programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. Entry Requirements To be eligible, you must meet these conditions: A minimum of credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These results must be obtained in not […]
- OSUSTECH Fees Payment & Registration Deadline 2024/2025Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) has announced the school fees payment and registration deadline for newly admitted students in the 2024/2025 academic session. Key Information Who: 100-level and Direct Entry students Deadline: Thursday, 30 January 2025 Important Notice Failure to pay school fees and complete registration by the stated deadline will result […]
- FUTIA 2nd Matriculation Ceremony 2025The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), has scheduled its 2nd matriculation ceremony to welcome new students. Event Details Date: Friday, 24 January 2025 Venue: FUTIA Pavilion Time: 10:00 AM This ceremony marks an important academic milestone for new students. Invitation to the Community The event is open to students, their families, and members […]
- Novena University 5th Combined Convocation Ceremony 2025Novena University invites the public to its 5th combined convocation ceremony. The ceremony covers six academic sessions: 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024. Event Details Date: Saturday, 25 January 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Convocation Arena, Amai Campus The event will feature the award of bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and PhDs. Prizes […]