CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
20 stories
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Aremu emerges Venite varsity VC

Professor Charity Aremu has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University in Ekiti State, Nigeria, after a competitive selection process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mass Recall Hits Nissan: Engine Issues in 2023โ€“2025 Models

Nissan is recalling approximately 642,000 vehicles in the United States due to engine problems affecting its 2023โ€“2025 Rogue models.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Shove in final seconds sparks bench-clearing brawl in Saint Louis-VCU college basketball clash

A last-second altercation during a college basketball game between the Saint Louis Billikens and Virginia Commonwealth University led to a bench-clearing brawl, overshadowing the Billikens' victory.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Audit recommended sacking UNIOSUN VC, rectors over payroll fraud โ€” Consultant

An audit report has recommended the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of Osun State University for payroll fraud, despite claims of incompetence made by the university's management.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Group advocates merit in Abia varsity VCโ€™s selection

A local advocacy group in Abia State is pushing for a merit-based selection process for the next Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Akinkugbe emerges James Hope varsity VC

Professor Oluyele Akinkugbe has been appointed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor of James Hope University in Lagos, a position he will assume on February 16.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

New Yobe varsity VC assumes office, unveils agenda

The new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Professor Yaqub Geidam, has commenced his role and outlined his agenda for enhancing the university's academic and infrastructural development.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

New Jigawa varsity VC assumes office, unveils vision for excellence

Professor Ahmad Gumel has officially taken office as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutse, committing to elevate the institution to a leading research hub in Nigeria.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lufthansa pilots' strike threatens German airports on Thursday

Lufthansa pilots are set to strike for 24 hours on February 12, impacting all departing flights from German airports, according to the pilots' union VC.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Zamfara varsity gets new VC

Prof. Tukur Adamu has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Gusau, in Zamfara State, Nigeria.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

After $1.2 Billion in Revenue, Gurhan Kiziloz Shores Up Case Against VC Money

Gurhan Kiziloz successfully built his venture Nexus International, which generated $1.2 billion in revenue without relying on external venture capital investment.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FUOYE VC highlights five-year achievements as Ooni, Sultan, Kukah honoured

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, highlighted key achievements during his tenure at the university's 10th convocation, where notable Nigerians were also honored.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FUOYE VC urges innovation to sustain growth

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, emphasized the need for the university to adopt innovative strategies for sustained growth and development during his tenure review.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Some private varsities operate like business centres โ€” Pioneer NOUN VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede, cautions that many private universities in Nigeria are being managed as profit-making enterprises, which may jeopardize their academic integrity and sustainability.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

VC warns against cultism as varsity matriculates 5,601

The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University cautioned newly admitted students against cultism and examination malpractices during the institution's 44th matriculation ceremony.

Feb 5 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

How NELFUND boosts resumption rates, academic focus โ€” Sokoto Varsity VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University highlighted that financial support from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has greatly enhanced student attendance and academic engagement.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

AEDC Band A bills draining FUT Minna funds โ€“ VC

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Prof Faruk Kuta, revealed that the Band A bill from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company significantly impacts the university's finances during a press conference for the school's 34th Convocation Ceremony.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

ABU VC hails Yusufโ€™s support for Kanoโ€™s industrial revival

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University has praised Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf for his efforts to revive the state's industrial capacity and for pledging financial support to the university.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

This year, finally by motorway from Zagreb to Sarajevo? Controversial works are nearing completion

The northern section of the highway through Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Vc corridor between Budapest and Ploฤe is expected to be completed by the end of this year, according to the 'Highways of the Federation of BiH' company.

Jan 5 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

From Sarajevo to Croatia via Highway by the End of 2026? 330 Kilometers Under Construction for 20 Years

The northern part of the highway through Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the Vc corridor between Budapest and Ploฤe, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, although construction has been ongoing since 2001 and only a fraction has been built.

Jan 5 โ€ข 14:59 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.