Day: May 5, 2025

‘Performing Arts And Others,’ 5 Degrees With Highest Unemployment Rates

Damilola Olonade

As student debt climbs and wages stagnate, many recent graduates in the United States are finding the job market increasingly difficult to navigate—particularly those entering fields unrelated to their degrees. About 40% of college graduates now work in jobs that don’t require a degree, a trend known as underemployment. This growing mismatch between education and employment is a concern for both students and policymakers. With the average annual cost of college nearing $35,000, graduates who land in unrelated or lower-paying roles may struggle to justify the investment. According to Strada…

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‘High On Sugar, Calories,’ Can Diabetics Eat Mangoes?

Aliyu Aliyu

It’s mango season in Nigeria, and India, the world’s diabetes capital. High on sugar and calories, most diabetics avoid mangoes. Here is what to know   For high-sugar fruits such as mango or watermelon, a safe portion size is generally about one small slice or half a cup to one cup per serving. Dr Saptarshi Bhattacharya, senior consultant, endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “Diabetics can eat mangoes, but moderation and portion control are crucial. Mangoes are high in natural sugars, which means they can raise blood sugar levels if consumed…

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Tinubu Meets GenCos Over N4trn Electricity Debt

Ganiyu Amodu

. aims to avert power sector collapse   The minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has proposed a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and owners of electricity Generating Companies (GenCos) on ways to resolve the N4tr debt the government is owing the utility companies. In a statement, the minister said this is to show its commitment in paying the debt in cash and other instruments The commitment was made following high-stakes talks between Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and Chairmen of Generating Companies of Nigeria (GenCos) in Abuja. The statement signed…

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2025 UTME: Over 1.5m candidates score less than 200 – JAMB

Ganiyu Amodu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB disclosed that 1,955,069 candidates sat for the UTME, which commenced on April 24, 2025. The examination body, in a statement on Monday, May 5, said 420,415 candidates scored above 200 in the 2025 UTME. The board added that while 4,756 candidates scored above 320, 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319. According to the data released by JAMB, 75% of candidates scored below…

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Brentford Edge Manchester United In Seven-Goal Thriller

Abibat Babalola

Brentford edged a young and much-changed Manchester United side 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter on Sunday to boost their hopes of qualifying for European competition for the first time. Two goals from Kevin Schade guided Thomas Frank’s side up to ninth with 52 points, a potential Conference League spot within touching distance with three games left. United remain 15th with 39 points. “Yeah, I think we definitely have momentum… we’ve had a really good run of games, there’s a flow of playing well,” Frank told BBC. READ ALSO:…

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Nigerian Minister Is Chairman West African Gas Pipeline Project Committee Of Ministers

Abibat Babalola

How Ekpo took helms of WAGPPCM through an election at the meeting of ministers from Benin Republic, Togo, and Ghana     Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has been elected Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP). The 678-kilometer pipeline transports natural gas from Nigeria to Benin, Togo, and Ghana, and is operated by the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo). Ekpo’s election took place at the just-concluded Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of WAGP in Accra,…

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NCDMB Unveils Selection Criteria For Nigerian Content Awards

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, in partnership with Sweetcrude Limited, has announced the detailed selection criteria for the inaugural Champions of Nigerian Content Awards, designed to honour outstanding contributions to local content development in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Scheduled for May 21, 2025, at the NCDMB Conference Hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the awards will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing Nigerian Content in 2024. The ceremony will coincide with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair, NOGOF, further spotlighting industry…

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How Former Plateau Deputy Governor, Sonni Tyoden, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Sonni Tyoden, the immediate past deputy governor of Plateau, is dead. Simon Lalong, the immediate past governor of the state, confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday in Jos, the state capital. Mr Lalong, who visited the residence of the deceased to condole with the family, described his former deputy as a trusted political ally, confidant, teacher, and mentor. “He brought significant stability, wisdom, and experience to our government. He worked tirelessly to ensure that we had a successful eight-year tenure,” he said. Chelsea Defeat Liverpool 3-1 At Stamford Bridge…

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