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Around 30,000 to 32,000 students admitted to STEM disciplines in 2026 will receive annual scholarships ranging from VND37 million to VND55 million (approximately US$1,420-2,110), with a projected total budget of about VND1.3 trillion (US$49.8 million). The information was shared by Prof. Nguyen Tien Thao, Director General of the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education and Training, during a seminar on implementing STEM education and workforce development policies. The event was jointly organized by the ministry and Hanoi University of Science and Technology on June 27. According to Prof. Thao, Vietnam currently has more than 771,000 students enrolled…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the people of Plateau, irrespective of their political affiliations, religious persuasions, tribal identities or sectional backgrounds to unite. Shettima spoke during the wedding reception of Nanbam Mutfwang, daughter of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau. He said the wedding, which brings together the North and the South, symbolizes that  what binds Nigerians together far outweighs whatever seeks to divide the nation. “We need to build bridges; we need to embrace one another. Challenges bring forth the character of leaders,”he said The vice president noted that while Plateau faces challenges, they are not insurmountable, especially…

Kayode Tokede Despite a moderation in yields across some maturities, investors’ appetite for Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds remained exceptionally strong in the first half of 2026, with total subscriptions rising to N9.04 trillion, more than doubling the N4.37 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. THISDAY’s findings showed that the remarkable demand was driven largely by institutional investors, particularly Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), banks, and insurance companies, which continued to favour the safety of sovereign securities and the opportunity to lock in relatively attractive returns amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment. The sustained over-subscription also reflects investors’ confidence…

    Medical experts have warned Nigerians against the prevalent practice of self-medication. They described it as a major threat to liver health and stressed the need for early diagnosis and preventive testing to curb liver-related diseases. The experts gave the warning during a webinar titled, ‘The Hidden Costs of Self-Medication on Liver Health’ organized by SYNLAB Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness and encouraging preventive healthcare. Speaking during the webinar, Ganiyat Kikelomo Oyeleke, a consultant Physician, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist explained that the liver performs several vital functions, including detoxification and…

Two hikers who veered off a walking track in Kosciuszko national park have been found within five hours using a drone powered by artificial intelligence, a first-of-its-kind mission, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has said.The two men, aged in their 20s, were reported missing at 7pm on Tuesday evening after they failed to return to a rendezvous point on time.FRNSW’s remote air piloted system was put into the air, and was able to use thermal imaging to find the hikers who had been walking the Dead Horse Gap track, about 35km south-west of Jindabyne.At the same time, the hikers used…

US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026The United States has bombed Iran for a second straight day, striking Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island after a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait said its air defences were responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”, raising heightened tensions across the region.Meanwhile, Israel carried out new attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after reaching a…

First listed as a British species during the reign of King Charles II, black-veined white butterflies officially became extinct in Britain in 1925.However, there were sightings of the species in hawthorn and blackthorn trees on the edge of London in June 2023.Gibson said the UK was “one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world” and more needed to be done to help all species.He said: “We have done an awful lot of damage to UK wildlife and biodiversity, and bringing one single butterfly back is just as important as reintroducing pine martens, lynx or even wolves and brown bears.…

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama Continue reading…

Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest fan event at nya Studios in Los Angeles was for the fangirls, and it’s evident that the streamer has begun to create its own ecosystem of romance, summer settings, book adaptations, coming of age stories and returning stars for various projects. Overcompensating writer, star and creator Benito Skinner kicked off the lineup of panels at nya Studios in Los Angeles — which has been home to Hello Sunshine’s annual ShineAway event, previously — both with a small introduction and then as a panelist for his show, which has a second season in the works. He was…

The recent completion of 40 housing units for judges in Abuja has reignited debate over the separation of powers, with many questioning whether the executive branch’s funding of such lavish accommodations for members of the judiciary is consistent with the principle of judicial independence, Davidson Iriekpen writes The media was abuzz recently with news of the inauguration of official mansions for judges of the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja by the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, with many analysts questioning the appropriateness of the projects. While…