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Trump Restricts Harvard University From Enrolling Foreign Students
Trump Restricts Harvard University From Enrolling Foreign Students
Trump restricts Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. The Donald Trump-led United States government has restricted Harvard University from enrolling international students.
Kristi Noem, secretary of the department of homeland security, announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday via X.
Noem cited the university’s failure to stem “violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus” as reasons for the “harsh penalty”.
“This decertification also means that existing aliens on F- or J- non-immigrant status must transfer to another university in order to maintain their non-immigrant status,” the statement reads.
Harvard University has been embroiled in a funding row with the Trump administration, resulting from the school’s refusal to comply with the president’s demands.
Trump had asked that the university audit professors for plagiarism and report international students accused of misconduct no matter the degree.
Harvard also refused to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes.
As part of the consequences, the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard last month.
Early this month, the education department threatened that Harvard would no longer receive research grants.
“Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country,” Noem said after Thursday’s decision was made public. Harvard called the revocation “unlawful”.
“We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard’s ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University – and this nation – immeasurably,” the university said in a statement.
Harvard University
“We are working quickly to provide guidance and support to members of our community,” the university said in a statement.
“This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country and undermines Harvard’s academic and research mission.”
Over the past decade, Harvard has continued to record an increase in the number of international students.
For the 2024/2025 academic year, foreign students accounted for 27.2 percent of the students’ population.
NNPC Ltd Strengthen Strategic Partnerships At CERAWeek 2026
NNPC Limited continues to strengthen strategic partnerships at CERAWeek 2026, with high-level engagements focused on advancing Nigeria’s upstream growth and investment outlook.
Speaking after a meeting with senior executives from Chevron Corporation, the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, stated: “Our discussions focused on strengthening our long-standing partnership and aligning our strategic priorities to drive production growth, deepen gas development, and expand opportunities in the deepwater sector.”
NNPC
Noting that NNPC Limited is leveraging the enabling investment climate to advance new, high-impact projects and expand its portfolio, the GCEO said the Company is committed to working with partners to ensure Nigeria’s energy sector remains competitive, resilient, and globally relevant.
CBN Acknowledges High Court Ruling Over Dissolution Of Union Bank Board
Union Bank board. The court ruled that the CBN acted beyond its legal powers and, therefore, overturned that decision.
(CBN), on Thursday, acknowledged the judgement of a Federal High Court, Lagos Division, over its regulatory action on the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) in January 2024.
This is contained in a statement by its acting director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, made available to journalists in Abuja.
Ms Sidi-Ali said that the apex bank was currently obtaining the Certified True Copy of the judgement and would review it carefully. She reaffirmed the CBN’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
“As the apex regulatory authority, the CBN remains committed to acting in accordance with its mandate and established legal processes.
“The CBN assures the public that UBN’s status is unchanged and that it remains fully capable of meeting its obligations to customers, depositors, and all stakeholders.
“The CBN will continue to provide the necessary regulatory oversight to ensure that the Union Bank operates in a safe, sound, and stable manner, while maintaining public confidence in the financial system,” she said.
CBN
The court ruling of Wednesday relates to an earlier action taken by the CBN in January 2024, which dissolved UBN’s board and management.
The court ruled that the CBN acted beyond its legal powers and therefore overturned that decision.
Kano Governor Yusuf Sacks Commerce Commissioner
Kano Governor Yusuf sacks commerce commissioner. Mr Yusuf expressed appreciation for the services rendered by the former commissioner.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sacked Shehu Sagagi, commissioner for investment, commerce and industry, with immediate effect.
This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
He said that Mr Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the director of commerce pending further directives.
Mr Yusuf expressed appreciation for the services rendered by the former commissioner during his tenure in office.
He acknowledged Mr Sagagi’s contributions to the development of the state, particularly in politics, religion, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Abba Yusuf
The governor wished him success in his future endeavours and reassured the public that his administration remains committed to efficient service delivery and to the ongoing strategic realignment of government structures for sustainable development in Kano State.
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