UI Open Distance eLearning Students to Resume on September 2nd
The University of Ibadan (UI) Distance Learning Centre (DLC) has announced that new and returning students would resume on September 2, 2024. According to Prof. Babatunde […]
Month: July 2024
NUC approves second state-owned university in Kwara
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Kwara State University of Education in Ilorin. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), […]
Hardship protest: 3 Unicross students die in auto crash
Three Cross River State University students were killed in a vehicle accident while driving home after the university closed for two weeks to prevent students […]
OOU senior staff protest anti-worker policies by vice-chancellor
On Tuesday, the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities protested the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ayodeji Agboola’s alleged […]
TETFund bemoans high electricity tariff in Nigerian universities
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed concern about the high consumption of electricity bill in universities, claiming that some were presented bills totalling […]
Foundational literacy, numeracy, cornerstones of child’s educational journey – Sani
KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) are the cornerstones of every child’s educational journey. Sani, […]
ASUP shelves planned nationwide strike
JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has shelved its planned industrial action, Mr Simji Lumpye, the Zone B Coordinator of […]
Army calls for indigenous systems to address insecuritySecurity
IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Director-General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab (Rtd), has underscored the need for indigenous systems to address insecurity […]
UNILORIN expels 2 students, rusticates 3 for misconduct
The University of Ilorin in Kwara State punished five students for alleged misdemeanours on campus. Two students were expelled from the institution, and three others […]
OAU announces 2024 admission screening dates and UTME registration process
Obafemi Awolowo University has officially announced the registration dates for its 2024 admission screening exercise, which includes both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. The university […]
Nasarawa University collaborates with state government to combat hepatitis
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has announced a partnership with the Nasarawa State administration to address the state’s hepatitis prevalence rate. On Monday, the […]
Osun orders closure of primary, secondary schools ahead of hunger protest
The Osun State Government has directed that primary and secondary schools in the state go on third-term vacation effective from Wednesday. The administration stated that […]
Daily part-time programmes are illegal— JAMB
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, labelled some universities in Nigeria that operate daily part-time programmes as illegal on Monday. Oloyode, […]
NUC accredits 31 programmes at LAUTECH
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for 31 of its courses. Vice Chancellor, […]
Protest: Remain On Campus, Education Minister Urges Students
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of Education Tahir Mamman has advised students in Nigerian universities to remain on campus during the planned nationwide protests. […]
FG issues circular to VCs ahead of nationwide protests over protection of staff, students, and infrastructure
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities, emphasising the importance of protecting staff, students, and public […]
McPherson University set to induct first set of nursing graduates
The management of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has selected Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 for the inaugural induction ceremony of her first set of […]
Lagos schools win 2024 WRO national competition
LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Lagos City Senior College and New Era Junior Secondary School, have won the Senior and Junior categories of 2024 World Robot […]
JAMB is not responsible for setting the minimum tolerable admission score, says Oloyede
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has explained that the Board does not set the so-called ‘cut-off mark’, which […]
Kano Students’ Council kick against #EndBadGovernance protest
The Kano State Students’ Council has warned against the planned nationwide protest over the rising living costs. At a news conference in Kano on Sunday, the council’s […]