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Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

A fire outbreak at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has destroyed property valued at millions of naira. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, affected the hospital’s Emergency and Accident Unit. Reports indicate that

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TASUED Set to Graduate First Batch of PhD Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, is preparing to graduate its inaugural group of 67 PhD students during the 16th convocation ceremony. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwole Banjo, during a pre-convocation press briefing on

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Principal Suspended Over Poor Meals in Akwa Ibom School

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh, the principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Concerns over irregularities in the feeding of boarding

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University of Ibadan Establishes Wole Soyinka Institute

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has launched the Wole Soyinka Institute to honour its distinguished alumnus, Nobel laureate Prof. Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka, a globally celebrated author, humanist, and civil rights activist. The

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FUTMinna Postpones Resumption for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Minna has announced a postponement of the resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university stated that academic activities are now scheduled to begin on Monday, 20th January 2025. This decision was taken to ensure a more conducive

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NANS Expresses Concern Over Worsening Hunger, Economic Crisis in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 24, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to tackle hunger and economic challenges in the country, warning that citizens are facing severe hardship. In a statement issued on Saturday by Abdulyekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate

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NECO Approves More International Schools for SSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 24, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced on Saturday the accreditation of additional international schools as part of its efforts to expand its global reach. In a statement, NECO’s acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, revealed that the newly accredited schools are located

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Academic Luminary and Gender Advocate, Prof Olabisi Aina Retires from OAU at 70

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

For three memorable days, the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, celebrated the remarkable career of renowned academic and gender advocate, Prof Olabisi Idowu Aina, who retired at the age of 70 after nearly 40 years of exemplary service. Prof Aina’s profound contributions to

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25% of Kano primary schools have only 1 teacher for all six grades, PLANE reports

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), an education initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has disclosed that approximately 25% of primary schools in Kano State operate with only one teacher catering to all six primary grades. This

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FUTA Celebrates 519 First-Class Graduands at Combined Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is set to honour 519 students graduating with First-Class honours during its combined 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, at a press briefing marking the

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Minister of Education urged to address university strikes through online earning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

In light of persistent strikes affecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, Abba Michael, the head of the Institute of Commercial Management United Kingdom (ICM-UK) in Nigeria, has advocated for the adoption of online education as a solution. Michael called on Tunji Alausa, the newly