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We’re not giving more importance to physical infrastructure than research—TETFund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The head of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has stated that the organization is not placing a higher priority on physical infrastructure in higher institutions over research. Echono provided this clarification during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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‘Na your mama’ – Delta Nursing Student Faces Disciplinary Action Over Viral Video

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences has issued a disciplinary query to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, for allegedly recording and sharing an “unauthorised” video on social media during Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Delta State. A picture of the letter addressed to Edobor was shared on Friday via X. The […]

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Tinubu Administration to Train Over One Million Enugu Residents in Digital Skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to training more than 1.1 million residents of Enugu in digital skills before 2027. Mr. Tijani made this statement during a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah in Enugu on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the […]

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Lawmakers Oppose Withholding of 6,000 Bar Exam Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday voiced strong concerns over the extended delay in releasing Bar exam results for over 6,000 students by the Council of Legal Education. During discussions on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Address the Withholding of Bar Results and Backlog of Students Awaiting Call to Bar,” Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin […]

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UDUS to hold matriculation ceremony, April 9

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2025

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has revealed that its 2024/2025 Matriculation Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 9 April 2025, at the institution’s Convocation Square located on the Main Campus. A statement issued by the university’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations highlighted that the Ceremonies Committee is actively working to ensure the

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FCT Primary School Teachers Resume Strike Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), represented by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have declared the continuation of their indefinite strike starting Monday, March 24, 2025. This action follows the teachers receiving their February 2025 salaries without the inclusion of the promised N70,000 minimum wage. The strike decision was deliberated

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5 UNIOSUN Students, Others Die in Road Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Nine people, including five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a road accident on the Ikire/Ibadan Expressway. An 18-seater bus carrying the victims was involved in a collision with a luxury bus that was driving against traffic. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, confirmed that the crash took place near […]

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JAMB Postpones 2025 Mock UTME to April 10

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has changed the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from April 5 to April 10. This information was included in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment was made to […]

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Ajayi Crowther Alumni Launches New Branches In UK, US, Canada

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

…Opens New website for Loan Disbursement to Alumni Members The Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Association has expanded its global network with the launch of new branches in three countries, including the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The association has also launched new branches in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan. This is contained […]

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2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Applications are currently open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This initiative, known as YOUTH IMPACT – BECAUSE YOU MATTER – For Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, is a joint effort between UNESCO and Nestlé, supported by the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform. It aims to empower young people to make […]

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Kano Governor Offers Automatic Employment to 54 Postgraduate Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved automatic employment for 54 postgraduate students who were beneficiaries of a foreign scholarship program to study health-related courses in India. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano. According to the statement, Mr. Yusuf made the announcement during a […]

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Ebonyi University Suspends Governor Nwifuru Ex-Security Adviser for Cultism Days After Matriculation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The management of Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State has suspended Felix Okemini, a former special assistant on security to Governor Francis Nwifuru, over allegations of “cult-related behaviour” during his matriculation ceremony. Mr. Okemini, who had been dismissed earlier in the week by the governor due to gross misconduct, was placed on indefinite suspension by […]

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Police Arrest 8 Secondary School Students for Alleged Cultism in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected cult members from Ifo High School in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to journalists in Ota yesterday. Odutola explained that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Vice Principal of Ifo […]

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6 Students Die as Meningitis Outbreak Strikes Kebbi University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

An outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has resulted in the deaths of six students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). This was stated in a press release issued on Saturday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango. Speaking on behalf of the university management, Ango expressed deep condolences to the families […]

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Full-time HND Graduates in Nigeria Now Qualified for NYSC – Minister of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that graduates with full-time Higher National Diplomas (HND) are now eligible for mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This announcement was made in a press statement by Boriwo Folasade, Director of Press & Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, following confirmation from the Minister

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Polytechnic Students Support Tinubu’s Decision on Rivers State Emergency Rule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, signed by NAPS National President Eshiofune Oghayan, the association, which represents over 28.1 million Nigerian students, emphasized that this measure is […]

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Rainstorm Kills Student, Damages School in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

A 14-year-old student, Timothy Amosun, who was in Junior Secondary School 3, lost his life after a rainstorm caused severe damage to Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun State. The Ogun State government confirmed the unfortunate incident on Wednesday through an official statement issued by Mr. Lekan Adeniran, the Chief Press Secretary to […]

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Dr. Peter Agada Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree in Acoustic Architecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

Gulf American University (GAU), in partnership with its esteemed awarding body in the United States, proudly recognized Dr. Peter Agada with an Honorary Doctorate Award in Acoustic Architecture, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the field. His expertise, innovation, and commitment to architectural excellence have significantly impacted the industry and

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Kano State Raises Salaries for Tertiary Institutions Staff

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Kano State government has authorized a salary increase of 25 per cent for academic staff and 35 per cent for non-academic staff in tertiary institutions, with implementation set for March 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Waiya, announced this on Thursday while addressing journalists about the decisions made during the State Executive Council meeting

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S’West Govs, Lawmakers Urged to Make Yoruba Language a Mandatory Subject in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Oodua Youth Coalition has appealed to governors in the South West to ensure that Yoruba is made a compulsory subject in public schools, emphasizing that preserving the Yoruba language is essential, as people are best identified through their language and culture. This appeal was included in a communiqué released by the group following its […]