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MDCAN calls for removal of UNIZIK Pro-Chancellor, announces 7-day warning strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2024

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the federal government to promptly dismiss Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe from his role as pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council at Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Edo State University (EDSU) 2024 Scholarships for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2024

Edo State University, Uzairue, invites applications for its esteemed scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic session. This is a prime opportunity for students aiming for academic excellence and financial support to join a highly regarded institution known for its commitment to quality education. EDSU’s scholarships demonstrate the university’s dedication to social

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Nestle Nigeria 2024 Community Scholarships for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2024

Nestlé Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for its annual scholarship programme, reinforcing its dedication to empowering future leaders. This scholarship targets outstanding senior secondary and tertiary students focused on science and technology from communities near Nestlé’s operational areas. The 2024/25 entry call follows the recent award ceremony for

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Wigwe University Holds First Matriculation Ceremony for 120 New Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2024

Wigwe University announced it is set to celebrate a significant milestone today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, as it hosts its inaugural matriculation ceremony. In a statement from Dr. Sam Dede, Chairman of the Matriculation Ceremony Committee, Wigwe University confirmed that the anticipated event will be held at the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium on its campus in […]

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Minister inaugurates 240KW solar-powered car park at UNN

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated a 240KW solar car park valued at N900 million, donated by Azura Power West Africa to the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. At the ceremony held on the university’s main campus, the minister, represented by the Director of Renewable Energy, Sunday Owolabi, emphasised […]

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Lafarge Africa celebrates 40 female graduates of tiling and block making programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leader in sustainable building solutions, celebrated the graduation of 40 women from its Female Tilers and Block Making Training Programme at an event held at the Civic Centre in Lagos. This milestone is part of Lafarge Africa’s commitment to gender equality and empowering women, drawing attendance from government officials and industry […]

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19 Directors Fail Permanent Secretary Qualifying Exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

Out of 38 directors shortlisted for permanent secretary positions within the Federal Civil Service, 19 did not pass the qualifying examination. In October, it was reported that the Federal Government, via the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, began the process of appointing new permanent secretaries to fill vacancies across eight […]

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IMF, World Bank Set on Destroying Nigeria’s Public Universities, Says ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has claimed that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are intent on destroying and burying Nigeria’s public tertiary education system. Despite what it described as the adverse agendas of these organisations, ASUU pledged to continue its fight to protect the nation’s public universities from

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US-based Academic Introduces Zero-Interest Loan Scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

Dr. Olatunde Olusesi, a U.S.-based university professor, has launched a zero-interest loan programme to support small-scale business owners. The initiative, part of Dr. Olusesi’s Ferefayo Empowerment Programme, was introduced on Monday at Itoku Market in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and commemorates his 60th birthday. The programme honours his late mother, Alhaja Anisat Amosa

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40% of 2024 NECO candidates may be unable to enter tertiary institutions – NSSEC Chief

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

The Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Dr. Iyela Ajayi, has indicated that 40 per cent of candidates in this year’s National Examination Council (NECO) exams may not qualify for tertiary education due to a lack of Credits in Mathematics and English Language. Speaking in Calabar, Cross River State, at a […]

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TETFund Chief Honoured for ‘Advancing Education’

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2024

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has been awarded the title “Champion of Educational Advancement Nigeria” by the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN). According to EWAN, the award recognises Echono’s “transformative influence in tertiary education, with a focus on enhanced accessibility, quality, and

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UCH spends approximately N80 million monthly on electricity bills—JOHESU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 12, 2024

Mr. Oladayo Olabampe, Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, revealed that the hospital currently spends about N80 million monthly on electricity bills, despite facing severe financial difficulties. Due to the hospital’s inability to maintain these payments, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)

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Taraba Government, SFH Collaborate to Train 1,111 Teachers in Health Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 12, 2024

On Monday, the Society for Family Health (SFH), in partnership with the Taraba State Ministry of Education, announced plans to train 1,111 teachers in health and wellbeing education for students in Taraba State. SFH Programme Director Aisha Dadi disclosed this initiative during an advocacy and awareness session on Education for Health and Wellbeing (EHW) organised […]

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TETFund Collects N1.5 Trillion in Education Tax for 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 12, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that it has raised N1.5 trillion through Education Tax collections this year. TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, revealed the record-breaking figure during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja. He attributed the rise to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval last year to increase the tax rate from 2.5 per

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Patients Protest Power Outage at UCH

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 12, 2024

Patients at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have protested against an extended lack of electricity and water, criticising its severe impact on essential healthcare services. The blackout, imposed by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has left UCH without power for 17 consecutive days, hindering critical operations such as

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Abia State to prosecute parents who refuse to send children to school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 12, 2024

The Abia State government has announced that, starting from 1 January 2025, it will be an offence for parents in the state not to enrol their children and wards in school. Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made this announcement at the Government House in Umuahia on Monday, while briefing journalists on the outcomes of this […]

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Yobe Government to Power All Secondary Schools with Solar Energy by 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

The Yobe State Government has announced plans to replace fossil fuels with solar energy to supply electricity to all public secondary schools in the state by 2025. Alhaji Baba Malam-Wali, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made this statement during an inspection of several ongoing projects in Nguru on Monday. Schools visited included Government Higher […]

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Conflict erupts at UNIABUJA as acting VC accuses Pro-Chancellor of undue interference

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

A dispute has intensified at the University of Abuja between Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Aisha Maikudi and Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita, the Chairman of the Governing Council, sparking concerns about the potential impact on the university’s governance and academic environment. Professor Maikudi, a distinguished legal scholar, assumed the role of Acting

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Al-Qalam University Katsina Postgraduate Form 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

Al-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK), invites applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. This opportunity is ideal for graduates and professionals aiming to enhance their expertise, deepen their knowledge, and pursue advanced studies across a range of disciplines. With a commitment to fostering academic excellence and

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FUTA Former Vice Chancellor, Peter Adeniyi Launches Foundation, Autobiography

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

Professor Emeritus Peter Adeniyi, former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has launched a foundation aimed at empowering individuals and fostering educational advancement through scholarships, research, and policy initiatives. The Peter Olufemi Adeniyi Foundation (POAF) was inaugurated alongside his autobiography, Lifted, on 7th November