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Breaking: Saudi Educator Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize at Dubai Summit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 13, 2025

Saudi teacher Mansour Al Mansour has received the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit held in Dubai. This highly regarded award, given by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, honors exceptional teachers who have a profound influence on both

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UNIZIK Investigates Allegation of Female Student Biting Lecturer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

The administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has announced that an investigation is underway regarding an incident involving a physical altercation between a lecturer and a student. Reports indicate that the altercation took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. […]

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18 Federal Directors Fail Permanent Secretary Qualifying Exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

Out of the 29 federal directors who participated in the Permanent Secretary qualifying examination, 18 failed to meet the required minimum score of 50 per cent. This information was revealed in a memo signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Gabriel Aduda, acting on behalf of the examination committee. As stated in […]

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10 Ibadan Poly Students Hospitalized After Inhaling Suspected Toxic Gas

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

10 students from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, collapsed on Tuesday and were rushed to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be toxic gas. As of Tuesday, when this report was being compiled, the affected students were receiving medical care at government hospitals. The Oyo State government acted swiftly to address the emergency […]

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FG Assumes Control of NOK University, Renames It University of Applied Sciences

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Government to take control of NOK University, located in Kachia, Kaduna State, and convert it into a federal institution. This directive from the president follows a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the complete forfeiture of the privately-owned NOK University to the Federal Government. […]

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Peter Obi Advocates for a Minimum of 1,000 Universities in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

Peter Obi, a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and a key opposition figure, has expressed that Nigeria should have no fewer than 1,000 universities, citing insights from his visit to Indonesia. Mr. Obi, who previously served as the governor of Anambra State and was a presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made this statement […]

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JAMB Takes Action Against Exam Malpractice, Penalizes 6 CBT Centers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that six Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers have been sanctioned for their involvement in blank registration, a practice associated with examination fraud. However, Oloyede did not provide specific details regarding the locations or additional information about the

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Bauchi University Lifts Ban on Gas Cylinders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State has lifted its previously imposed ban on students using gas cylinders for cooking in hostels. Prof. Sa’id Umar, the Dean of Students’ Affairs at the university, made this announcement on Sunday during an orientation program for newly admitted students. He stated that the Students’ Affairs […]

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FG Increases Private University Application Fee to N25 Million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The Federal Government has revised the application processing fee for new private universities, raising it to N25 million. In the past, the total amount required for obtaining provisional licenses for private universities was N6 million. This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday through

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UCH Power Outage to Be Resolved, Adelabu Appeals to Protesting Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 10, 2025

On Monday, the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, engaged with students from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, who were holding a peaceful demonstration against the ongoing power outage. Since October 2024, the hospital has been disconnected from the electricity grid by IBEDC due to an alleged outstanding debt amounting to approximately N500 million. The […]

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OAUTHC Performs 55 Cancer Surgeries in One Month

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 10, 2025

Segun Alatise, a professor of surgery in the surgical oncology department at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife, stated that the hospital carried out 55 cancer surgeries within a month. On Monday, Mr. Alatise made this known while speaking in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He clarified that the department conducted 55 cancer surgeries […]

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Thailand University Announces Fully Funded International Internship for 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Thailand has introduced a fully funded international internship program lasting six weeks for the year 2025. This opportunity is available to students from around the world, and there is no application fee required to apply. As reported by Opportunities Corners, participants will have the chance to work with mentors […]

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Student Hacks Colleague to Death in Nasarawa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The Nasarawa State Police Command has taken into custody a student from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly killing a fellow student. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, confirmed the arrest through a statement issued in Lafia, the state capital. According to Nansel, the arrest was made after a complaint […]

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Tinubu’s Intervention in VC Recruitment Promotes Accountability — UNN Alumni

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The recent leadership restructuring at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has raised hopes for restoring accountability and order in the administration of tertiary institutions, particularly in the selection process for Vice Chancellors. Professor Barnabas Iliya, an alumnus of the university, made this assertion while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday. He

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NUC Signs MoU to Develop AI Ecosystem in Nigerian Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to create an extensive AI ecosystem within Nigerian universities. This landmark partnership is designed to equip academic institutions with state-of-the-art AI resources, research prospects,

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FG to Tackle Youth Unemployment Through Technical and Vocational Training

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

Alhaji Nasiru Sani-Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, stated that the current administration is dedicated to addressing youth unemployment by promoting technical and vocational education. He made this remark on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Camp held in

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Soldiers, Students Clash Over Girlfriend in Benue Community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 8, 2025

Troops stationed in Abako town, located in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, engaged in a confrontation with secondary school students over a female student. The incident led to enraged secondary school students setting fire to an army checkpoint in Abako town. In response, soldiers allegedly opened fire on the students, resulting in some […]

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NANS Collaborates with FRSC to Resolve Number Plate Issues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 8, 2025

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and senior officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently held a pivotal meeting to address concerns regarding the seizure of vehicles with number plates registered under Nigerian students. During the high-level meeting, which included the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, along with several

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Tinubu Provides CNG Buses to Improve Student Transportation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 8, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has provided Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to students across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to help address transportation difficulties. The six buses were allocated through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Comrade Sunday Asefon, and handed over to the Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian

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Top 10 Most Crowded Universities in the World

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

A recent report by Edumentors identified the ten most densely populated universities by assessing the number of students, faculty, and staff in relation to the total campus area (measured in km²). Unlike conventional rankings that emphasize academic reputation or financial resources, this study highlights the challenges posed by limited space, including restricted access