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Public universities are accountable for 96% of nation’s educational assets — UI VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, has shown that public institutions are responsible for almost 96% of the nation’s educational assets, highlighting their critical role in driving tertiary education. While Nigeria has a total of 274 universities,

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Abia Assembly criticises private schools for forcing parents to purchase customised textbooks

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing its Education Committee to summon the Commissioner for Basic Education, ASUBEB leadership, and other relevant officials for discussions regarding the widespread practice of selling and using customized textbooks and exercise books in schools. The Assembly argued that this growing trend negatively impacts

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UniCal suspends HOD for ‘alteration’ of exam results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, for alleged misbehaviour. Prof. Florence Obi, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), disclosed the information on Wednesday in Calabar. She claimed that the suspended lecturer altered 235 examination result scripts using his privileged position as Head of Department (HOD)

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Ondo student reportedly stabbed to death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

A Senior Secondary School student from Akoko Anglican Grammar School, identified as Habib Salau, has reportedly been fatally stabbed. According to reports, Habib was allegedly stabbed by a female student named Sandra following an altercation. The two students were said to have engaged in a fight outside the school premises after classes had ended. Witnesses […]

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Covenant emerges Nigeria’s best university for 2024 (FULL LIST)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

Covenant University has once again claimed the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024. This ranking, which measures universities across various performance metrics, placed the institution in Ota ahead of other prestigious Nigerian universities, reinforcing its leadership in the field of higher education. The rankings, which evaluated

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Ojaja University VC calls for the inclusion of private universities in TETFund beneficiary scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

Professor Jeleel Olasunkami Ojuade, Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Kwara, has called for private universities in Nigeria to be included as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) beneficiaries. During a press briefing ahead of the maiden and combined convocation of Ojaja University, Professor Ojuade emphasized the importance of fair access to TETFund

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First Lady Donates 50,000 Exercise Books to Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The Kaduna State Government has begun distributing 50,000 exercise books to primary schools, which were presented by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, through Hajia Hafsat Uba Sani, wife of Kaduna State’s Executive Governor. Prof Sani Bello, Commissioner of Education, hailed the initiative and praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Hajia Hafsat Uba Sani for

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Qatar University welcomes scholarship applications from international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

Qatar University has announced the opening of applications for its scholarship program, which is aimed at international students seeking undergraduate degrees. This program provides a comprehensive financial package to help students along their academic journey. The Qatar University Scholarship offers a full scholarship that includes tuition and book fees, student housing,

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Oyebanji splashes N47.8 million gift on best teachers, condemns exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

On Saturday, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, awarded 47.8 million naira in gifts to teachers who won awards in various categories at this year’s Teachers’ Day celebrations in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. In a harsh tone, the Governor also emphasised his administration’s determination to eradicate examination malpractices in all forms to

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Senate approves establishment of a University of Applied Sciences in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

The Senate approved a bill to construct a Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. This came after the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND’s report on university establishments was adopted in plenary session on Tuesday. Senator Mohammed Muntari, the chairman, presented the report. Muntari stated in his presentation that stakeholders

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Redeemer’s University launches microfinance bank

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, The Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun, inaugurated its microfinance bank, RUN Microfinance Bank Ltd. The bank is located on the university’s campus. At the inauguration, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shadrach Akindele, stated that the bank was established to promote financial inclusion and empowerment. Akindele, represented by his

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NAF officer receives the coveted best student award at British military college

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been awarded the International Cadet Sword of Honour by the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the United Kingdom. He got the award for outstanding performance as the top international student and overall best performer in the Leadership and Training Course for the academic […]

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84 lecturers died in three months over unpaid salaries — ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reported the deaths of 84 of its members between May and August 2024, attributing these losses to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s socio-political programme “Inside Sources” with Laolu Akande. “In the past

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FCT primary schoolteachers suspend 20-day strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

After 20 days, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory called off their indefinite strike. This followed an agreement between the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the FCT Administration to pay the remaining 60% of the 25-month arrears owed to teachers. Abdullahi Kafas, chairman of the NUT’s FCT chapter, disclosed this on Monday. The teachers

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UITH CMD: Men can also develop breast cancer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has stated that men can be impacted by breast cancer and advised both genders to get screened regularly. Dasilva mentioned this in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of a ‘Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness’ held in Ilorin as part of […]

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UNIZIK Medical School closes as lecturers protest exclusion from VC race

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

The medical school of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Nnewi remains closed as clinical lecturers continue to strike over the exclusion of their members from the contest for the institution’s next Vice-Chancellor (VC). The strike, spearheaded by members of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), has had a significant impact on the

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Experts Advocate for Early Identification of Dyslexia in School Children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in observing Dyslexia Day 2024 today, specialists have emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to tackle dyslexia, a reading disorder that impacts millions of children worldwide. The event was hosted by the Women Foundation for Improved Living Standards, in collaboration with Nwafor Orizu College Primary […]

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NUT wants primary school teachers’ salaries under state

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

Comrade Audu Titus Amba, National President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, has stated that with the country’s local government councils being granted full autonomy, his members want primary school teachers’ salaries to be deducted at the first line charge to ensure regular payment. He stated that, given the global commitment to ensuring inclusive and […]

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NELFUND disburses N84.2 billion to 258,943 students — Reps member

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

Mr Gboyega Isiaka, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education, has revealed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed N84.2 billion to applicants as of September 2024, with N27.5 billion and N56.7 billion in institutional and upkeep facilities, respectively. Isiako, who made the announcement at the

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24 inmates graduate from National Open University in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

Twenty-four Enugu Correctional Centre inmates have graduated with degrees in various areas from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Enugu Custodial Special Study Centre, for the academic year 2023/2024. In the same breath, 24 other students matriculated for the 2024/2025 academic year. Speaking at the graduation/matriculation ceremony at the Enugu Custodial