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Protest: Ede Poly changes expulsion of 27 students into suspension

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic in Ede, Osun, has modified 27 students’ expulsion to suspension for the 2023/2024 academic session. The council also pardoned four students who had previously been suspended by the school administration. According to NAN, the school

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NUC accredits Medicine, 4 other courses at Confluence University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi, has received full approval from the National Universities Commission to offer the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), LL.B. Law, and four other programmes. The four other programmes also approved by the commission include physiotherapy, radiography, agriculture, and agricultural

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Gov. Yusuf to honour 2 headteachers found working during vacation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Kano State Government says it would honour two primary school headteachers 2024/2025 academic term, which begins next week. Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf made the gesture during an unannounced visit to Tsanyawa Central and Model Primary Schools in Tsanyawa Local Government Area, where he met with the headmasters in their respective positions. According to a […]

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FG extends the resumption of Suleja Academy by 10 days

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has extended the resumption of the Federal Government Academy in Suleja by ten days. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made this known on Thursday while leading ministry officials on a tour of the Suleja School. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Minister and the Minister of State […]

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NANS opposes the use of students for political purposes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has decried the use of students for political purposes. The student body stated that it would not allow its members to be manipulated for purposes contrary to the national interest. According to a statement issued by its President, Comr. Lucky Emonefe, NANS believes that the nation’s unity and stability […]

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Oyo Govt to interview 545 PWDs for teaching posts

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has announced that 545 candidates with disabilities will be interviewed at its headquarters in Ibadan on September 10 and 11. This was announced by OYOSUBEB Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, during a visit by the Oyo State Agency for People with Disabilities, led by Director-General, Ayodele Adekanmbi, on Thursday. The […]

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Umeh warns scholarship students not to apply for the FG loan scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone has advised students in his scholarship program not to apply for the federal government’s student loan plan. Umeh made this statement yesterday during the Anambra Central Scholarship Programme in Awka, which benefited 223 students from various tertiary institutions across the zone’s seven local

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Yabatech matriculates 8200 candidates for the 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

Yaba College of Technology has enrolled a total of 8,202 candidates who have been admitted to the institution for the 2023/2024 academic session to study various courses. The number admitted was out of 21,530 students who applied for admission. The Rector, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul revealed these data during the college’s 2023/2024 academic

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Nigerian Police arrest alleged serial killer who murdered FUNAAB student Christianah

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Ayomide Adeleye, a 23-year-old suspect in the heinous murder of Idowu Christianah on Thursday. The deceased was said to be a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB), Ogun State, when she was alive. The suspect, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University

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Lagos grants approval letters to 78 new private school owners

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 5, 2024

The Lagos State government has issued provisional approval letters to 78 new private school owners. Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, handed out the approval letters last Wednesday at the Education Resource Centre in Ojodu, Ikeja. The event, hosted by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), emphasised the

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Osun State to begin recruitment of 5,250 teachers September 9

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 5, 2024

The Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, will conduct interviews for teachers and education officers on September 9. The interview, approved yesterday by the Executive Council (Exco), presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, would recruit 5,250 teachers and education officers. It will be recalled that Adeleke in February announced recruitment into

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Reps Task Universities on Utilisation of IGR Sources, VCs of FUTA, FUOYE, AFUE Seek Intervention on Electricity Generation, Infrastructure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata has called on the management of Nigerian universities to utilise various sources of internally generated revenue in order to make the universities self sufficient. Hon. Fulata who made the appeal following his committee’s visit to the Federal University of Technology

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Akwa Ibom student receives ₦1.5 million for outstanding SSCE performance

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

Topfaith Schools, Mkpatak, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, awarded Master Emmanuel Zekhome a cash prize of ₦1.5m for winning the 2024 best scholar award. Dr. Emmanuel Abraham, the school’s Chairman, said to reporters in Uyo on Tuesday that the top scholar award was created to promote hard work. Abraham praised Zekhome’s “brilliant […]

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300-level UNILAG medical student commits suicide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

A 300-level medical student at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, simply known as Williams, died shortly before the school’s examination, which was set to begin today. The cause of death for the student at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL) remains unknown. Professor David Oke, the college’s provost, stated to the media that the […]

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Lagos Assembly calls for enlightenment on domestic violence in schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Lagos State House of Assembly has underlined the need for a proactive approach to combating domestic and sexual violence in the state. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the House emphasised the necessity of establishing guidance and counselling units in schools and religious institutions as a means of reaching […]

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Fuel Price Increase: NANS threaten to embark on strike September 15

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has scheduled a nationwide strike for September 15, 2024, in response to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) new increase in petrol pump prices. On Tuesday, NANS’ national senate president, Henry Okunomo, issued a statement in response to the announcement of a hike in fuel prices from

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TASUED rusticates 31 students, suspends 47 others for misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has suspended 47 students and rusticated 31 for various offences, including threats to life, theft, examination malpractices, forgery, and other behavioural misconduct. Dr. Dapo Oke, the university’s Registrar, stated that 78 students were disciplined. They include Adeyinka Adenekan Sode, Ogunbode Idris Ayomide, Macauley

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TETFund conducts an exhibition to showcase Nigeria’s innovation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund will organise a five-day Research Exhibition on November 17 to showcase the latest innovations and pioneering research. The event, which will bring together researchers, inventors, and creators to discuss their cutting-edge projects and innovative ideas, will be held at Eagle Square in Abuja. Speaking about the upcoming fair, Minister of

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World Bank Group 2024 Young Professionals Program (YPP)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

For more than 60 years, the Young Professionals Program (YPP) has provided a highly competitive and exceptionally rewarding chance to join the World Bank Group. They seek international Young Professionals (YPs) with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, leadership potential, and commitment to our mission and values. Working across the World

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CWW Tech Africa’s 2024 Tech Training Program for African Youth (Cohort 8.0)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

This program is open to all African youths aged 18 to 40. The initiative will provide youths with digital and tech skills, soft skills, and mentorship. It is scheduled to last six weeks. It is an instructor-led training program that includes practical classes and real-life projects. Each student would have access to a mentor who could guide […]