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UCJAAPOLY inducts new members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

The Union of Campus Journalists, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic chapter (UCJAAPOLY) hosted their third induction ceremony. It was hosted in Abusi Edumare, the Polytechnic’s annexe campus, and 17 students were inducted into the union. Yahaya Hadi, president of the union, welcomed the newly

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Nigeria lost 34% of its education and health expenditures to absenteeism — World Bank

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

According to the World Bank, absenteeism can have a 34 percent impact on public expenditure in the health and education sectors combined. This was revealed in the most recent World Bank Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review for Nigeria. The report found that the country’s public expenditure on health and education was inadequate. The World

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Pro-Chancellors: It is illegal to dissolve an institution’s governing body indiscriminately

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities has urged university stakeholders to work together to address challenges facing the sector. Senator Joshua Lidani, Chairman of COPSUN, made this statement in Lagos on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the seventh biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria.

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FG to pay 36-month arrears of Unity School teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The federal government has vowed to settle the 36-month salary arrears owed to some Unity College teachers. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made the statement during the Mastercard Foundation’s three-day EdTech Conference in Abuja yesterday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 1,800 teachers at unity colleges have been owed salary and other

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Taraba Government suspends 7 Principals over alleged sabotage of free education policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The Taraba State Government has suspended seven school principals for allegedly sabotaging Governor Kefas’ free education policy. Their offences range from collecting WAEC and NECO payments to requiring students to pay for examination numbers prior to appearing for examinations. This comes after a series of investigations, and in some cases, they were caught in the

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Bayero University expels 29 students, suspends 3 others for exam misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Bayero University Kano has expelled 29 students for examination misconduct. Similarly, the institution has rusticated three students and issued warnings to 15 others. According to the university’s official News Bulletin of July 5, 2024, the decision was made during the 413th meeting of the university’s Senate held on July 3, 2024. “Bayero university Kano

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JAMB issues warning against illegal and underage admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, has warned universities against illegal admission that may require ‘regularisation’ after admission has been offered. He stated that pursuing regularisation was prohibited. He also warned against admitting underaged students. JAMB regularisation is a process overseen by JAMB in

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Osun State Emerges First In NELFUND’s Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Osun State has the highest number of students applying for student loans. Mr. Sawyer Akintude, the Managing Director, made the announcement yesterday in Osogbo during a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s office. He stated, “I can tell you today that Osun State has the highest number of […]

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3 administrators at Columbia University dismissed over texts on antisemitic tropes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions for allegedly sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum on Jewish issues. Cristen Kromm, former dean of undergraduate student life; Matthew Patashnick, former associate dean for student and family assistance; and Susan Chang-Kim,

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LASU students hold peaceful protest against CBT and other additional fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Lagos State University students protested peacefully on Monday against the institution’s adoption of the N10,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT), as well as forensic and counselling fees. On Sunday, the students protested about the fees. During Monday’s protest, students described the price as extortion. They carried placards with phrases such as “Say No

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TASUED resumes suspended second semester exams today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun has decided that the suspended 2nd Semester Examination be resumed on Tuesday, July 9th. Mr Dapo Oke, the University Registrar, signed a statement containing this information. According to Sundiata Post, the second-semester examinations were suspended following the murder of a final-year student,

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Imaguero College Emerges Winner of 2024 NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State, won the 13th edition of the NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz competition, receiving Ten Million Naira (N10 million) for a school project and a scholarship of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for each of the three participating students. This is the first time a public school from the two beneficiary […]

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Lagos Cooperative College begins admission process for 2024/2025 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) has invited well-meaning and eligible students to apply for admission to the institution’s Full-Time National Diploma and Part-Time Professional Diploma Programmes for the academic year 2024/2025. The College provides specialised cooperative courses to improve the practice and operation of cooperative business models, as

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Kwara University expels 175 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offenses. Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, stated that the expulsion was approved based on the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, SDC, which met between October 2021 and March 2024. The expelled students were charged with a variety of offences,

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Education commissioners, ICPC meet to address sexual harassment in higher institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

To identify the most effective strategy for addressing the prevalent issue of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, the nation’s education commissioners will confer with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. The ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) will organise the meeting, which is likely to focus on

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Seplat provides Benin schools with 2 STEAM labs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

The NEPL/Seplat Energy JV has opened two new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) labs at Edo Boys High School and New Era College in Benin City, Edo State. The STEAM lab project is part of a comprehensive Seplat Innovators Programme (SIP) that complements the Seplat Teachers’ Empowerment Programme (STEP). The programme monitors the

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SSANU, NASU to begin nationwide protest tomorrow

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Associated Institutions (NASU) have mobilised their members to stage a national protest on July 18, 2024. The Joint Action Committee of NASU and SSA­NU has already asked each chapter of both unions to hold local protests on their campuses tomorrow, July […]

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NBTE to inspect NiMet for accreditation of diploma courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is set to inspect facilities at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Oshodi, Lagos. This followed NiMet’s application for accreditation of diploma courses at the centre. Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General of NiMet, stated in a statement released by the agency

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NELFUND Lists 36 State-Owned Institutions Qualified for Student Loan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that 36 state-owned tertiary institutions have signed up for the student loan scheme. It was also highlighted that students from the universities can now apply for the loan effective July 7, 2024. NELFUND announced this on Sunday through their official X handle (formerly Twit­ter). The tweet reads, […]

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ATII offers scholarships to students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 7, 2024

African Technology & Innovation Institutes (ATII), a knowledge transfer and technology innovation hub, awarded scholarships to ten students from Bridge International Academy in Lagos. Through its Junior Scholars Programme, which is run in collaboration with the Lumina Educational and Empowerment Foundation (Lumina), the scholarship will cover the educational needs of