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Olowo of Owo Kingdom to become the first Chancellor of FUTBabura

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2024

Preparations are on for the investiture of Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Ondo, Chief Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, as the pioneer chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Babura in Jigawa. This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Secretary of Information and Publicity, Mr

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Taraba University operates below NUC standards: Visitation panel

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2024

The visiting panel for Taraba State University, Jalingo, stated that the university is operating below the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) standards. They proposed changing the process for appointing the university’s governing council to meet NUC requirements. Prof. Josiah Kente, the panel’s chairman, announced this to press on Thursday after

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Our late student was not stabbed – Veritas University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2024

The management of Veritas University, Abuja, has denied sensationally misleading claims in the media that quoted unnamed family members of the late 100 Level student, Mr. Joshua Daniel, as alleging he was stabbed. Ben Agande, the University’s spokesperson, expressed regret over the student’s death but stated that the University is willing and ready to fund […]

JAMB News

2024 UTME: Be careful of any candidate showing a printed result slip – JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has warned the public to be wary of any candidate displaying a printed result slip from the just conducted 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The board’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that the results are not available on paper, as some […]

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Student dies inside Veritas University gym

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

Mr. Joshua Daniel, a student at Veritas University in Abuja, died on campus while exercising in the school’s gym. This comes as the university’s administration has committed to cooperate with competent authorities in the investigation into the student’s death. Ben Agande, the institution’s Head of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement on Thursday:

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ASUU begins indefinite strike at the University of Abuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has declared an indefinite strike to address concerns about recent events within the union. The decision to go on strike was announced on Thursday following a congress at the institution’s Permanent Site. Members of the UniAbuja ASUU have expressed dissatisfaction with the […]

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Female student of Aliko Dangote University found dead in her apartment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level student at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, was found dead in her off-campus apartment. Aisha was claimed to have written her first examination before being discovered dead after retiring to her room. While the specific cause of her unexpected death is unknown, some of her coworkers […]

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Senate confirms the minimum age requirement for acceptance into universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has said unequivocally that the statements regarding the potential increase of the age limit to 18 years were individual perspectives. The Senate emphasized that any changes to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involved lowering or raising the limit. Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and

Scholarships

2024 MPOWER Financing MBA Scholarship For International Students To Study In Canada And USA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

This latest scholarship is intended mainly for MBA students in the United States and Canada. We’re excited to introduce our new MBA scholarship! MPOWER will provide up to $10,000 in funding for international students. You must be pursuing an MBA at one of our supported schools to apply, but you don’t need to be an MPOWER […]

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University Of Sheffield 2024 Masters Scholarship for African Students (Fully-funded)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography is pleased to offer one scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa in 2024. University Of Sheffield Masters Scholarship Application Deadline May 28, 2024 Funding Type Fully Funded Country to study United Kingdom School to study University of Sheffield

JAMB News

NCC and JAMB in talks over a special SIM card for students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are discussing the creation of a special SIM card for students with limited services. Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), made this announcement. Professor Oloyede emphasized the growing importance of

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High failure rate: Ekiti man writes to Niger school, offering to teach maths and science for free

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

Amusa Lasisi, an Ekiti State man, has explained why he opted to teach secondary school students at Government Day College in Tunga Lowcost, Minna, for free. Lasisi, in a letter dated April 29, 2024, titled “Application for voluntary teaching engagement on science subjects for compassion, patriotism, and active community development,” attributed his reasons to

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Top highlights from the 2024 UTME results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the results of candidates who took part in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 64,624 results being investigated. According to Oloyede, 1,989,668 individuals registered for the examinations, which were held in 118 locations across 774 Computer Based Test Centres (CBT). According

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Tinubu, Jonathan, Others to Grace Igbinedion University’s 25th Anniversary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) were named yesterday as dignitaries to attend Igbinedion University’s (IUO) 25th anniversary celebration. On May 10, 1999, the then-military Head of State, Abubakar, issued a certificate of operation for Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria’s

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BUA donates 108-bed hostel to FUTMinna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being carried out under the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, is anticipated to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students on the university’s

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NUC, NOUN, and AAU educate 931 scholars on the use of AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

At least 931 staff members from Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have completed a 13-week intensive training programme on the use of artificial intelligence to enhance their teaching, research, and community engagement. The National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and the West Africa Office of the

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Lagos Govt launches scholarship initiative for PWDs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education, led by Commissioner Tolani Sule, has announced a special scholarship for people with disabilities and destitute students attending state-owned tertiary institutions. Sule stated on Tuesday that this was consistent with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritises inclusive development. Speaking at

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NANS plans nationwide protest over power and fuel crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a nationwide protest in reaction to the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crises. The student body is seeking the dismissal of important officials, notably Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of

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2 AAU in students killed during cult clash in Edo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Two AAU, Ekpoma students were reportedly shot dead after a clash between rival cult groups in the state. The clash resulted in the death of a student union government official at the college. It was discovered that the killings occurred last Friday. The Students’ Union Government official was believed to be a 400-Level student at […]

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Reps propose the establishment of a dedicated fund for safe school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed that a dedicated fund be established to guarantee that the Safe School initiative is implemented effectively. Tajudeen Abbas made the recommendation on Tuesday during the resumption of plenary in Abuja. He stated that the house is acutely aware of the heinous crimes that have specifically “targeted our schools, where […]