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Colleagues of OAU zookeeper killed by lion hold memorial service for him

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 5, 2024

Colleagues of the late Olabode Olawuyi, a Veterinary Technologist in charge of the Obafemi Awolowo University’s zoological park in Ile-Ife, Osun State, who was killed by a lion in the garden, held a memorial service for him on Monday. Olawuyi was killed by a lion at the zoological garden

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University workers interrupt convocation to demand N35,000 wage award

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 5, 2024

Yesterday, workers from Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, interrupted convocation to call for the payment of the N35,000 wage award that has been due to civil officials since last November. Since last week, protesters operating under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Tertiary Institutions have been striking nonstop

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Obasanjo exhorts universities in Nigeria to learn from ABUAD

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 5, 2024

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, urged universities nationwide to take a cue from Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) on how to operate effectively. ABUAD has demonstrated a superb model of a 21st-century university with its global record of academic success, according to Obasanjo, who complimented the institution for its intimidating academic

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Corps member allegedly rapes Osun university student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 5, 2024

Soji Ezekiel, a man presently serving a one-year National Youth Service Corps term, was detained by Osun State police on suspicion of raping an Osun State University undergraduate. The female victim (name withheld) allegedly went to Soji’s room to charge her phone after he allegedly took advantage of the local power outage to force her […]

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Nigeria and UK collaborate on student exchange programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced plans to collaborate on a student exchange initiative. This was disclosed over the weekend when Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), welcomed the Mayor of London Borough of Southwark, Michael Situ, and his staff on a working visit to discuss opportunities […]

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Ondo governor approves N1.2 billion for OAUSTECH projects

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced the approval of a N1.2 billion grant to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology in Okitipupa to complete some of the campus’s abandoned projects. Miss Adedayo Janet, the university’s top graduate, would also receive automatic employment, according to the governor. Aiyedatiwa, who is also a Visitor

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Dismissed Enugu College lecturers petition Governor Mbah for reinstatement

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

The 94 dismissed lecturers of Enugu State College of Education, Technical (ESCET) have petitioned Gov. Peter Mbah for reinstatement. The group made the appeal in a letter to Mbah signed by Dr Egbo Doris, Dr Njideka Frank, and others, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu. The […]

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Ogun empowers women with financial literacy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

To combat poverty, the Ogun State Government has empowered women through the ‘Oko-Owo Dapo’ empowerment project, which teaches them financial literacy. Adijat Adeleye, Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, presented a keynote presentation at the beginning of the ‘Training Of Trainers Workshop on Financial Education’ in

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Al-Hikmah University’s former VC applauds Tinubu’s economic, governance capabilities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Razaq Abubakre, former vice-chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s achievements. Mr Abubakre said in the arena of Nigeria’s administration, Tinubu has orchestrated a hopeful symphony of strategic movements, driving the nation towards potential exceptional progress and resilience. He stated that the captivating narrative of the

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ABUAD achieves 94% pass rate in the 2023 bar exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Law graduates from Afe Babalola Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) recorded 94% pass in the recently reported November 2023 Bar Examination, earning 21 First Class and 69 Second Class Upper Division. Tunde Olofintila, ABUAD’s Director of Corporate Affairs, stated in a statement on Sunday that the “remarkable improvement over the 2018 performance of ABUAD Law

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Elizade University Appoints New Vice Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State, has appointed Prof. Kayode Thadius Ijadunola as its new Vice Chancellor. Prof Ijadunola replaced Prof Kayode Amund who has just completed his tenure as the third Vice Chancellor of the institution. Professor Olufemi Bamiro, Elizade University’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing

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CONUA demands payment for withheld salaries, remuneration

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

The Congress of University Academics has requested that the Federal Government immediately begin payment of members’ withheld three-and-a-half-month salary, as well as member remunerations, which the union claims have remained static despite increasing inflation. In a press statement issued on Thursday, CONUA President ‘Niyi Sunmonu, while appreciating the

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Nigeria and Qatar sign agreements to foster education, investment, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 4, 2024

Nigeria and Qatar have signed historic agreements, paving the path for mutual cooperation in key sectors such as education, company development, investment promotion, youth empowerment, mining, tourism, and sports. President Bola Tinubu and His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, attended the ceremony in Doha on Sunday. According to Ajuri Ngelale,

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Educationist Ezekiel receives an honorary doctorate from an American university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 3, 2024

Dr. Ezekiel Arowolo, an educationist, has received an honorary doctorate degree from Prowess University in Delaware, United States. The ceremony was held at the University of Lagos in Lagos as part of Prowess University’s 10th Leadership Summit, Induction, and Honorary Doctorate Degree Award. Dr. Arowolo was recognised for his excellent contributions to industry and

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FUTIA intends to surpass MIT in aerospace engineering, among others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 3, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) believes it is on track to produce graduates who will break the age-old records of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States in Aerospace Engineering and other sectors of technology. The Vice Chancellor of the new University of Technology, Prof Leo Daniel, who made […]

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UNICAL offers scholarships to 34 undergraduates with CGPAs over 4.0

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 3, 2024

Professor Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, has given scholarship funds to 34 students who have a CGPA of 4.0 and above. This is the maiden edition of what is to remain as an annual Vice Chancellor Scholarship Award Scheme in the University. Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of UNICAL, said the […]

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Universities UK: International postgraduate enrollments have dropped by up to 44%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 3, 2024

Universities UK (UUK) stated that postgraduate enrolments fell by up to 44% last month. This reduction is not unrelated to new laws established in January that prohibit postgraduate students from bringing family members to the UK, as well as other UK government regulations on international student recruiting. According to Universities UK (UUK), a London Economics […]

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Air Force Institute of Technology matriculates 1,319 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 3, 2024

On Saturday, the 7th set of 1,319 students at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna were matriculated. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), there were 1,054 degree students and 265 diploma students among the 1,319 matriculants for the 2023–2024 academic year. The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, […]

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Nigeria must transition from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one, says Dangote

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 2, 2024

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and CEO of the Dangote Group, has given Nigeria the mission of converting its resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one. As part of the events planned for the 38th convocation of Bayero University, Kano, Mr. Dangote made the suggestion in a pre-convocation lecture. He said, “Given the tremendous […]

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Ibadan Poly excels at the Tetfund research and creative writing event

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 2, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust fund (TETfund), Abuja, hosted a Research for Impact Creative Writing Award. The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) excelled as a team, winning two of the three awards during the research programme. The Polytechnic, Ibadan’s five-man team, which is primarily composed of lecturers from several departments, won the research competition that included