MAKURDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice Chancellor, Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, says the institution would convocate 17,925 on Saturday with 44 of them first class. Iorapuu made the disclosure Thursday at a pre-convocation press briefing for the 22nd, 23rd, and
LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Trinity University (TU) ‘Building on the Rock’s in Sabo, Yaba, has inducted its first set of Bachelor of Nursing Sciences graduands into the nursing profession. Prof Clement Kolawole, the Vice-Chancellor of TU, called on the newly inductees to approach the profession with compassion and make impact in the world. Kolawole gave […]
The Federal Government has initiated the construction of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna State, as part of efforts to tackle the shortage of healthcare professionals. In addition to the nursing college, three other institutions will be established: the Federal College of Education, the Federal Open University, and the Federal College […]
The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has received official accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch programmes in medicine, architecture, and other disciplines. The announcement was made by Dr Habeeb Awaisu, Vice President of Administration, during a guided tour of the institution for participants in the PRNigeria
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 14 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). According to a statement by Dr. Wole Balogun, Special Adviser Media to the Vice-Chancellor, this achievement signifies another significant milestone in FUOYE’s pursuit of academic growth and excellence. The
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Management, Chief Medical Director (CMD), and other key administrative officers for the Borno University Teaching Hospital. The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Maiduguri by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya. According to the
Education stakeholders in Abia and Imo States have voiced serious concerns about the steep tuition fees charged by private schools across the country. Many respondents attributed the trend to the absence of robust oversight by government regulatory agencies at all levels. In Abia, residents criticised the commercialisation of education by private schools, blaming it on
Governor Peter Mbah has announced a commitment of over N2 billion by his administration to enhance the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and construct student hostels to tackle the issue of accommodation shortages. The governor made this disclosure on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Enugu, where he responded to questions from the […]
Two female students tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. The accident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 10 am. It involved Miss Covenant Omolola Isaac, a student of Federal University Lokoja, and Miss Abu Taiwo Abimbola, a student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja from the Department of Science […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has denied allegations that it allocated N325 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. The denial follows a petition by the APC Women Leader in Adamawa, Patricia Yakubu, accusing the Fund of financial misappropriation. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi, […]
The Youth Transformation Programme provides extensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, strongly focusing on female entrepreneurs aged 18-35. The programme aims to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to thrive in today’s competitive business environment by offering enterprise training, grant opportunities, market access assistance,
The Benue State House of Assembly has directed the immediate suspension of the ongoing primary school teachers’ recruitment exercise conducted by the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB). The Assembly has summoned the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba, to appear on Tuesday to address concerns regarding the recruitment of individuals with
Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Executive Chair of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has honoured James Allen, the best graduating student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), during a celebration at his office. Allen, a native of Akoko Edo, achieved a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98/5.0 in Petroleum Engineering, the […]
The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has announced the appointment of Mr. John Olusola Dada as the new substantive bursar and Mrs. Henrietta Adebola Gbemisola Badejo as the new registrar. According to a statement released yesterday by the Acting Registrar, Dr. E. J. A. Akinwale, the appointments, approved by the Governing Council of Yabatech, are […]
The African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), housed at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has achieved a significant breakthrough in enhancing technological capabilities and operational efficiency at Nigeria’s foremost open university. ACETEL, one of the World Bank-supported Centres of Excellence in select Nigerian universities,
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced the enrolment of 1.5 million children who were previously out of school into primary and secondary institutions across the state. Speaking in Maiduguri during the inauguration of Government Secondary School, Mairi, alongside Dr. Ndiame Diop, the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Zulum stated that the initiative
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasised the significant role that old students’ associations play in the advancement of their alma maters and society. Speaking over the weekend at the annual luncheon and dinner of the Government College Ughelli Old Boys’ Association (GCUOBA), Warri Branch, held at […]
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to establish a Federal University of Mining and Geo-Science in Jos, Plateau State. This legislation, sponsored by Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), repeals the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geo-Science Act of 2018. The Senate reached this decision following a clause-by-clause review of the bill during its plenary […]
The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Professor Olugbenga Ige, announced on Monday that a total of 6,837 students will graduate at the university’s 13th Convocation ceremony, set to take place on Friday, 13th, and Saturday, 14th December 2024. Of the graduating students, 62 achieved First Class Honours, 1,941 earned Second Class Honours
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, is set to graduate 6,374 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Shaykh Luqman-Jimoh, revealed this during a press briefing marking the commencement of the 12th Convocation ceremonies of KWASU. Among the graduating students, 71 achieved first-class honours, while 1,828 attained