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New Governing Council Appointed for Oyo Surveying School

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has sanctioned the selection of a new Governing Council for the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, appointing Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin as the Council Chairman. The inauguration of the newly formed governing council members, conducted in

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Nigerian Woman Makes History with Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

Zuriel Oduwole, a champion for peace, education, and gender equality, has received a nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. At only 22 years old, she has been deeply involved in international diplomacy, shaping conversations on education and peace, striving to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups, and driving significant change. Her nomination acknowledges

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Dismissal of VCs, Governing Councils Hindering University Progress, Says NAAT

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has faulted the Federal Government over the frequent dissolution of university governing councils and the removal of vice chancellors, expressing that the trend is now hindering the smooth operation of tertiary institutions. NAAT President, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, voiced this concern during an emergency National

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100-level student accidentally kills UNIDEL finalist during driving practice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 23, 2025

Awele Eluemunor lost her life after being hit by a 100-level student of the same institution during a driving lesson. The unfortunate incident took place in Agbor, within the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, last Tuesday. Reports indicate that the female student, whose name remains undisclosed, was receiving driving lessons from her […]

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TETFUND Boss Advocates for University Autonomy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 23, 2025

On Saturday, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Mr. Sonny Echono, called on both the Federal and state governments to provide universities with complete autonomy. Echono made this appeal while delivering a convocation lecture titled “University Autonomy and the Challenge of Quality Tertiary Education in Nigeria” at the Federal University,

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Governor Yahaya Explains 120% Tuition Increase at Gombe State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 22, 2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has justified the recent 120% rise in tuition fees at Gombe State University (GSU), emphasizing that the increase is essential for the institution’s growth. While speaking at the inauguration of governing councils for higher education institutions, state-owned enterprises, and pilgrimage boards at the Government House in Gombe,

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Four Yobe Students Discharged from Hospital After Classroom Collapse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 22, 2025

Four students from Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were admitted to the hospital after parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have now been discharged. Only one student, Fatima Adamu, is still receiving medical treatment as she recovers from spinal shock. According to nurses on duty, Adamu is making […]

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Lions Club Provides Supplies to LASUTH’s Pediatric Cancer Unit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 22, 2025

The Lagos Pacific Lions Club, affiliated with Lions International, visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) as part of its Valentine’s Day celebrations this year. Under the leadership of the Lagos Pacific Lions Club Project Chairperson, Franca Afe Giwa, the visit themed “Let’s Celebrate Love and Raise Awareness On Pediatric Cancer At LASUTH” involved

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President Tinubu approves establishment of new federal universities in Osun, Ekiti state

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval to Bills passed by the National Assembly to establish two federal universities in Ekiti and Osun States, representing a significant advancement for education. The newly approved institutions are the “Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences” in Iyin Ekiti and the “Federal University of

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Dufil awards scholarships to 100 students in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

Dufil Prima Foods, the producer of Indomie Instant Noodles, Nigeria’s top noodle brand, has reiterated its dedication to supporting education and empowering young people by granting scholarships to 100 underprivileged students across 10 schools in Kaduna State. This initiative is part of Indomie Noodles’ “Back-to-School Scholarship Programme,” a significant

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Student dies as classroom collapses in Yobe school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

An unidentified pupil was reportedly killed on Thursday when a section of a classroom block gave way at the Government Girls Science and Technical College in Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State. The event reportedly took place during school hours. According to a report by the Nigeria Television Authority posted on X.com, the students were […]

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Bells University’s COLFAST Offers Tuition-Free Agricultural Degrees for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria, through its College of Food, Agricultural Science and Technology (COLFAST), has announced a tuition-free initiative for qualified students seeking admission into its agriculture-focused programs for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (DAAT) offers specialized degrees in

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2025 Schneider Electric Graduate Trainee Internship For Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

Schneider Electric is excited to announce our 2025 Graduate Trainee Program, designed to attract and develop fresh graduates who are eager to start their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in the energy and automation sectors. The program is an […]

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OAU to honour staff member killed by lion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has pledged to honour the memory of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who lost his life to a lion at the university’s zoo. The university’s registrar, Mr. Adetunji Bakare, made this announcement on Wednesday during a one-day workshop commemorating the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s passing, held

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KPMG 2025 Trainee Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 19, 2025

Join KPMG on this life-changing journey, where you will face challenges and find inspiration to reach your highest potential. This programme is crafted to provide you with the essential skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing business world. No matter your background—whether in finance, technology, consulting, or another area—there is a

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Hit-and-Run Driver Kills FUNAAB Professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

Residents of Ajebo Road Housing Estate, Kemta, Abeokuta, are in mourning following the tragic death of a Professor of Biochemical Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Oladipo Ademuyiwa, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the recently renovated Kemta-Somorin road on Sunday. Prof. Ademuyiwa, who was in his early 60s, had […]

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NANS Commends South-West Governors for United Effort Against Insecurity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed appreciation for the South-West governors’ decision to establish a joint security network to tackle insecurity and create food hubs to address hunger. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Francis Gabriel, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the student association

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4 University Students, 3 Others Die in Kogi Road Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

A fatal accident involving a heavy-duty truck in Kogi State has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including four students from the Federal University, Lokoja, while another student sustained injuries. The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, shared details of the incident with journalists in Lokoja […]

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Student Loan: NELFUND to End 2023/2024 Application Cycle on February 21

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the student loan application cycle for the 2023/2024 academic year will close on February 21, while applications for the 2024/2025 cycle will begin on February 22. During a press conference in Abuja yesterday, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated that the transition to the 2024/2025 cycle […]

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UCH Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Power Outage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

Doctors in the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have commenced an indefinite strike, an official announced yesterday. Dr. Uthman Adedeji, the General Secretary of the association, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that the strike was prompted by a lack of electricity in certain […]