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ASUU Announces Indefinite Strike, Halts Operations at Sokoto State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

The Sokoto State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a total, all-encompassing, and indefinite strike, effective from Wednesday. The union explained that the strike was caused by the inability of the university management, governing council, and the state

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Wigwe University Names Justice Augie as Pro-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Wigwe University has officially appointed retired Justice Amina Augie, a former Justice of the Supreme Court, to serve as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. Additionally, the university appointed Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi to the position of substantive Vice-Chancellor. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

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Nigerian Universities Offering Admission Without JAMB for the 2025/2026 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Nigerian students hoping to secure admission into universities across the country often face the difficult task of passing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which is conducted by The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The pressure to achieve a high score can be overwhelming; however, there are other available routes to obtain a university

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Over 1.5 million candidates set to take UTME on April 25

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that over 1.5 million students have completed their registration for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the board, this figure is in line with its expectations for the current examination cycle. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this known

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Driver kills 12-year-old student in Lagos, leaves her sister in critical condition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

A 12-year-old schoolgirl returning home was hit and killed by an unidentified driver speeding along the BRT lane at Ogundare bus stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos. The unfortunate accident also left the deceased’s 15-year-old sister critically injured. Both sisters, who suffered severe injuries, were immediately taken to Orile Agege General Hospital for medical

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4 female university students abducted on campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

Four female students from Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, JoSTM, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, were kidnapped on campus by armed men on Tuesday night. This incident led the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, at the institution to call for the immediate release of the kidnapped students, attributing the unfortunate event […]

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Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade of Ondo Polytechnic to University of Agriculture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has given approval for the transformation of the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, into a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. In a statement released on Wednesday by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was stated that the decision followed a review of the initial proposal by the […]

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‘238 Is Inadequate’ — Tajudeen Abbas Supports Bill to Establish 10 More Colleges of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

Abbas Tajudeen, the speaker of the house of representatives, stated that the current number of colleges of education in Nigeria is insufficient to cater to the country’s expanding educational needs. Speaking at a public hearing in Abuja on Tuesday, Abbas expressed his support for a bill proposing the establishment of 10 additional federal colleges of […]

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Only 12,590 out of 50,000 applicants gained admission into LASU, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, revealed that out of more than 50,000 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates who applied to the university for the 2024/2025 academic session, only 12,590, accounting for 25.2 per cent, successfully gained admission. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the newly

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Niger State introduces a 5% levy on agro produce to finance education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 26, 2025

The Niger State Government announced that it will implement a 5% levy on all agricultural produce originating from the state to support education, with the policy projected to generate over N200bn. At the same time, the government plans to invest N300bn this year to improve basic educational infrastructure throughout the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, […]

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FG Develops New Strategies to Lower Out-of-School Children Rate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to create effective strategies aimed at decreasing the rising population of out-of-school children. To accomplish this goal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed all parties involved in the basic education sector to focus on bringing children back into classrooms. The Minister

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UI Students Applaud Adelabu for Resolving UCH Power Outage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

Students at the University of Ibadan (UI) have praised the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, for his efforts in resolving the extended power outage affecting the campus. His intervention resulted in the reinstatement of electricity at the university’s College Hospital (“UCH”). Mr. Bolaji Tunji, who serves as the Special Adviser on Strategic Communications

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NABTEB Releases Nov/Dec 2024 Exam Results, Achieves 67.56% Pass Rate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results for its November/December 2024 certificate exams, revealing that 67.56% of participants earned five credits or more, which included “English Language” and “Mathematics.” NABTEB, responsible for conducting assessments in business and technical fields in Nigeria,

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Foundation Grants N123.7 Million in Scholarships to Healthcare Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

Through its Giving Back Initiative, the Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling N123.7 million to 108 students pursuing nursing science in Sokoto State. During separate ceremonies held in Sokoto on Sunday, Lawal Maidoki, the initiative’s chairman, stated that the scholarships aim to bolster the state’s healthcare workforce development. Mr Maidoki

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How Nigeria Can Attain Quality University Education — TETFUND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has emphasized that to fulfill the core goals of education as outlined in the National Education Policy, Nigeria must urgently and sincerely address the obstacles hindering quality higher education. TETFUND identified these challenges as insufficient funding, recurring industrial actions, cultism, brain drain, insecurity, weak

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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 Lagos, marked the eighth such event in the monotechnic’s history. Presiding over

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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,