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Police apprehend suspected killer of EKSU ex-DVC, Professor Olaofe

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

The Ekiti State Police Command has nabbed Omowaye Ayodele, also known as Baba Ogbon, in connection with the death of Professor Oluwafemi Olaofe, former deputy vice chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU). DSP Sunday Abutu, the command’s public relations officer, released this

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Three Nigerians have been named finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

Three Nigerian educators have been named as finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2024. Myroessa Metaxa, HP’s Communications Manager for the Middle East and Africa, stated in a statement on behalf of the event organisers on Tuesday that Olanrewaju Oniyitan, Hakeem Subair, and Josiah Ajiboye were among the ten finalists acknowledged for their revolutionary efforts

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9,000 of 62,000 applicants pass Oyo TESCOM CBT exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

Of 62,000 applicants for post-primary school teaching positions with the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), 9,000 passed the recently connected Computer Based Examination (CBT). Pastor Akinade Alamu, Chairman of TESCOM, disclosed this while officially releasing the computer-based test results. Following the opening of vacancies for 7,000 teaching and

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Students top list of voters for Edo, Ondo governorship election

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced yesterday the final number of registered voters in Edo and Ondo states, which will hold governorship elections on September 21 and November 11, respectively. The final result revealed that 2,629,025 people registered to vote in Edo State, and 2,053,061 in Ondo State. According to a statement issued by […]

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Tinubu appoints new board members for TETFund (Full list)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of some Nigerians to the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The list was released in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson. The board is chaired by Alhaji Aminu Masari and consists of six more members. Tinubu expects the newly appointed TETFund board […]

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Abia government sets up committee to recover 180 public schools from former government officials

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The Abia State Government has formed a special committee to retrieve all encumbered public schools that were reportedly taken over by state officials under the previous government. The committee, led by Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to the Governor, includes the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eme Uche, as Secretary, as well as the Commissioners […]

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Katsina relaxes curfew in university town

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The Katsina State Government has lifted the 24-hour curfew on the university town of Dutsinma in Dutsinma Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Director Press to the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullah Yaradua in Katsina, Acting Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has approved a review of the 24-hour restriction of […]

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Aiyedatiwa promises improvement of infrastructure, security in the Akungba community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has announced plans to improve infrastructure and security on and around the Adekunle Ajasin University campus in Akungba-Akoko. The governor made the remark on Saturday during an unexpected visit to the university to review some of the issues that students encounter there. Following the tour, the governor directed the

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Bayero University suspends lectures due to hunger protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The management of Bayero University, Kano, has ordered that all scheduled lectures be suspended immediately. The direction was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Acting Registrar. “After a careful review of the situation in Kano State as a result of the National Protest, the […]

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LASU to resume academic activities Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

Authorities at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have mandated that academic and administrative operations on its campuses resume on Tuesday. Following the nationwide protests, the university stated last Wednesday that all activities would be suspended until further notice. However, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public

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NANS demands the removal of Ede Poly’s Rector over expulsion of students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The SouthWest branch of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has petitioned the Nigerian government to dismiss Dr Sani Yahaya, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic in Ede. This was communicated in a statement signed by Alao John, NANS Southwest Coordinator; Sanni Sulaimon Olamide, Secretary General of NANS Southwest; and Bamigboye Peter Oluwadamilola, NANS

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Redeemed Bible College graduates 6,080 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The Redeemed Christian Bible College (RCBC) graduated 6,080 students Friday, including five doctoral graduates. The ceremony was held as part of the 72nd annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the church’s Redemption City location. The graduation ceremony, themed Heaven, was held on the convention’s first day and presided over

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OAU Research Team to hold validation workshop on how to end sexual and gender-based violence on campuses on Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

A dissemination/validation workshop on research on ways to reduce Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Nigerian tertiary institutions will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The research is being carried out by a team of Dons from the University, with Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade, former Vice-Chancellor of […]

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Headteachers commend the conduct of Oyo SUBEB CBT exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

The Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON) praised the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) for successfully implementing computer-based tests for job seekers. Adekunle Adedeji, chairman of AOPSHON, expressed confidence in the examination’s conduct, pointing out that there were no reported issues. During his visit to the

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2,851 schools lack fences, other basic security measures – NSCDC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

In the last 11 months, 5,474 primary and secondary schools in Nigeria have joined the Safe School Project, marking a huge step towards improving student and teacher safety. However, an alarming 2,851 of these schools lack basic security measures. The Safe School Project is managed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Following the 2014 […]

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Wigwe University set to commence lectures September

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

All arrangements have been finalised for the commencement of lectures at Wigwe University from September 21, 2024/2025. This comes following the passing of Access Bank’s founder and CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in the United States with his wife and son in January. Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, the institution’s acting vice-chancellor,

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JAMB gives tertiary institutions a 30-day ultimatum to reveal admissions outside CAPS

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has demanded that universities and other tertiary institutions disclose all admissions conducted outside of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before 2017 within the next month. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, represented the board’s registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede,

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HND graduates to provide IT evidence before NYSC mobilisation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps has warned that polytechnic and monotechnic graduates who have not completed the obligatory one-year industrial training will be barred from participating in national service. Yetunde Baderinwa, NYSC coordinator in Lagos, revealed this in an interview on Saturday. Ms Baderinwa stated that the NYSC has issued a circular to that effect. […]

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Why we are not enthusiastic about students’ loan scheme — Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The air around the Student Loan Act, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains unclear with many Nigerian students and parents perplexed as to what the legislation stands to offer them. Some Nigerians appear to be concerned that, while the Student Loan Act appears to provide indigent students with interest-free tuition loans, the system is a mirage based

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De Imperial Philanthropic Family announces the second edition of scholarship program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF), a non-governmental organisation made up of prominent Igbo sons from Nigeria’s five Eastern states, has announced the 2024 DIPF Scholarships Exercise for secondary schools in Southeast. In a statement, the NGO said: “This initiative aims to eradicate poverty through education and is a collective effort of individual