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6,700 people jostle for 380 teaching positions in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

No less than 6,700 people arecurrently vying for 380 teaching positions at various secondary schools in Enugu State. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent who monitored the examination on Saturday in several of the approved examination venues reported that a high number of applicants showed

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300-level female student of ATBU found dead in bathroom

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Naja’atu Salisu, a 300-level computer science student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, was discovered unconscious after falling in the bathroom on Friday morning. According to sources, Naja’atu went to the bathroom in the female hostel on the university’s Gubi campus to have a morning shower and prepare for her classes but was

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2 fake lecturers arrested in BUK

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Security personnel at Bayero University in Kano have detained two people for posing as lecturers and selling books to naïve fresh students. This was said in a statement by Bala Abdullahi, Publication Secretary, Special Bulletin, on behalf of the university’s Registrar, which was made available to newsmen on Saturday. According to the statement, the two

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FCE Katsina to start degree programmes in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal College of Education (FCE) in Katsina has announced plans to start running degree programs in 2025, following the federal government’s approval for institutions of education to run dual degree programs. The provost of the college, Dr. Aliyu Idris Funtua, who made the above disclosure while addressing newsmen in Katsina yesterday, to herald the […]

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Reps push for removal of universities from Band A electricity tariff, give reasons why

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The House of Representatives has stated why it is attempting to remove federal universities from the Band A electricity tariff plan in order to reduce their high electricity bills. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, made the revelation on Friday in Abuja, following an oversight visit to Federal Universities in the

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FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protests

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Kolowole Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid destroying infrastructure while expressing their frustrations to the federal government. Adebayo argued that when lives, government infrastructure, and property are destroyed, it becomes a riot rather than a protest. He spoke

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Nigerian government denies reducing foreign scholars’ allowances

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal Government denies that it intends to reduce scholarship students’ allowances, as previously reported in the media. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made this statement during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was […]

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Call For Applications: ECOWAS 2024 Cybersecurity Hackathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

We are excited to announce the ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition organised by ECOWAS and host Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This event provides a wonderful opportunity for both new and

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Greensprings students emerge as overall best in Cambridge exams

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Two Greensprings alumni, Oluwatobi Somorin and David Ekenta-Ifeanyi, were recently awarded at the British Council’s yearly Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, which recognise top-performing students and innovative schools. In the 2023 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination, Ekenta-Ifeanyi won Top in Country in Physical

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Pastor remanded for defiling 14-year-old girl and inducing 3 abortions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

A 14-year-old secondary school student revealed to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court in Ondo state how she aborted her school principal and pastor, Adetunji Obatayo, 55, three times. In her testimony before the court, the victim stated that the principal had sexual relations with her since she first moved home with him when she was ten years old. […]

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33 Nigerian students receive $2.92 million in scholarships from US universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

At least 33 Nigerian students have been awarded full scholarships totalling $2.92 million to attend American universities and colleges during the 2024/2025 academic year. The scholarships were awarded through the Opportunity Funds Programme of the United States Consulate General in Lagos. The initiative is intended to promote access to US higher institutions for

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Bauchi University starts online screening for 2024 admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau, formerly known as Bauchi State University, has issued a notice for online screening to all prospective candidates for 2024/2025 admission, particularly those who chose the University as their first choice. According to a statement from the University signed by the Registrar, A. G. Hassan, PhD, the online screening for 2024/2025

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Nigerian government reduces allowances for foreign scholars

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Nigerian government has reduced the allowances of foreign scholars studying under the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship by 12.7 per cent. The scholars are now stranded in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria, among other countries. The cut in allowances was disclosed in a memo released by the Nigeria government. The Federal Government clarified in a memo

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Ondo government asks students not to participate in protests against high cost of living

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Ondo state government has urged Nigerian students not to participate in the planned protest over the country’s hardships. The government has urged citizens to give President Bola Tinubu more time to handle major national concerns such as the economy, security, and education. The state government filed an appeal with Kevin Olaolu, the Ondo state government’s

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Student Loan: Kano APC enlightens students on application process and access

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Kano State All Progressives Congress (APC) Students Council has organised a sensitisation workshop on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to help students comprehend the application and access process. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was represented by Suleiman Bichi, who emphasised the significance of education and

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MLSCN inducts 55 new Medlab graduates of Babcock University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

On Monday, the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) solemnly inducted 55 graduates of Medical Laboratory Science from Babcock University in Ilisan, Ogun State. Temidayo Ajayi was named the session’s overall Best Student at the 12th induction and oath-taking event, which took place in the University’s 600-seat auditorium. The induction ceremony

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It is better to build more schools than hotels — PDP National Secretary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

Senator Sam Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has asked Nigerians to build more schools than hotels in order to ensure that every child in the country has access to a quality education. He spoke over the weekend in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, at the official opening of DaniJoy International […]

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Ede Poly expels 27 students, suspends 8 over EFCC raid protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2024

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede in Osun State has announced the expulsion of 27 students for their alleged role in a campus protest that resulted in property vandalism. It was previously reported that some polytechnic students, outraged by the arrest of some of their colleagues in Owode, a community near Ede, by Economic and […]

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ASUP suspends planned industrial strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off its planned strike over contentious aspects in the new Scheme of Service, which was announced by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) on June 19, 2024. The national president of ASUP, Shammah Kpanja, announced the suspension of industrial action after the federal government suspended […]

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NBA warns Gombe students to avoid substance abuse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2024

The Nigerian Bar Association Gombe State Branch has voiced concern over the rising prevalence of substance misuse, particularly among youths. As a result, the NBA has emphasised the need to “catch them young” in its anti-drug campaign. Vice Chairperson Mwalin Abdu urged the students to refrain from using illegal substances while also stressing the