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FUPRE Gains NUC Approval to Launch BSc Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has officially obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence new undergraduate programmes under its College of Petroleum Administration and Management, starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. The newly sanctioned programmes consist of B.Sc. degrees in Logistics and Supply
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FG overturns illegal Vice-Chancellor appointment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Nigerian government has nullified the contentious appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo, a professor specializing in African History from the University of Ibadan, who had been named the Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State. The government has also officially endorsed the selection of Lucian Chukwu, a professor who ranked first in the recruitment
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FG Allocates N5.7bn for Development Projects at Federal University of Health Sciences, Funtua

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The sum of N5.7 billion has been allocated by the Federal Government for capital development projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, situated in Funtua, Katsina State. Muntari Dandutse, who chairs the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, revealed this information to journalists on Saturday in Katsina. “We are grateful to Allah that […]
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Hensard University Gets NUC Approval For Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC.The approved programmes are: A letter signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Acting Director of Academic Planning at the NUC, confirmed the approvals.The NUC in an
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NANS elects new national president

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Olushola Oladoja has emerged as the newly elected National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students. Oladoja, who is currently a postgraduate student at the University of Jos, secured 300 votes, defeating his closest rivals—Salauhudeen Suleiman from the University of Abuja and Gambo Abubakar of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The election
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FG-Approved Environment University Set to Operate from RSU Kira Campus — Fubara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the newly approved Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, authorized by President Bola Tinubu, will commence operations at the Kira Campus of Rivers State University (RSU). Governor Fubara made this announcement during his visit to the Kira Campus of RSU, where he inspected the state […]
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31 Students Graduate with First Class as OAUSTECH Hosts 3rd Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Okitipupa, Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, stated on Thursday that a total of 31 students from the institution will be graduating with First Class honours during the university’s 3rd convocation ceremony. Prof. Ologunorisa, who made this known during a press briefing held at the […]
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Nigerian Universities Offering Admission Without JAMB for the 2025/2026 Academic Session

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

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
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 […]