FG to review minimum entry age for universities, others
Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has said that the federal government intends to review and set the minimum entry age for postsecondary institutions in […]
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ASUU threatens to boycott UNIBEN’s resumption due to violence on campus
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to boycott the resumption of classes on April 28, 2024, […]
Nigeria’s first private open university introduces MBA programme
Miva Open institution, a major Nigerian private online institution licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC), has introduced a Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum […]
High school student charged with assault for allegedly striking a teacher in viral video
An unidentified North Carolina (United States of America) high school student has been charged with assault after being caught on camera slapping a teacher. The […]
Yobe government committed to academic excellence – NTIC
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), Feyzullah Bilgin, has applauded Yobe State Government for its commitment to fostering a “culture of […]
NUC to collaborate with Sunderland University in UK to strengthen transnational education policies
The management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a visit to the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom as part of efforts to […]
Nwifuru reduces university tuition fees, increases workers salaries
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reduced the tuition costs at Ebonyi State University by 10%. Mr Nwifuru has also approved salary increases of […]
Oyebanji approves N138m million car and housing loans for teachers
Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti state, has approved N138.7 million to pay off car and housing loans for 448 teaching and non-teaching staff members […]
Umahi receives encomiums for his honorary doctoral degree
Friends and friends of Works Minister David Umahi have stated that he is deserving of the Doctorate Honoris Causa given by Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. […]
FG should address unemployment given that student loans will boost enrollment—Bowen VC
Professor Jonathan Babalola, Vice Chancellor of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, has asked the Federal Government to create measures to combat the surge in […]
Junior Achievement Africa educates female students in entrepreneurial skills
Junior Achievement Africa, which aims to inspire young girls to become leaders in their communities and prosper in the global economy, has trained 30 secondary […]
Abuja Hospital to collaborate with the presidency to help out-of-school children
Christopher Otabor, Alliance Hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), has recommended providing free healthcare and education to the country’s disadvantaged and most vulnerable citizens as a […]
23-year-old student dies after getting drugged on his birthday
A 23-year-old student from Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic in Uwana, Ebonyi State, died tragically on his birthday in Agbo Ibeku, Abia State, allegedly after being […]
ITF paid N1.1 billion as SIWES allowance in 2023
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) claims to have given N 1.1 billion in student and supervisory allowances under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) […]
Plateau University suspends academic activities following recent attack
Plateau University, Bokkos, has suspended academic activities for ten days following the death of a second-year student. Mr Yakubu Ayuba, the institution’s Registrar, made this […]
Foundation prepares 50 Kano UTME candidates for CBT exams
Hotoro United Community Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, provided 50 candidates with a week of free computer-based testing training in preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary […]
Famous 300-year-old girls school in London to close down over shortage of students
A London girls’ school that is closing after more than 300 years will be converted into a rehabilitation centre for vulnerable students, it has been […]
Adamawa deworms children and immunises women against mortality, deformities
The Adamawa State Government plans to launch phase two of the Statewide School Deworming Campaign, as well as provide free delivery kits to expecting mothers […]
Canadians express worry over housing, number of international student – Survey.
A recent online survey in Toronto found that Canadians believe there are too many international students, which is causing housing shortages. Navigator conducted the “International […]
Gunmen attack Plateau State University, killing and injuring several people
Gunmen believed to be herders are now on the rampage at Plateau State University in the Bokkos Local Government Area. Many people are believed to […]