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ASUU begins indefinite strike at the University of Abuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has declared an indefinite strike to address concerns about recent events within the union. The decision to go on strike was announced on Thursday following a congress at the institution’s Permanent Site.

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Female student of Aliko Dangote University found dead in her apartment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level student at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, was found dead in her off-campus apartment. Aisha was claimed to have written her first examination before being discovered dead after retiring to her room. While the specific cause of her unexpected death is unknown, some of her coworkers […]

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Senate confirms the minimum age requirement for acceptance into universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has said unequivocally that the statements regarding the potential increase of the age limit to 18 years were individual perspectives. The Senate emphasized that any changes to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involved lowering or raising the limit. Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and

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High failure rate: Ekiti man writes to Niger school, offering to teach maths and science for free

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

Amusa Lasisi, an Ekiti State man, has explained why he opted to teach secondary school students at Government Day College in Tunga Lowcost, Minna, for free. Lasisi, in a letter dated April 29, 2024, titled “Application for voluntary teaching engagement on science subjects for compassion, patriotism, and active community development,” attributed his reasons to

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Tinubu, Jonathan, Others to Grace Igbinedion University’s 25th Anniversary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) were named yesterday as dignitaries to attend Igbinedion University’s (IUO) 25th anniversary celebration. On May 10, 1999, the then-military Head of State, Abubakar, issued a certificate of operation for Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria’s

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BUA donates 108-bed hostel to FUTMinna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being carried out under the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, is anticipated to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students on the university’s

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NUC, NOUN, and AAU educate 931 scholars on the use of AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

At least 931 staff members from Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have completed a 13-week intensive training programme on the use of artificial intelligence to enhance their teaching, research, and community engagement. The National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and the West Africa Office of the

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Lagos Govt launches scholarship initiative for PWDs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education, led by Commissioner Tolani Sule, has announced a special scholarship for people with disabilities and destitute students attending state-owned tertiary institutions. Sule stated on Tuesday that this was consistent with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritises inclusive development. Speaking at

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NANS plans nationwide protest over power and fuel crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a nationwide protest in reaction to the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crises. The student body is seeking the dismissal of important officials, notably Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of

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2 AAU in students killed during cult clash in Edo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Two AAU, Ekpoma students were reportedly shot dead after a clash between rival cult groups in the state. The clash resulted in the death of a student union government official at the college. It was discovered that the killings occurred last Friday. The Students’ Union Government official was believed to be a 400-Level student at […]

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Reps propose the establishment of a dedicated fund for safe school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed that a dedicated fund be established to guarantee that the Safe School initiative is implemented effectively. Tajudeen Abbas made the recommendation on Tuesday during the resumption of plenary in Abuja. He stated that the house is acutely aware of the heinous crimes that have specifically “targeted our schools, where […]

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UNIBEN authorities suspend student union government indefinitely

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The University of Benin’s student union government has been placed on indefinite suspension by the school’s administration. The university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, revealed the union’s decision in a letter to the university’s community that was made available to media on Tuesday in Benin City. The letter read, “After due consideration

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Fuel scarcity: Group requests that Osun schools be closed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

As a result of the current fuel shortage, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, a civil society organization, has recommended the Osun State Government to close the state’s schools for a few weeks. The group maintained that the goal of the policy is to lessen the immense hardship that parents and children endure. This was included in […]

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International students will be permitted to work 24 hours a week, says Canada Immigration Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, announced on Monday that international students will be allowed to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour work limit imposed on international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is slated to expire on Tuesday. “Looking at best practices […]

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UBEC encourages state administrators to prioritise quality education delivery

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has tasked the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) with providing quality education to Nigerians. Hamid Bobboyi, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, made the call during a meeting with UBEC and SUBEB’s quality assurance personnel. “As professionals, you need no convincing that quality assurance is an important

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WAEC: Over 1.8 million candidates expected as WASSCE begins today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

A total of 1,814,344 applicants from 22,229 schools will sit for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which begins today, April 30, and runs until June 24, 2024. The almost eight-week examination will take place in four WAEC member countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of Nigeria […]

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Former VC of ATBU advocates for drug test for lecturers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Prof. Muhammad AbdulAziz, the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, has urged for drug testing of lecturers to sanitise the university system. AbdulAziz declared this in a valedictory statement to the University Senate during a ceremony to hand over his successor, Prof. Sani Kunya, the institution’s new Acting Vice

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Female student of UNIABUJA declared missing

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Murjanatu Zubairu, a female student at the University of Abuja, went missing while on her way to school. Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, the student’s uncle and former vice chairman of the FCT’s Kwali Area Council, called a reporter on Sunday morning to report the missing student. He stated that Murja is a 400-level student in […]

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Nigerian students, others in Canada affected greatly by unemployment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

A major unemployment issue impacting at least one million international students in Canada, especially Nigerians, has raised concerns about loose immigration laws that have transformed the country into a haven for migrants, as well as a lack of low-wage jobs. According to Voice of America, photographs posted on the Canadian Internet showed people waiting in […]

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JAMB: UNILORIN Remains the Most Preferred University among UTME Candidates in 4 Years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

From 2020 to 2023, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was the most sought-after higher education institution in Nigeria among Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates. The discovery was revealed recently at an ongoing policy discussion headed by Andrew Adejoh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. According to the Joint Admission and