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Dufil awards scholarships to 100 students in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

Dufil Prima Foods, the producer of Indomie Instant Noodles, Nigeria’s top noodle brand, has reiterated its dedication to supporting education and empowering young people by granting scholarships to 100 underprivileged students across 10 schools in Kaduna State. This initiative is part of

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Student dies as classroom collapses in Yobe school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

An unidentified pupil was reportedly killed on Thursday when a section of a classroom block gave way at the Government Girls Science and Technical College in Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State. The event reportedly took place during school hours. According to a report by the Nigeria Television Authority posted on X.com, the students were […]

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Bells University’s COLFAST Offers Tuition-Free Agricultural Degrees for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria, through its College of Food, Agricultural Science and Technology (COLFAST), has announced a tuition-free initiative for qualified students seeking admission into its agriculture-focused programs for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (DAAT) offers specialized degrees in

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2025 Schneider Electric Graduate Trainee Internship For Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

Schneider Electric is excited to announce our 2025 Graduate Trainee Program, designed to attract and develop fresh graduates who are eager to start their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in the energy and automation sectors. The program is an […]

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OAU to honour staff member killed by lion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has pledged to honour the memory of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who lost his life to a lion at the university’s zoo. The university’s registrar, Mr. Adetunji Bakare, made this announcement on Wednesday during a one-day workshop commemorating the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s passing, held

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KPMG 2025 Trainee Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 19, 2025

Join KPMG on this life-changing journey, where you will face challenges and find inspiration to reach your highest potential. This programme is crafted to provide you with the essential skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing business world. No matter your background—whether in finance, technology, consulting, or another area—there is a

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Hit-and-Run Driver Kills FUNAAB Professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

Residents of Ajebo Road Housing Estate, Kemta, Abeokuta, are in mourning following the tragic death of a Professor of Biochemical Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Oladipo Ademuyiwa, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the recently renovated Kemta-Somorin road on Sunday. Prof. Ademuyiwa, who was in his early 60s, had […]

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NANS Commends South-West Governors for United Effort Against Insecurity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed appreciation for the South-West governors’ decision to establish a joint security network to tackle insecurity and create food hubs to address hunger. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Francis Gabriel, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the student association

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4 University Students, 3 Others Die in Kogi Road Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

A fatal accident involving a heavy-duty truck in Kogi State has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including four students from the Federal University, Lokoja, while another student sustained injuries. The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, shared details of the incident with journalists in Lokoja […]

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Student Loan: NELFUND to End 2023/2024 Application Cycle on February 21

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the student loan application cycle for the 2023/2024 academic year will close on February 21, while applications for the 2024/2025 cycle will begin on February 22. During a press conference in Abuja yesterday, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated that the transition to the 2024/2025 cycle […]

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UCH Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Power Outage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

Doctors in the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have commenced an indefinite strike, an official announced yesterday. Dr. Uthman Adedeji, the General Secretary of the association, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that the strike was prompted by a lack of electricity in certain […]

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UTME: JAMB Reports 90% of Mock Exam Space Already Taken

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 17, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90 percent of the available slots for the Optional Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide have already been occupied. The board stated that only a limited number of spaces remain in certain states. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB […]

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Steps to Check 2024 WASSCE Results for Private Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 17, 2025

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results for Private Candidates Second Series. The Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, disclosed this information in a statement on Sunday. Significantly, a total of 43,923 candidates, making up 67.55% of those who took

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BREAKING: WAEC Releases 2024 Nov/Dec WASSCE Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 17, 2025

The results for the second series of the 2024 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates have been announced. This announcement was made by Dangut Amos, the Head of the National Office, WAEC Nigeria, on the night of Sunday, February 16, 2025. In a statement released by WAEC’s Head of Public […]

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NELFUND: Students express frustration over loan delays as exams approach

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

Students from at least 23 public universities and polytechnics have expressed concerns over the delayed release of their approved institutional loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, as deadlines for tuition payments and upcoming examinations draw closer. On April 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and

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Polytechnic students oppose YABATECH’s upgrade to a university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

The National Association of Polytechnic Students has expressed its opposition to the planned upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, into a university. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu had granted approval for the conversion of the institution into a university. During a working visit to […]

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JAMB Introduces Official Eligibility Checker for 2025 UTME Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an innovative Eligibility Checker to assist prospective candidates in determining their qualifications for their desired courses and institutions before applying for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This tool is designed to streamline the application process and ensure that

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President Tinubu Approves the Upgrade of YABATECH to a University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the long-anticipated upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed this development on Friday while speaking with the institution’s management during his visit. “I discussed this with President Tinubu, and he approved it without hesitation. I am […]

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results; Penalizes 6,160 Candidates, 7 Supervisors Over Exam Malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with a total of 57,114 candidates achieving five or more credits, including English Language and Mathematics. During the official announcement in Minna on Friday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that the pass rate for the

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UNIZIK Expels Student for Assaulting Lecturer in Dispute Over TikTok Recording

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has dismissed a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically attacking a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. An official expulsion letter, dated February 13, 2025, and signed by Acting Registrar Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, stated that the expulsion was based on the