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UNILAG debunks rumors of hoodlums attack on bus conveying graduation gowns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

The management of the University of Lagos, Akoka has denied the recent media reports suggesting an attack by hoodlums on one of its vehicles in transit, leading to the alleged theft of graduation gowns.  The university’s spokesperson, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, issued a statement on Tuesday

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Hoodlums attack UNILAG bus conveying graduation gowns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

The post-graduate academic gowns of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), which were paid for and were meant to be given to the graduating students, were stolen off a bus. This week marks the 54th convocation event for the university, where 340 graduates will receive first-class degree certificates. It was required of the graduates to pay […]

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Bandits abduct Katsina university students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

There have been reports of gunmen abducting two female students from Al-Qalam University in Katsina State and the perpetrators are suspected to be bandits. Habiba Ango Shantali and Maryam Abubakar Musa, the victims, were abducted on Monday while returning to school. In a statement issued by the Secretary-General, Comr. Mohammmed Ibrahim, the president of the […]

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Students applaud conversion of Katsina institute to university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Katsina (Sundiata Post) – The students and ex-students of the Katsina Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) have complimented Gov. Dikko Radda for transforming the institution to a fully-fledged university. The students asked that the university be renamed Malam Dikko Ummaru Radda University of Technology at their triumphant march in Katsina on Monday. The

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FUTA students close down school over 100% hike in tuition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Students at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State have closed the school in protest over a tuition hike of more than 100% implemented by the administration. Early on Monday morning, the undergraduate students gathered at the university’s main entrance. They were spotted waving banners with various inscriptions and chanting songs of […]

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NUC approves nursing, agriculture programmes in Michael and Cecilia Ibru University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

The undergraduate Nursing and Agricultural Science programmes at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli, Delta State, have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The permission followed the resource verification exercise carried out by the commission in October 2023, according to a letter issued to the Vice Chancellor and

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Zamfara’s 1st private varsity, HUDA University matriculates 211 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – HUDA University, a privately owned establishment in Zamfara, has welcomed 211 newly admitted students in its range of academic programmes. The state’s first private university, HUDA, was established in 2023. Alhaji Ahmad Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State and Chancellor of the University, hailed the institution’s

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Elizade University names Kayode Ijadunola institution’s new VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo state, has announced the appointment of Kayode Thadius Ijadunola, a professor of medicine, as the institution’s fourth official vice-chancellor. The appointment will take effect on February 1st, 2024, according to a statement signed by Williams Olufunmi, Head of Elizade Public Relations, and released by the Institution’s

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LASU ODLRI B.Sc Business Administration Admission Form 2022/2023

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into B.Sc. Business Administration programme which will be offered by the Open and Distance Learning & Research Institute of the Lagos State University for the 2022/2023 Academic Session.  The Institute was established by the Senate and Council of the Lagos State University and approved by the

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FEDCODTTEN 1st Batch Degree Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

This is to notify the general public most especially prospective OND students of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy Enugu that the first batch admission list of candidates admitted into the national diploma program of the school for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released and is now on the school portal.  This […]

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Makinde appoints Salawu as new Deputy Rector of Poly Ibadan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Mrs Olaide Salawu has been named the Deputy Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde. This information was released in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan by the institution’s registrar, Mrs. Modupe Fawale. She said this followed Salawu’s victory at the Deputy Rectorship election held on Oct. 25, along with ratification of […]

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Abia varsity appeals to ASUU members to put off plans for strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been urged by the administration of Abia State University in Uturu to put off their scheduled industrial action. ASUU members had recently threatened to go on strike over 11 months of salary arrears owed to them by the school. Going on strike, according to the […]

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Pre-science Admission Form 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

The management of UNIZIK has begun the sale of forms for admission into its Pre-science programme for 2023/2024 academic session. Interested candidates should check below to find out the cost of form, admission requirements/qualifications, the available courses offered, and the step-by-step procedures on how to apply for admission.  The Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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FUTA proposed school fees schedule for the new academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2024

The Management of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) wishes to inform the general public that the school fees for 2023/2024 academic session has been released and published online. The breakdown of the Federal University of Technology, Akure School Fees schedule for 2023/2024 academic session is published below.

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Igbinedion University sets up a tablet-manufacturing factory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

According to Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo, it has established a tablet manufacturing plant to service the local needs of the host town and its teaching hospital. This was revealed on Wednesday during the 13th oath-taking/induction ceremony for 101 pharmacy graduates of the 2022/2023 session, by the vice-chancellor of the institution, Lawrence Ezemonye. He clarified

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UNILAG to graduate 17,464 students with 379 bagging first class

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

At the University of Lagos‘ 54th convocation, which is set for 7th of January, 340 students are  to graduate with first class.  Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the institution’s vice chancellor, revealed this information during a press conference to highlight events planned for the ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos. According to her, the 340 are among the […]

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UI ASUU awards scholarship to 6 brilliant, indigent students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

In its 2023 Indigent Students Scholarship Award, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) chapter, yesterday granted scholarships to six brilliant, indigent university students. Following the presentation of the awards to the recipients, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, Chairman of the ASUU UI chapter, said that the recipients were divided into two

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Two female students of Akwa Ibom polytechnic crushed to death by a truck

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

On Monday, two female students from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, were crushed to death by a truck. The incident occurred on Aba Road in the Ikot Ekpene local government region, a short distance from the school’s grounds and close to the intersection with Ikot Inyang village. It was discovered that the girls were […]

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Kaduna State University (KASU) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

Kaduna State University Admission list for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released. This is to inform all candidates who participated in the 2023/2024 Admission Screening Exercise that they can proceed to check if their names are on the Provisional Admission list of successful candidates.  The list of admitted candidates have been uploaded online via […]

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Fellowship alumni offers N1.6m scholarship to OAU students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

Over N1.6 million has been given by graduate members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification, a campus fellowship at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), to cover the cost of tuition for the school’s undergraduate students. The scholarship is for the 2022–2023 school year, the alumni stated in a statement on Monday. Through the Trustees of the […]