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LASU study uncovers high incidence of childhood sexual abuse, calls for stronger protection

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

A recent study by the Lagos State University (LASU) Rape Research Team has revealed alarming rates of childhood sexual abuse in Nigeria, with 35% of surveyed women reporting incidents of abuse during their youth. The study sheds light on widespread sexual violence affecting both married and

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NECO Examiners Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

Examiners hired by the National Examinations Council (NECO) to mark the 2024 student examination scripts have threatened a nationwide protest due to unpaid fees following the completion of their work. Reports indicate that the examiners are mobilising colleagues across various states in preparation for the planned protest. A letter from discontented examiners in Kano

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Council of Legal Education lifts restriction on Bingham University law graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

The Council of Legal Education has lifted its restriction on Bingham University’s first and second batches of law graduates. This was confirmed by the university’s vice chancellor, Professor Haruna Ayuba, during the institution’s fifth combined convocation held on Saturday in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. During the convocation, Bingham University

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Charcoal is more effective than modern toothpaste, says FUTA don

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

A Professor of Fibre Science and Colour Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Abayomi Adetuyi, has highlighted other valuable uses for charcoal beyond its common application in cooking. According to Adetuyi, activated charcoal serves as an excellent purifier, beneficial for treating wastewater, the human body, and food products, among other

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Canada Discontinues SDS, NSE Programmes for Nigeria, Other High-Demand Countries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

As of 8th November 2024, Canada has officially ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) visa programmes. Under this new policy, applicants from countries previously eligible for these expedited visa streams will now be required to apply through the standard study permit process, potentially resulting in longer processing times. Immigration

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UNIPORT Opens Supplementary Admission for 2024/2025 Academic Year

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) invites all First Choice candidates who have completed the admission screening process for the 2024/2025 academic session but have not yet received offers for their desired programmes. These candidates are encouraged to apply for supplementary admission to alternative programmes offered by the university. Eligibility requirements

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FUTIA Opens Supplementary Admission for 2024/2025 Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) invites all eligible candidates from the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) who are seeking admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. AVAILABLE COURSES 1. SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3. SCHOOL OF PURE

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Bayelsa Medical University Physical Screening and Registration 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

Attention to all prospective students who have completed their online screening! In-person clearance and enrollment for the 2024/2025 academic year will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024, and will continue until Friday, November 22, 2024. Location: Rooftop AuditoriumTime: 9:00 AM daily CLEARANCE/REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟰 Day 1 – Human Physiology,

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Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Supplementary Post-UTME Application for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is now accepting applications for supplementary admissions for the 2024/2025 academic session. This option is available to candidates who designated AKSU as their first-choice institution and scored at least 140 in the 2024 UTME. Eligible Programmes and Requirements Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Arts Faculty of Biological Sciences

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Ignatius Ajuru University (IAUE) Releases 1st & 2nd Batch Admission List for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has published the first and second batch admission lists for the 2024/2025 academic year. These lists feature UTME and Direct Entry candidates who have received provisional admission into various degree programmes. Steps to Check the IAUE Admission List You can view the admission list by accessing the following links: […]

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Lagos State Advocates Equal Opportunities for Students in Low-Cost Private Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

The General Manager of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, emphasised that registering students in low-cost private schools is essential to ensuring that all residents are accurately represented in government planning for better access to crucial services. This was stated on Thursday during her address at the official relaunch

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Yobe school reopens after 12 years of closure due to insurgency

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

The Yobe State government has reopened Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, located in Gulani Local Government, after a 12-year closure due to insurgent activities. Since 2012, this school, along with Government Secondary Schools Goniri and Babbangida, had been operating from a temporary location at Government Secondary School in Damaturu. The school’s new

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Opay Offers N12 Million in Scholarships to Indigent Students at ABU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Opay Digital Company, a mobile money provider, has awarded scholarships totalling N12 million to 40 financially challenged students at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. The Director of the Public Affairs Directorate at ABU, Auwalu Umar, announced the scholarship distribution in a statement released in Zaria on Friday, specifying that each of the 40 students […]

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3 Police Officers Detained over Alleged Murder of KWASU Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Three police officers have been arrested and detained in connection with the alleged fatal beating of Suleiman Olayinka, a student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the development in a statement released in Ilorin on Friday. Reports indicate […]

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Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme 2025 for Journalists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme offers a two-month experience for seasoned journalists and researchers with a focus on media and journalism. Participants conduct extensive research at the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, producing a 7,000-word research paper on a topic relevant to journalism or digital media. Fellows engage with Al Jazeera’s vibrant media

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Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), a non-profit organisation established in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students for its 2024/25 scholarship programme. This scholarship initiative seeks to support national development by fostering academic leadership among young Nigerians. The BAF Scholarship offers financial aid to

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FULOKOJA Announces 2025/2026 Diploma Programme Admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) is pleased to announce that its Directorate of Consultancy Services and Ventures (COSEV) has begun accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Diploma Programme. Prospective applicants and members of the university community are invited to apply through the university’s online portal to pursue diploma studies in various fields. DIPLOMA

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NBTE Grants Approval for New Academic Programmes at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce new academic programmes starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. This approval was conveyed in a memo sent to the Polytechnic’s Rector by the NBTE’s Executive Secretary. The memo reads, “With reference to the Resources Inspection Visitations

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UDUS students request EFCC probe into governor’s aide over tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Over 700 students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have submitted a petition to the Sokoto zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the Special Adviser on Students’ Matters to the state governor. The students claim that Salame did not fulfill his promise to cover […]

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Governor Otti Renames Abia State Polytechnic after Late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Governor Alex Otti has officially renamed Abia State Polytechnic in Aba after Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of Abia State, who passed away in April at the age of 72. The announcement was made on Thursday during a Commendation Service held at the International Conference Center in Umuahia to honor Dr. Onu’s contributions. Dr. […]