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Durham University offers £5,000 postgraduate scholarships to 200 international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

Durham University has introduced the Inspiring Excellence 5K Postgraduate Scholarship for 2025, giving 200 international students the opportunity to receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for full-time, one-year taught master’s programs beginning in September 2025. According to the university,

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Benue State University Student Drowns in River Benue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

A student from Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi, Mr. Abel Agaba, who was reported to have drowned in the River Benue, was found on Friday. A source revealed that the deceased, a 200-level student in the university’s Chemistry Department, went missing after he went swimming in River Benue. The source, who preferred to remain […]

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OPay Extends N1.2bn 10-Year Scholarship Program to OAU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, OPay, has extended its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative to students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, making it the third university in the country to benefit from the program. According to a statement released by the financial institution, the scholarship aligns with its dedication to education and youth

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Lagos Principal, Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Teenager

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

Officers of the Lagos Police Command have taken into custody a principal, Kayode Abolarin, and a teacher, Atueyin Martins, over allegations of physically assaulting a 15-year-old student. The accused individuals, both staff members of Okota Junior Grammar School, were alleged to have committed the act on March 11. Reports indicate that the victim lost three […]

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5 Kebbi university students die from strange disease

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

A yet-to-be-identified illness has allegedly caused the deaths of at least five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Several students from the university, who spoke to Channels Television under the condition of anonymity, disclosed that four students passed away under mysterious circumstances last week, while another succumbed on

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UNICAL Dedicates Admin Building to Pioneer Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2025

The Senate of the University of Calabar has given approval for the renaming of its former Registry Building in recognition of the institution’s first Registrar, the late Dr. Onofiok Ufot. According to a statement released on Sunday, this decision serves as a tribute to Ufot’s significant contributions to the university’s development and his outstanding legacy […]

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19 Deputy Police Commissioners to Take Promotion Exam for CP Rank on March 17

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

A total of 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) have been invited to participate in a promotion examination and interactive session on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled the promotion examinations and interviews for these 19 senior officers who are seeking advancement from the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police […]

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26 Senior Police Officers to Take ACP to DCP Promotion Exam on March 18

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

A total of 26 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been invited to participate in a promotion examination and an interactive session scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has organized the promotion examinations and interviews for these 26 senior officers seeking to advance from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of […]

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Tinubu Approves N120bn for TVET, N40bn for National Library Project

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved N120 billion to enhance the implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasizing practical skills and specialized knowledge for various industries and professions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, on Thursday during a Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja. The

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TETFund Announces 2025 Intervention, Allocates Funds to Tertiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Thursday disclosed the disbursement plan for the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions across the country. According to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, each university will receive N2.8bn, while polytechnics will be allocated N1.9bn and Colleges of Education will receive N2.1bn. Echono made

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UK Implements New Visa Regulations for Care Workers, Increases Salary Threshold to N50m

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

The UK Government has announced new visa rules affecting care providers, foreign workers, and students as part of efforts to reduce immigration and prioritize local hiring. Starting April 9, care providers looking to employ staff from overseas must first show proof that they have attempted to recruit foreign workers already living in England who need […]

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NANS Opposes Telecom Tariff Increase, Issues 72-Hour Deadline

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent tariff hike introduced by telecommunications companies in Nigeria, describing it as unjustifiable and insensitive to the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement jointly signed by NANS National Secretary, Comrade Anzaku Shedrack Ovye, and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Samson Ajasa

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Hillside University of Science and Technology Celebrates 2nd Matriculation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 13, 2025

Today, March 13, 2025, at the Odubabakoko Auditorium, a fresh group of scholars are being officially admitted into Hillside University of Science and Technology, Oke-Imesi Ekiti. From all indications, this cohort of students represents a promising future. Approximately one year ago, Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) marked a significant milestone by

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Tinubu Renames Federal University of Education in Honor of Maitama Sule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has changed the name of the Federal University of Education in Kano to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. Alhaji Sule, who lived from 1929 to 2017, made significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political progress throughout his distinguished career. He held the position of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations

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JAMB to Commence Sale of Direct Entry Forms on March 12

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 12, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will start selling direct entry forms for candidates seeking admission into higher institutions through the direct entry route on Wednesday, March 12. This information was shared in a statement released in Abuja on Monday by the board’s communications advisor, Fabian Benjamin. According to Mr. […]

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SSANU Criticizes FG Over Delay in N50bn Earned Allowances Payment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the federal government’s continued delay in releasing funds for the payment of allowances. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Federal University Otuoke in Bayelsa, SSANU urged the government to ensure that the N50 billion previously

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Parents Voice Fears Over Possible Diphtheria Outbreak at King’s College, Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

Parents of students at King’s College, Lagos (KCL), have expressed deep concerns about a possible diphtheria outbreak at the school, following reports that some students have been hospitalised. Investigations showed that officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) have visited the school to conduct an assessment and have provided safety guidelines. Some parents and

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Polytechnic Degrees to Eliminate HND, Bachelor’s Degree Dichotomy—Bugaje

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

Idris Bugaje, the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has revealed that the ongoing effort to allow polytechnic institutions to award bachelor’s degrees will put an end to the distinction between Higher National Diplomas (HND) and university degrees. Bugaje shared this information recently while discussing the bill that seeks to

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NBTE Justifies Outsourcing of Physical Accreditation Amid ASUP Concerns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

The National Board for Technical Education has addressed concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics regarding the planned outsourcing of quality assurance functions. In a statement released on Sunday by its Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar, the NBTE clarified that the outsourcing would apply only to physical accreditation exercises and would be […]

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FG Converts Tai Solarin University to a Federal University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

President Tinubu has given his approval for the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), located in Ijagun, Ogun State, into a Federal University. TASUED, which was established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, was named after Dr. Tai Solarin, a respected activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. It holds […]