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UI students begin new protest over increase in school fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have launched another protest against the increase in their school fees. The demonstration began early on Friday and erupted when the institution’s governing council approved the tuition rise. According to reports, the governing

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FG launches the application process for 2024/2025 Commonwealth scholarships

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the opening of the application season for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The scholarships, sponsored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), are intended to help promising individuals from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries pursue higher education in the

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AAU appoints Samuel Olowo as new VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The crisis at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) has taken a dramatic turn after the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sonnie Asomwan Adagbonyin, was requested to step down by the university’s newly formed Governing Council. According to reports, Adagbonyin’s exit would clear the door for a peaceful resolution to the university’s hydra-headed difficulties.

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Kano, Borno, Benue indigenes top student loan applicants’ list

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

Nigerian students from Kano, Borno, and Benue states are the top three applicants of the student loan scheme, data from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has revealed. NELFUND, in a data chart posted via its official X handle, @nelfnigeria on Friday, highlighted the number of applicants per state of origin. According to the data chart, […]

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Ojukwu University earns over N1.5m profit from vegetable sales in 3 months — VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University COOU Igbariam, Anambra State, reported that the university earned over 1.5 million naira from vegetable sales in just three months. Prof Omenugha made the statement at the presentation of the recently completed organisational review report at the University’s Senate Chambers

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Why we cut off power supply to UNILAG — EKEDC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) explained why it cut off power supply to the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, despite the university paying N180 million in electricity bills for July. The university’s management requested patience and understanding from the community regarding the power outage on campus, despite ongoing conversations with

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Nasarawa school seeks immediate attention to infrastructural challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The LGEA Primary School in Amaku (Olonya), located in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, requires immediate attention due to significant infrastructural challenges. The school’s deteriorating status has sparked alarm among neighbourhood residents, who believe that the terrible conditions would impede the young students’ learning. A

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Eko DisCo disconnects UNILAG over N300 million debt

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has disconnected power to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over alleged unpaid electricity bills. The university’s management confirmed the disconnection in a statement on Wednesday. UNILAG has been battling rising electricity expenses, which exacerbated when EKEDC increased the university’s tariff from

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Strike: Federal Government, ASUU to resume negotiations on September 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will resume talks on September 6 to clarify some of the concerns of university lecturers. Prof Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made the statement following a closed-door meeting with ASUU’s leadership, chaired by President Emmanuel Osodeke. ASUU issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal

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Protests rock Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

This week, tens of thousands of international students flocked to the streets throughout Canada to protest the federal government’s new immigration rules. According to a City News Toronto article on Monday, the protests, which drew around 70,000 students, took place in key provinces such as Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. The protests

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Dowen College expresses delight with students’ performance in WASSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

Students of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos performed well in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), impressing the school management. In a statement, the school praised the students’ performance in the recently revealed WASSCE results. Dr. Bisi Layiwola, Principal/Head of School, commented on the success, attributing it to the

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Kwara SUBEB to employ 1,611 teachers, others for basic schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KwSUBEB) has revealed plans to hire 1,611 teaching and non-teaching staff from the state’s 16 local government areas. Aminat Atere, KwSUBEB’s Press Secretary, quoted board Chairman Prof. Shehu Adaramaja as saying in an Ilorin statement that the recruitment had already been approved. “A total of 695

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Bauchi University introduces new programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), which is owned by Bauchi State, has launched several new programmes targeted at improving students’ academic and career opportunities. Wasilu Suleiman, Director of Human Resources and Career Development at the University, revealed that the new program was introduced following approval by the University’s Senate during its

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Rape and robbery victim not our student, says OAU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

On Tuesday, authorities at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, denied the viral news that one of their undergraduate students had been raped and robbed by a commercial motorcyclist known as Okada on the state’s Ife-Moro Road. The institution, through its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, issued a statement in Osogbo denying the news,

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LASUTH launches two new dental centres

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has opened two dental suites in collaboration with Messrs Oasis Nigeria Limited. The facility’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Building was opened by Oasis management and officials. Prof. Adetokunbo, Chief Medical Director, stated that the centre was established to satisfy the needs of consumers who desire

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Northern students demand deployment of security to campuses amid insecurity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

The Coalition of Northern Groups’ Student Wing (CNG-SW) has urged for the deployment of security officers to campuses. At a news conference in Kaduna yesterday, Hassan Adamu, National Coordinator of the CNG-SW, raised worry over increased insecurity on campuses in the North. He complained that banditry attacks and kidnappings were becoming the new normal,

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NEDC, NPC collaborate to address poverty and out-of-school children in the Northeast

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) have agreed to collaborate to address poverty, out-of-school children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and environmental vulnerability. The agencies announced this on Tuesday in Abuja when NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Kwarra led a team

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Private school proprietors voice concern over 18 year age limit for WAEC, NECO

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

Owners of private schools have raised worry about the federal government’s mandate to limit the age of West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) candidates. Alaka Lukman, head of the Lagos branch of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), highlighted his concern in an interview with journalists on

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Anambra government closes school for bullying of a 7-year-old student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 27, 2024

The Anambra government announced on Tuesday the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School on Ifite Road in Awka due to suspected bullying of a seven-year-old student. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state Commissioner for Education, revealed in Awka that the government has responded to a report that a pupil’s classmate allegedly broke her leg. Ms Chuma-Udeh […]

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UNIOSUN appoints 27 new teaching assistants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 27, 2024

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has appointed 27 new teaching assistants as part of a strategic strategy to develop the next generation of academics and excellent researchers. This decision is in line with the university’s objective of promoting academic excellence and providing postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge required for