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Daily part-time programmes are illegal— JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 30, 2024

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, labelled some universities in Nigeria that operate daily part-time programmes as illegal on Monday. Oloyode, who was on a fact-finding expedition to the Ibadan Zonal Office of JAMB in Oyo State, stated that most of

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NUC accredits 31 programmes at LAUTECH

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 30, 2024

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for 31 of its courses. Vice Chancellor, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu made this known in a letter to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, which was sent through the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. […]

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FG issues circular to VCs ahead of nationwide protests over protection of staff, students, and infrastructure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities, emphasising the importance of protecting staff, students, and public infrastructure within their institution ahead of the nationwide protests on August 1. The circular, issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and signed by Acting Executive Secretary

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McPherson University set to induct first set of nursing graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

The management of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has selected Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 for the inaugural induction ceremony of her first set of Nursing Graduates into the Nursing Profession. The event, billed for the University’s Multipurpose Hall, is expected to draw significant stakeholders in the education sector, friends of the University

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JAMB is not responsible for setting the minimum tolerable admission score, says Oloyede

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has explained that the Board does not set the so-called ‘cut-off mark’, which should, at the very least, be correctly referred to as the “minimum tolerable admission score,” as it is insinuated in some circles. According to Jamb bulletin, the Registrar stated

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Kano Students’ Council kick against #EndBadGovernance protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

The Kano State Students’ Council has warned against the planned nationwide protest over the rising living costs. At a news conference in Kano on Sunday, the council’s chairman, Yahaya Kabo, urged protest organisers to be cautious and open to negotiation. Mr Kabo, who urged students to boycott the protest, stated that the council separated itself from

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Nigerian Army asks military wives and soldiers to provide their children with proper education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

Brigadier General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, Acting General Officer Commanding 8 Brigade, Nigeria Army in Sokoto, has stated that education is the foundation of any society’s development. He stated that the majority of the youths committing crimes in the country are uneducated, and he urged soldiers’ spouses to provide their children with a good upbringing

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NMCN raises ABUAD nursing admission quota

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has increased the admission quota for the Faculty of Nursing at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, from 190 to 300 every session. Tunde Olofintila, Director of ABUAD Corporate Affairs, stated in a statement on Sunday that the news was given in a letter dated July 18, 2024, from Council’s […]

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Babcock produces 148 first-class graduates, seeks review of electricity tariff for universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

Babcock University, Ilisan, Ogun State, announced and awarded degrees to 2,842 graduates at its 22nd undergraduate and 13th postgraduate convocation ceremony on Sunday. Of the 2,442 undergraduates that graduated, 148 received First Class grades. At the postgraduate cadre, 52 had Postgraduate Diplomas, 74 Masters, 19 MPHIL, and 160 at the Doctoral level. In his speech […]

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Southeast students will not participate in the mass protest, says NANS VP Ahaneku

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 across the country, Nzubechi Valentine Ahaneku, National Vice President, Special Duties, of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, has stated that students from the Southeast region will not participate in the protest because it will not address their issues. He revealed his position during a […]

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Stanbic IBTC provides scholarships to 200 brilliant university students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2024

Stanbic IBTC has offered scholarships to 200 brilliant students from Nigeria’s public universities. The honourees were chosen from 16,000 candidates for their outstanding academic achievements and potential to contribute to Nigeria’s future. Speaking during a recent scholarship function in Lagos, the bank’s CEO, Dr Demola Sogunle, thanked the

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4 UNILORIN students win N6m grant in BAT foundation Agripreneur Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2024

Four graduates of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have each received N1,500,000 in the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation Agripreneur Programme. Mustapha Ibrahim, Olajire Adekunle Sherif, Oluwadare Ogunmoye, and Anuoluwapo Akinboye were named winners after presenting eight unique project proposals in diverse agricultural fields. According to a

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Oyo First Lady distributes 50,000 free renewed hope exercise books to students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2024

Taminominin Makinde, Oyo State’s First Lady, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to education as the cornerstone for sustainable development and a better tomorrow. Makinde made the assurance during the flag-off event for the distribution of 50,000 free exercise books to public secondary schools around the state. The free exercise book is one of the

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Nigerian bags First Class at Essex University, UK

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2024

Winston Dennis-Masi, a young Nigerian, has been honoured by the University of Essex in Colchester, England, for his outstanding academic performance. Winston, 20, graduated from the university on Thursday with a First Class degree in the highly sought-after Computer Systems Engineering program. A devout Christian from Omoku, Rivers State, the young lad attributed his

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8 children escape death as truck falls on 2 cars in Kogi

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2024

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi reports that eight schoolchildren were rescued safely after a 40-foot articulated container fell on two vehicles in Lokoja on Thursday. On Thursday, the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, told NAN in Lokoja about the situation. Oyedeji stated that the incident occurred at Lokongoma […]

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6,700 people jostle for 380 teaching positions in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

No less than 6,700 people arecurrently vying for 380 teaching positions at various secondary schools in Enugu State. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent who monitored the examination on Saturday in several of the approved examination venues reported that a high number of applicants showed up. Fr. Hilary Mgbodile, Chairman of Enugu State Post Primary […]

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300-level female student of ATBU found dead in bathroom

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Naja’atu Salisu, a 300-level computer science student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, was discovered unconscious after falling in the bathroom on Friday morning. According to sources, Naja’atu went to the bathroom in the female hostel on the university’s Gubi campus to have a morning shower and prepare for her classes but was

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2 fake lecturers arrested in BUK

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Security personnel at Bayero University in Kano have detained two people for posing as lecturers and selling books to naïve fresh students. This was said in a statement by Bala Abdullahi, Publication Secretary, Special Bulletin, on behalf of the university’s Registrar, which was made available to newsmen on Saturday. According to the statement, the two

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FCE Katsina to start degree programmes in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal College of Education (FCE) in Katsina has announced plans to start running degree programs in 2025, following the federal government’s approval for institutions of education to run dual degree programs. The provost of the college, Dr. Aliyu Idris Funtua, who made the above disclosure while addressing newsmen in Katsina yesterday, to herald the […]

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Reps push for removal of universities from Band A electricity tariff, give reasons why

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The House of Representatives has stated why it is attempting to remove federal universities from the Band A electricity tariff plan in order to reduce their high electricity bills. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, made the revelation on Friday in Abuja, following an oversight visit to Federal Universities in the