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Ondo disburses N335m bursary to students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

Yesterday, the Ondo State Government awarded N335 million in bursaries, scholarships, and financial support to 11,220 students in Akure. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa spoke during the event, reiterating his administration’s belief in education as the foundation of progress.

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NGO trains 30 juveniles at Lagos correctional centre on digital skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 2, 2024

The Inmates Educational Foundation (IEF), a non-profit organisation, recently completed a thorough six-week digital skills training programme for thirty (30) juveniles at the Oregun Correctional Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. Mahfuz Alabidun, the organization’s Executive Director, revealed that the program was arranged in partnership with Creative Digital Technologies and

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All SLT graduates, others are properly documented and registered — Lagos NYSC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 2, 2024

The Lagos State Secretariat of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) cleared the air on Sunday on the seamless registration of all 2024 Batch B Stream 2 Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) graduates and those deployed to the state for the three-week orientation programme. Recall that the Executive Secretary of the National Board NBTE, Prof. Idris […]

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SSANU requests immediate payment of four-month withheld salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 2, 2024

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) reiterated its demand that its members’ salaries that have been withheld for the last four months be paid immediately. Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU’s national president, revealed this in a communique issued Sunday in Abuja following the union’s 49th Regular National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

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FUOYE Post UTME Screening Results for 2023/2024 session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

FUOYE Post UTME results for the 2023/2024 academic session have been officially released and are available online. This article provides a detailed explanation of how to verify your results and what you should know about the scores. Federal University Oye-Ekiti has successfully released the Post UTME results on its official online page. Candidates who

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UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 123 medical and dental doctors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

On Friday, 123 medical and dental doctors were inducted into the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). The college’s provost, David Oke, urged the new doctors to uphold quality and compassion during their induction ceremony in Lagos. He also asked them to maintain the high standards of professionalism and empathy that they acquired during their […]

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UI announces three-week break for students following protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

Following recent protests against tuition fee increase, the management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has granted students a three-week break. Ganiyu Saliu, the institution’s registrar, confirmed the break in an internal memo obtained by journalists in Ibadan on Saturday. According to him, the break will last from Saturday to September 20. Mr Saliu stated that the

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ASUU expresses dissatisfaction after four-day blackout at UNILAG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka branch, has voiced its extreme dissatisfaction with the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) for cutting off the institution’s power supply for four days. Even after the electricity was restored on Saturday, there are still negotiations going on between EKEDC and the

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Osun Poly to admit students for 10 new courses with a cut-off mark of 120

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 31, 2024

The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced that the institution will admit students to ten new programs as part of the ongoing admissions process for the 2024/2025 academic year. The Polytechnic has decided on a cut-off mark of 120 for individuals who took the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination (JAMB) and want to […]

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Governor Oborevwori approves financial aid for Delta indigenes in law school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 31, 2024

Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, approved financial aid for Delta State indigenes enrolled in the seven Nigerian law schools located across the nation for the academic year 2022–2023. The gesture follows the recent approval of the 2022/2023 bursary award for over 30,000 students of state origin in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Delta State

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Gunmen attack Yobe school, kill 3 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 31, 2024

Gunmen attacked Faudiya Islamic School in Geidam Local Government Area, Yobe State, early Friday morning, killing three pupils, according to the Yobe State Police Command. Dungus Abdulkarim, the police spokesperson, verified the attack, which happened around 3:45 a.m. According to the statement, the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles and wielded dangerous weapons,

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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 council approved the fee increase at a meeting conducted at the institution on

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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