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Bandits kill Usman Danfodio University Deputy Vice Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Prof. Yusuf Saidu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, was murdered by suspected bandits. Prof. Saidu, DVC Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, died unexpectedly on Monday while travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna. In a

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ASUP protests as FG launches new scheme of service for HND holders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has expressed strong opposition to the recently released scheme of service for holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates in government service, claiming that the new document further undermines polytechnic education and promotes the country’s age-long disparity and discrimination against its products in

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FUPRE-CSD receives NUC accreditation for postgraduate studies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources-Center for Sustainable Development (FUPRE-CSD) reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the university’s professional postgraduate programmes. The Centre for Sustainable Development’s director, Emeka Elemike, made the announcement on Monday in a statement. “The Federal University of

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15-year-old Air Force student allegedly punished to death by seniors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

Blaise Aliyu, a student at the Air Force Comprehensive School in Kaduna, was allegedly punished to death by two senior colleagues. Aliyu is survived by his twin brother, who also attends the military boarding school in Mando, Kaduna. They are orphans who lost their parents in 2013. It was stated that two SS3 pupils brought […]

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Nigerian graduate who failed WAEC 17 times receives two doctoral degrees in the US

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

Mr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who failed the West Africa School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) 17 times, has urged youths to be resilient and never give up hope, despite facing obstacles. Ahmadu, who was recently awarded two doctorate degrees in the United States, delivered the advice during a phone interview with the News Agency […]

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Tinubu’s aide provides 80 solar kiosks to entrepreneurs in Abuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (SSAP-TVEE), has provided 80 solar kiosks produced in Nigeria to Nigerian entrepreneurs. This was revealed when the president’s aide presented the kiosk and N500,000 to Tijani Oluwatobiloba, a single mother and hairdresser, over the

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Learn Africa awards 3 best NECO students N2.250 million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

The Learn Africa Education Development Foundation awarded the top three students in the June/July 2023 National Examinations Council (NECO) with a cash gift of two million, two hundred and fifty thousand Naira. Chief Emeke Iwerebon, Chairman of Learn Africa Plc, stated that the initiative aims to reward academic brilliance among students, appreciate teachers for their […]

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70,000 Eligible Applicants to Receive N35 Billion in Student Loans from FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved N35 billion for the withdrawal of the student loan scheme. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has already approved 70, 000 applications. Another 50,000 applications are being reviewed and will be granted within 30 days. The Nation acquired the figures solely from sources at NELFUND. According to Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing […]

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9 Dowen College graduates receive foreign scholarships

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2024

Dowen College recently celebrated the graduation of 36 students, nine of whom received full foreign scholarships. These scholarships will enable students to continue their undergraduate study at top universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States of America, and Canada. Korede Olubitan has an annual scholarship award of $144,000 from Illinois Institute of

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Welbeck Electricity addresses power supply gap in Lagos schools by donating solar inverters

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2024

Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, an independent power producer, stated that it intends to overcome the power supply gap in public schools in Lagos by installing 3.6KVA solar inverters and panels in at least six Lagos schools per year. The company stated that the project’s commissioning marked phase one of the ‘Light up Lagos School’ project, […]

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300-level FUOYE student slits colleague’s throat during argument

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2024

Rachael Olufogbe, a 300-level student at Federal University, Oye Ekiti in Ekiti State, was arrested by police after physically assaulting a fellow student on Saturday. According to reports, the incident occurred in a private hostel in Oye Egbo, a village outside the school grounds, after Olufogbe and another female inhabitant disagreed over the right to […]

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ABUAD emerges as the best university in Nigeria for the 3rd time

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2024

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has been named the best university in Nigeria for the third year in a row by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact World Universities ranking. The Founder, Chief Afe Babalola SAN, said this on Sunday, June 23, while briefing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on the university’s recent ranking […]

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ASUU begs Tinubu to save public universities from total collapse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign and implement the renegotiated 2009 ASUU – FGN agreement in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Principles outlined in the ILO Convention. According to ASUU, the President’s response to the appeal could prevent the collapse of public universities. The

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105 primary schools in Oyo to be renovated under World Bank programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2024

The World Bank Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has selected 105 primary schools in Oyo State for infrastructure renovation as part of the All Additional Financing-Transforming Education System at States (BESDA AF-TEES) programme. The World Bank Global Partnership for Education (GPE) selected Oyo, Adamawa, and Katsina states to receive a $123.8 million support grant

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Top 10 countries where Nigerians can study without English test

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2024

Every year, millions of Nigerian students seek quality higher education abroad due to the poor perception of the Nigerian education system. With the limited spots available in Nigerian universities and the high demand for higher education, many Nigerian students opt for studying abroad. However, one major hurdle in this journey is the English proficiency test, […]

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ASUU warns that Kebbi University may collapse due to inadequate funding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, has issued a warning that inadequate funding could lead to the university’s collapse. Dr. Abubakar Umar, the union’s chairman, told a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that the university was dealing with a slew of issues, including infrastructure

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ASUU urges Nigerians to resist the Federal Government’s access to pension fund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Niger Delta University, Amassoma in Bayelsa State, has encouraged Nigerians to oppose the Federal Government’s plans to utilize pension funds for developmental purposes. At a news conference on Friday, ASUU chairperson Lucky Bebeteidoh stated, “Of recent, we have watched the Minister of Finance say they want to dip

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Ebonyi university student abducted and killed by members of host community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 21, 2024

Maxwell Okeke, a student at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, was allegedly abducted and slain by members of the host community. According to sources, the student was involved in a minor motorcycle accident on his way to his hostel from school. He was seen speaking with some young people and victims of the accident before leaving with […]

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ASR-Africa commences construction of N250m research lab at FUL

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 21, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative has started the construction of a N250 million world-class research laboratory at the Federal University Lokoja in Kogi State. This development came after the university’s approval to begin professional science courses such as pharmacy, ICT, nursing, and medical laboratory technology. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony

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SSANU, NASU issue 2 weeks ultimatum to FG over withheld salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 21, 2024

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has given the Federal Government two weeks to pay the four months of withheld payments. The JAC has also threatened to close universities and inter-university centres if the government fails to pay the […]