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SGBV: Study reveals rampant sexual practices in ‘Ungoverned Spaces, Dark Spots’ of Nigerian tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Despite increased advocacy and awareness of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country, a baseline study conducted on the issue revealed that rampant cases of sexual harassment, rape, molestation, unprotected sexual activities, substance abuse, and commercial sex persist in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study, conducted by a research team from Obafemi Awolowo
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President Tinubu appoints 65 new members to governing councils of tertiary institutions (FULL LIST)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 65 new members to the governing councils of 13 Federal Universities and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria. This information was disclosed in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), released on August 7, 2024, as seen on the State House website. […]
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Danjuma donates second girl’s hostel to UNIBEN

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
For the second time in 15 months, the family of Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), a former Minister of Defence, has presented an ultramodern girls hostel to University of Benin. In her remarks at the hostel’s inauguration on Wednesday, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Lilian Salami, said the edifice, named after the family’s matriarch, Daisy […]
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Ekiti university postpones exams by one week

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The management of Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti has postponed the start of the First Semester Examinations for students in the 400 and 500 levels and the Second Semester Examinations for students in the 100, 200, and 300 levels of the 2023/2024 academic session by one week. The examinations, which were originally slated to begin […]
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LAUTECH appoints new bursar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The governing council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has approved the appointment of Mr Kehinde Olusegun Olatokun as substantive bursar. Olatokun’s appointment was approved by the governing council during its meeting on Wednesday. The appointment takes effect immediately and is for a single five-year term. Olatokun graduated from
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9,000 of 62,000 applicants pass Oyo TESCOM CBT exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Of 62,000 applicants for post-primary school teaching positions with the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), 9,000 passed the recently connected Computer Based Examination (CBT). Pastor Akinade Alamu, Chairman of TESCOM, disclosed this while officially releasing the computer-based test results. Following the opening of vacancies for 7,000 teaching and
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Katsina relaxes curfew in university town

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Katsina State Government has lifted the 24-hour curfew on the university town of Dutsinma in Dutsinma Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Director Press to the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullah Yaradua in Katsina, Acting Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has approved a review of the 24-hour restriction of […]
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Aiyedatiwa promises improvement of infrastructure, security in the Akungba community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has announced plans to improve infrastructure and security on and around the Adekunle Ajasin University campus in Akungba-Akoko. The governor made the remark on Saturday during an unexpected visit to the university to review some of the issues that students encounter there. Following the tour, the governor directed the
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LASU to resume academic activities Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Authorities at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have mandated that academic and administrative operations on its campuses resume on Tuesday. Following the nationwide protests, the university stated last Wednesday that all activities would be suspended until further notice. However, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public
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Redeemed Bible College graduates 6,080 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Redeemed Christian Bible College (RCBC) graduated 6,080 students Friday, including five doctoral graduates. The ceremony was held as part of the 72nd annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the church’s Redemption City location. The graduation ceremony, themed Heaven, was held on the convention’s first day and presided over
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OAU Research Team to hold validation workshop on how to end sexual and gender-based violence on campuses on Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A dissemination/validation workshop on research on ways to reduce Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Nigerian tertiary institutions will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The research is being carried out by a team of Dons from the University, with Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade, former Vice-Chancellor of […]