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2,851 schools lack fences, other basic security measures – NSCDC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

In the last 11 months, 5,474 primary and secondary schools in Nigeria have joined the Safe School Project, marking a huge step towards improving student and teacher safety. However, an alarming 2,851 of these schools lack basic security measures. The Safe School Project is managed by the

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Wigwe University set to commence lectures September

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

All arrangements have been finalised for the commencement of lectures at Wigwe University from September 21, 2024/2025. This comes following the passing of Access Bank’s founder and CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in the United States with his wife and son in January. Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, the institution’s acting vice-chancellor,

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JAMB gives tertiary institutions a 30-day ultimatum to reveal admissions outside CAPS

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has demanded that universities and other tertiary institutions disclose all admissions conducted outside of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before 2017 within the next month. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, represented the board’s registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede,

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HND graduates to provide IT evidence before NYSC mobilisation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps has warned that polytechnic and monotechnic graduates who have not completed the obligatory one-year industrial training will be barred from participating in national service. Yetunde Baderinwa, NYSC coordinator in Lagos, revealed this in an interview on Saturday. Ms Baderinwa stated that the NYSC has issued a circular to that effect. […]

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Why we are not enthusiastic about students’ loan scheme — Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The air around the Student Loan Act, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains unclear with many Nigerian students and parents perplexed as to what the legislation stands to offer them. Some Nigerians appear to be concerned that, while the Student Loan Act appears to provide indigent students with interest-free tuition loans, the system is a mirage based

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De Imperial Philanthropic Family announces the second edition of scholarship program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 4, 2024

The De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF), a non-governmental organisation made up of prominent Igbo sons from Nigeria’s five Eastern states, has announced the 2024 DIPF Scholarships Exercise for secondary schools in Southeast. In a statement, the NGO said: “This initiative aims to eradicate poverty through education and is a collective effort of individual

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ABSU suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The governing authorities of Abia State University (ABSU) in Uturu have suspended Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, a lecturer in the Mass Communication department for sexually harassing a female university student. The suspension is expected to last many months during which the matter will be investigated. A letter signed by the school’s registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, on July

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UNILAG announces post-UTME screening, eligibility criteria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka management has announced the start of online registration for this year’s post-UTME screening for prospective students seeking admission to all of its undergraduate courses and programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. The university has also established eligibility criteria for screening and admission. Mrs Olakunle Makinde,

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JUPEB postpones 2024 examinations over nationwide protests

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has announced a postponement of its 2024 examination. Prof. Ademola Adeleke, the board’s registrar, announced this in a statement sent to journalists in Lagos on Friday. According to him, the postponement is due to security concerns in some states across the country as a result of the ongoing

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NANS vows to oppose universities over proposed N80,000 electricity bill

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed its opposition to the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities’ proposed electricity tariff of N80,000 per student. The proposed increase is perceived as a response to the country’s rising electricity costs, which colleges argue they can no longer afford to meet without shifting the

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FG disburses N2.5 billion tuition fees for 22,120 students in 12 institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund announced it has disbursed more than N2.5 billion in tuition fees to 12 institutions throughout the country. Nasir Ayitogo, the Fund’s spokesman, said in a statement issued Friday in Abuja that the exercise benefited 22,120 students. According to Mr Ayitogo, the gesture was consistent with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to

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FG applauded for giving approval to colleges to run degrees, NCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

Okey Reuben Okechukwu, Provost of Federal College of Education Technical, Isu in Ebonyi State, has praised the Federal Government for implementing the Dual Mode Act, which allows the country’s colleges of education to offer both degree and NCE programmes. The measure, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 12, 2024, allows Colleges of […]

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First Lady awards scholarships to 200 university students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 2, 2024

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), founded by the President’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced 200 recipients of the AUDA-NEPAD/African School of Economics/RHI Scholarships. The scholarship will allow 200 students from a variety of areas to begin their academic careers at the African School of Economics, an affiliate of Princeton University in the United

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Court remands 2 alleged hackers for defrauding MTN of N1.9 billion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 2, 2024

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded two alleged hackers who defrauded MTN Nigeria Communication of N1.9 billion. The suspected hackers, Timothy Fashina Oluwabukola and Anthony Imonina Odemerho, were identified to be a student at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and the proprietor of Resign Regal Academy […]

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NCDMB, UBEC to collaborate on basic education development

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 2, 2024

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board intends to collaborate with the Universal Basic Education Commission on the advancement of basic education in Nigeria. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, executive secretary of NCDMB, stated that the cooperation would aid in the development of young Nigerians by fulfilling the demands of the oil and gas industry and the […]

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Germany announces a 6% increase in proof-of-funds requirement for international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

The German government has increased the proof-of-funds requirement by 6% for prospective international students in the 2024/25 academic year. International students seeking a study permit in Germany must establish financial resources of €11,904 (approximately US$12,875). This is part of its ongoing dedication to guaranteeing strong financial safeguards for

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2024 Bridge Scholarship Award for Undergraduates Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

The Bridge Scholarship is glad to announce to the public the start of application for the 2024/2025 academic year. Are you a bright and highly driven student who is struggling financially but remains committed to pursuing and achieving your academic goals? Then grasp this opportunity and apply. The Bridge Scholarships are designed to assist indigent students […]

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United Arab Emirates University 2024 Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

Outstanding international students enrolled at the United Arab Emirates University to pursue their university studies may be granted one of the three scholarships mentioned below. These scholarships are determined in accordance with the university’s regulations and on a competitive basis, based on the evaluation of their academic qualifications and educational capacities,

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150 university students to benefit from 2024 Grooming Centre research awards

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

Grooming Centre Nigeria, a microfinance organisation, has opened its application portal for this year’s university research grant initiative, which is open to students from both public and private tertiary institutions around the country. Launched in 2019 as a corporate social intervention effort in education with only 25 beneficiaries, the number of beneficiaries

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COREN requests continued funding from FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

In an effort to improve the effectiveness of regulating engineering education, training, and practice, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has asked the federal government to reconsider its decision and reinstate the Council’s funding system. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, president of COREN, made the statement yesterday during a press