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UK universities to consider NECO results for admitting international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The University of Birmingham and Lead City University have began discussions with the National Examinations Council (NECO) about using its examination results to accept international students from Nigeria. Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO‘s registrar, announced this in Abuja during an interactive

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3 UNILAG students travel to Turkey as part of the Erasmus exchange programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2024

The Office of International Relations Partnerships and Prospects (IRPP) has announced that three (3) University of Lagos (UNILAG) students will travel to Haliç University in Istanbul, Turkey, for a full semester. They are: Daniel Kehinde – Mechanical Engineering (200L), Adeyemi Adegoke – Mechanical Engineering (200L) and Adedamola Adenuga – System

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FG working on constituting universities  governing councils, says NUC to ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2024

Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has responded to the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) strike threat, stating that the Federal Government is working on ways to reconstitute university governing councils. He verified that the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, had appointed a panel to work on

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NCAT seeks Ministerial approval to commence drone training

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2024

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria has requested approval from Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to begin drone training. Mrs. Stella Nwankwo, Assistant Chief Planning Officer, NCAT, stated this yesterday at the ongoing 4th Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, organised by the convener of Nigeria Aviation

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CIBN launches bankers hall at Kwara State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has dedicated its newly constructed bankers hall at Kwara State University in Malete, Kwara State, as a legacy project endowed by the Institute to the university. Ken Opara, the council’s president/chairman, stated that the CIBN bankers’ hall represents CIBN’s commitment to education, excellence, and

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Al-Istiqama University suspends student for ‘publicly’ proposing love to female colleague on campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Al-Istiqama University in Sumaila, Kano State, has suspended Abdullahi Juli Mansur, a 200-level student in the Computer Science department. Mansur’s suspension was notified in a circular released on Tuesday with Ref. no. AUS/REG/54, dated May 14, 2024, following a viral video of him displaying affection to a female schoolmate on campus. The university judged

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Osun Polytechnic invigilator stabbed in examination hall

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Abdul-azeez Abdullahi, a non-academic staff member at Osun State Polytechnic in Iree, was reportedly stabbed by an unidentified individual during an examination. According to reports, the incident took place on Friday at the institution’s Red Block Hall. A reliable source stated that it occurred about 3:00 p.m. Pictorial evidence revealed that the

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Hostel accommodation at Wigwe University costs N1 million monthly

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Wigwe University, founded by the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Holdings Plc, has announced its course costs and a premium accommodation option costing N1 million per month. The institution plans to commence operations in September 2024. This institution, located in the village of Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, […]

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Teacher sentenced to life in prison for raping a 7-year-old girl

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Monday sentenced Ojo Ezekiel, 47, a secondary school teacher, to life imprisonment for raping a seven-year-old child. Justice Abiodun Akinyemi noted that Ezekiel, initially arraigned on July 1, 2022, was convicted on a sole count of rape, which is contrary to Section 3 (1) and punishable under Section 3 (2) of the Violence

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ASUU threatens strike over non-constitution of universities governing councils

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The peace in the university system may be jeopardised once more, following a new strike threat by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The academics gave Tinubu two weeks to resolve all outstanding demands, including the delay in creating governing councils for universities since assuming office as president. The ASUU’s latest threat of industrial action

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CUSTECH Kidnapping: 6 more students freed, 4 still missing — Kogi government

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The Kogi State Government said on Tuesday that six more students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara had been rescued, bringing the total number of kidnapped students rescued to twenty, with four still missing. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, confirmed this in a press statement. According to him,

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Adeleke, Ooni, to attend the 40th anniversary of old students in Osun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and other dignitaries are expected to attend the inauguration of an intra-school road project worth N35m and other developmental projects by 1979/1984 old students of St. John Grammar School in Oke-Atan, Ile-Ife. This formed part of the 40th anniversary celebrations for […]

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Any lecturer who resumes duty will be punished – UniAbuja ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Abuja, UniAbuja, says the union will not call off its strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told NAN on Monday in Abuja that the members were not working. “Those against the strike may possibly be beneficiaries of what the union […]

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Foundation awards 25 YabaTech students with scholarships to China

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Chief Diana Chen Foundation has launched an incredible journey for 25 excellent students at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) in an effort to empower Nigeria’s future workforce by giving scholarships to improve human capital development. This initiative claims to transform the career prospects of the institution’s chosen students, bringing them to

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NECO releases 2024 internal exam timetable

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released for secondary school students across the country. The statement was made on Monday through the official NECO account, @Neconigeria. According to the examination body, the exams will begin on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and end on

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Tinubu launches education campaign, stating that no child should be excluded from learning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu launched a campaign on Monday to encourage inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. The #WeAreEqual campaign is an initiative of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The campaign was launched in 15 African nations in various iterations, with a focus on health, education, economic development, and

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Nigeria can afford free education if we avoid wastages, prolifgacy – Obilade, Kazeem

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

Two university eggheads, Prof Oluyemisi Obilade and Prof Kolawole Kazeem have urged the Federal Government to consider bringing back the era of Free Education introduced by the late sage and erstwhile Premier of the defunct Western Region, Pa Obafemi Awolowo, as a way of revamping Nigeria’s Education Sector. The two notable dons formed this consensus […]

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University Of Ibadan security team detains activist, students for protesting increase in tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Security operatives at the University of Ibadan have arrested three persons including an activist while protesting against an increase in school fees at the school. Aduwo Ayodele and Nice Linus were named as the students who were arrested. Femi Adeyeye, an activist, was also taken into custody. The arrest on Monday morning comes in the […]

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UNILORIN promotes 40 staff members to the rank of professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 40 senior academics to the rank of professor. Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, Minister of Education, approved the elevation, according to the university’s Bulletin, which was issued on Monday. According to the publication, the 40 exceptional academics were found to have excelled in the fields of teaching,

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Family of bullied student files N500 million lawsuit against Abuja school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

The claim was filed in response to a viral video that surfaced online a few weeks ago showing Ms Bwala being tormented by her classmates. Ms. Namitra Bwala’s family has filed a lawsuit against the Lead British International School in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The claim was filed in response to a viral video that surfaced online […]