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Edo government approves new governing council for Ambrose Alli University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the Edo State Government, stated that the state government has authorised the composition of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Ogie stated this in a statement on Thursday, adding that the date of the Council’s inauguration will be

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LASG announces date for the 2024 Placement Test by CAS for primary six students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

As part of its efforts to provide outstanding education in the state, the Lagos State Government has scheduled the Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) for Primary Six Pupils on Saturday, July 20, 2024. This was said in a statement issued by Mr Adebayo Orunsolu, Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, telling the general […]

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Mbah commences construction of 8 science, technical, and vocational schools in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has commenced the construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) schools, beginning with the Government Technical College. Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, Commissioner for Education, made the announcement during an inspection of work at the GTC in Enugu, noting that the STV Schools will be divided into three models: Science and

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Tinubu’s government will enhance the standard of education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

According to Chief Bassey Esin, a member of the Governing Council at Federal University in Kashere, Gombe State, President Bola Tinubu’s administration improve education standards in the country. Esin added that the launch of the student loan plan, a core policy of the President’s admittance under the Renewed Hope Agenda, demonstrated Tinubu’s

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Foundation provides 2,500 university scholarships in Nigeria and Uganda

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

The HillCity Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lagos with the theme ‘Beyond Impact.’ The foundation has awarded over 2,500 university scholarships to students in more than170 Nigerian universities and Uganda. It intends to expand to ten African countries by the time it reaches 25. In his keynote address, the founder, Engineer Obi Imemba, highlighted

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UCJAAPOLY inducts new members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

The Union of Campus Journalists, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic chapter (UCJAAPOLY) hosted their third induction ceremony. It was hosted in Abusi Edumare, the Polytechnic’s annexe campus, and 17 students were inducted into the union. Yahaya Hadi, president of the union, welcomed the newly admitted members and stressed that journalism is more than simply a job or a […]

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Nigeria lost 34% of its education and health expenditures to absenteeism — World Bank

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

According to the World Bank, absenteeism can have a 34 percent impact on public expenditure in the health and education sectors combined. This was revealed in the most recent World Bank Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review for Nigeria. The report found that the country’s public expenditure on health and education was inadequate. The World

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Pro-Chancellors: It is illegal to dissolve an institution’s governing body indiscriminately

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities has urged university stakeholders to work together to address challenges facing the sector. Senator Joshua Lidani, Chairman of COPSUN, made this statement in Lagos on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the seventh biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria.

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FG to pay 36-month arrears of Unity School teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The federal government has vowed to settle the 36-month salary arrears owed to some Unity College teachers. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made the statement during the Mastercard Foundation’s three-day EdTech Conference in Abuja yesterday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 1,800 teachers at unity colleges have been owed salary and other

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Taraba Government suspends 7 Principals over alleged sabotage of free education policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

The Taraba State Government has suspended seven school principals for allegedly sabotaging Governor Kefas’ free education policy. Their offences range from collecting WAEC and NECO payments to requiring students to pay for examination numbers prior to appearing for examinations. This comes after a series of investigations, and in some cases, they were caught in the

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Bayero University expels 29 students, suspends 3 others for exam misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Bayero University Kano has expelled 29 students for examination misconduct. Similarly, the institution has rusticated three students and issued warnings to 15 others. According to the university’s official News Bulletin of July 5, 2024, the decision was made during the 413th meeting of the university’s Senate held on July 3, 2024. “Bayero university Kano

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JAMB issues warning against illegal and underage admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, has warned universities against illegal admission that may require ‘regularisation’ after admission has been offered. He stated that pursuing regularisation was prohibited. He also warned against admitting underaged students. JAMB regularisation is a process overseen by JAMB in

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Osun State Emerges First In NELFUND’s Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Osun State has the highest number of students applying for student loans. Mr. Sawyer Akintude, the Managing Director, made the announcement yesterday in Osogbo during a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s office. He stated, “I can tell you today that Osun State has the highest number of […]

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Humanities not only about human welfare, improve lives – KASU V-C

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof. Abdullahi Musa, on Monday said that humanities and social sciences were not only concerned about human welfare, but also improve human lives. Musa, who said this while declaring open the 3rd International Conference of KASU’s Faculty of Arts, said that humanities were the

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3 administrators at Columbia University dismissed over texts on antisemitic tropes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions for allegedly sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum on Jewish issues. Cristen Kromm, former dean of undergraduate student life; Matthew Patashnick, former associate dean for student and family assistance; and Susan Chang-Kim,

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LASU students hold peaceful protest against CBT and other additional fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Lagos State University students protested peacefully on Monday against the institution’s adoption of the N10,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT), as well as forensic and counselling fees. On Sunday, the students protested about the fees. During Monday’s protest, students described the price as extortion. They carried placards with phrases such as “Say No

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TASUED resumes suspended second semester exams today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun has decided that the suspended 2nd Semester Examination be resumed on Tuesday, July 9th. Mr Dapo Oke, the University Registrar, signed a statement containing this information. According to Sundiata Post, the second-semester examinations were suspended following the murder of a final-year student,

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Imaguero College Emerges Winner of 2024 NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State, won the 13th edition of the NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz competition, receiving Ten Million Naira (N10 million) for a school project and a scholarship of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for each of the three participating students. This is the first time a public school from the two beneficiary […]

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Lagos Cooperative College begins admission process for 2024/2025 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) has invited well-meaning and eligible students to apply for admission to the institution’s Full-Time National Diploma and Part-Time Professional Diploma Programmes for the academic year 2024/2025. The College provides specialised cooperative courses to improve the practice and operation of cooperative business models, as

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Kwara University expels 175 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offenses. Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, stated that the expulsion was approved based on the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, SDC, which met between October 2021 and March 2024. The expelled students were charged with a variety of offences,