Mr. Joshua Daniel, a student at Veritas University in Abuja, died on campus while exercising in the school’s gym. This comes as the university’s administration has committed to cooperate with competent authorities in the investigation into the student’s death. Ben Agande, the
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has declared an indefinite strike to address concerns about recent events within the union. The decision to go on strike was announced on Thursday following a congress at the institution’s Permanent Site. Members of the UniAbuja ASUU have expressed dissatisfaction with the […]
Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level student at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, was found dead in her off-campus apartment. Aisha was claimed to have written her first examination before being discovered dead after retiring to her room. While the specific cause of her unexpected death is unknown, some of her coworkers […]
The Nigerian Senate has said unequivocally that the statements regarding the potential increase of the age limit to 18 years were individual perspectives. The Senate emphasized that any changes to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involved lowering or raising the limit. Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and
This latest scholarship is intended mainly for MBA students in the United States and Canada. We’re excited to introduce our new MBA scholarship! MPOWER will provide up to $10,000 in funding for international students. You must be pursuing an MBA at one of our supported schools to apply, but you don’t need to be an MPOWER […]
In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography is pleased to offer one scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa in 2024. University Of Sheffield Masters Scholarship Application Deadline May 28, 2024 Funding Type Fully Funded Country to study United Kingdom School to study University of Sheffield
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are discussing the creation of a special SIM card for students with limited services. Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), made this announcement. Professor Oloyede emphasized the growing importance of
Amusa Lasisi, an Ekiti State man, has explained why he opted to teach secondary school students at Government Day College in Tunga Lowcost, Minna, for free. Lasisi, in a letter dated April 29, 2024, titled “Application for voluntary teaching engagement on science subjects for compassion, patriotism, and active community development,” attributed his reasons to
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the results of candidates who took part in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 64,624 results being investigated. According to Oloyede, 1,989,668 individuals registered for the examinations, which were held in 118 locations across 774 Computer Based Test Centres (CBT). According
President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) were named yesterday as dignitaries to attend Igbinedion University’s (IUO) 25th anniversary celebration. On May 10, 1999, the then-military Head of State, Abubakar, issued a certificate of operation for Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria’s
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being carried out under the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, is anticipated to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students on the university’s
At least 931 staff members from Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have completed a 13-week intensive training programme on the use of artificial intelligence to enhance their teaching, research, and community engagement. The National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and the West Africa Office of the
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a nationwide protest in reaction to the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crises. The student body is seeking the dismissal of important officials, notably Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of
Two AAU, Ekpoma students were reportedly shot dead after a clash between rival cult groups in the state. The clash resulted in the death of a student union government official at the college. It was discovered that the killings occurred last Friday. The Students’ Union Government official was believed to be a 400-Level student at […]
The House of Representatives has proposed that a dedicated fund be established to guarantee that the Safe School initiative is implemented effectively. Tajudeen Abbas made the recommendation on Tuesday during the resumption of plenary in Abuja. He stated that the house is acutely aware of the heinous crimes that have specifically “targeted our schools, where […]
The University of Benin’s student union government has been placed on indefinite suspension by the school’s administration. The university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, revealed the union’s decision in a letter to the university’s community that was made available to media on Tuesday in Benin City. The letter read, “After due consideration
As a result of the current fuel shortage, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, a civil society organization, has recommended the Osun State Government to close the state’s schools for a few weeks. The group maintained that the goal of the policy is to lessen the immense hardship that parents and children endure. This was included in […]
Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, announced on Monday that international students will be allowed to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour work limit imposed on international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is slated to expire on Tuesday. “Looking at best practices […]
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has tasked the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) with providing quality education to Nigerians. Hamid Bobboyi, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, made the call during a meeting with UBEC and SUBEB’s quality assurance personnel. “As professionals, you need no convincing that quality assurance is an important
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the results of candidates who took the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 64,624 results being investigated. Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the board registrar, made the announcement during a news conference in Bwari on Monday. According to Mr Oloyede, 1,989,668 individuals registered for the