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Obasanjo, Bells University VC request inclusion of private universities in Student Loan Scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, Vice Chancellor of Bells University of Technology in Ota, Ogun State, have asked the Federal Government to include students from private universities in the upcoming Student Loan Scheme. They addressed at the official opening of

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TETFund installs kidney transplant equipment in 6 locations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has completed the procurement and installation of transplant equipment in six tertiary health facilities in the country to aid in the end-stage of renal disease management. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (formerly Bayero University Teaching Hospital) in Kano, Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital in Zaria, the University of Abuja Teaching

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FG to review minimum entry age for universities, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has said that the federal government intends to review and set the minimum entry age for postsecondary institutions in the country at 18 years. The minister, who made the remark while supervising the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja, cautioned parents not to push their children and […]

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ASUU threatens to boycott UNIBEN’s resumption due to violence on campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to boycott the resumption of classes on April 28, 2024, due to campus violence. ASUU is calling for prompt action and the initiation of required steps to stop the institution’s errant students from repeatedly violently attacking lecturers and management staff. […]

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Nigeria’s first private open university introduces MBA programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Miva Open institution, a major Nigerian private online institution licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC), has introduced a Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum aimed at preparing African business leaders for the emerging global economy. Sim Shagaya, the chancellor of Miva Open University, recently stated that the Miva MBA degree is designed

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Why we need more special education teachers in schools – Inclusion Advocate

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Akhere Aghedo-Akran, Educational Manager, St. Agatha’s Inclusive Learning Centre, Satellite Town, has solicited for the employment of more special education teachers in schools.Aghedo-Akran told Friday in Lagos that this would encourage mainstream settings in the country.She added that it would also promote lifelong learning opportunities for

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High school student charged with assault for allegedly striking a teacher in viral video

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

An unidentified North Carolina (United States of America) high school student has been charged with assault after being caught on camera slapping a teacher. The incident took place on April 15 at Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, according to a Facebook statement from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). The video shared online shows the […]

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Yobe government committed to academic excellence – NTIC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), Feyzullah Bilgin, has applauded Yobe State Government for its commitment to fostering a “culture of academic excellence” in the state. In a statement on Sunday, Bilgin recalled how twenty two students of the NTIC were recently selected by the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) to

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NUC to collaborate with Sunderland University in UK to strengthen transnational education policies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a visit to the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom as part of efforts to promote transnational education and improve the ranking of Nigerian universities. The London Academy Business School facilitated this first-of-its-kind visit. It allowed the universities to finish processes for implementing

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JAMB penalise officials who require candidates to remove their hijab

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sanctioned some accredited officials who demanded that a hijab-wearing candidate during Saturday’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination remove her hijab. Officials at one of the examination centres in Lagos asked that the applicant remove her hijab before entering the examination hall. “The board deeply

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Nwifuru reduces university tuition fees, increases workers salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reduced the tuition costs at Ebonyi State University by 10%. Mr Nwifuru has also approved salary increases of 20% and 10% for the state-owned institution’s academic and non-academic workers, respectively. The governor made the announcement on Saturday during the university’s 12th to 15th combined convocation event,

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Oyebanji approves N138m million car and housing loans for teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti state, has approved N138.7 million to pay off car and housing loans for 448 teaching and non-teaching staff members of the state Teaching Service Commission. Mike Omolayo, Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, announced this in a statement made accessible to press in Ado Ekiti. In […]

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Umahi receives encomiums for his honorary doctoral degree

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Friends and friends of Works Minister David Umahi have stated that he is deserving of the Doctorate Honoris Causa given by Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. They stated the minister’s track record as a public servant distinguished him as an achiever. The award ceremony, held on April 20 at the university’s main campus, drew prominent Nigerians […]

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FG should address unemployment given that student loans will boost enrollment—Bowen VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Professor Jonathan Babalola, Vice Chancellor of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, has asked the Federal Government to create measures to combat the surge in unemployment, since student loans will enhance student enrollment in schools. Babalola, addressing at the school entrepreneurship week, stated that many of his institution’s students are supporting themselves

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Junior Achievement Africa educates female students in entrepreneurial skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Junior Achievement Africa, which aims to inspire young girls to become leaders in their communities and prosper in the global economy, has trained 30 secondary school girls in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Delta Airlines facilitated the training, which was part of a regional LEAD Camp project for girls and took place in Ghana. It […]

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Abuja Hospital to collaborate with the presidency to help out-of-school children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Christopher Otabor, Alliance Hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), has recommended providing free healthcare and education to the country’s disadvantaged and most vulnerable citizens as a realistic strategy for tackling poverty and enhancing health security for the majority of Nigerians. According to UNICEF data for 2023, one in every three Nigerian children

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23-year-old student dies after getting drugged on his birthday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

A 23-year-old student from Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic in Uwana, Ebonyi State, died tragically on his birthday in Agbo Ibeku, Abia State, allegedly after being drugged by a friend. The victim, Chinedu Hope, was allegedly taken to a hideout run by a drug mogul named Yoko, where he was exposed to a horrible ordeal that […]

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ITF paid N1.1 billion as SIWES allowance in 2023

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 20, 2024

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) claims to have given N 1.1 billion in student and supervisory allowances under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 2023. Dr. Afiz Ogun, ITF’s director general (DG), made the announcement on Saturday in Jos during the fund’s 2023 Performance Review Meeting and Merit Award Ceremony. Mr Ogun stated […]

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Plateau University suspends academic activities following recent attack

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 20, 2024

Plateau University, Bokkos, has suspended academic activities for ten days following the death of a second-year student. Mr Yakubu Ayuba, the institution’s Registrar, made this known in a statement issued Saturday in Jos. On Thursday night, gunmen attacked Chikam, a neighbouring town to the university, killing a student named Dading Jordan. Ayuba stated that the […]

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Foundation prepares 50 Kano UTME candidates for CBT exams

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 20, 2024

Hotoro United Community Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, provided 50 candidates with a week of free computer-based testing training in preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Kano State. Muhammad Abdulwahab, Chairman of the Foundation, announced this at the end of the training on Friday at the NITDA Computer Centre in Hotoro,