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President Tinubu Approves the Upgrade of YABATECH to a University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the long-anticipated upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed this development on Friday while speaking with the institution’s management during his visit. “I

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results; Penalizes 6,160 Candidates, 7 Supervisors Over Exam Malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with a total of 57,114 candidates achieving five or more credits, including English Language and Mathematics. During the official announcement in Minna on Friday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that the pass rate for the

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UNIZIK Expels Student for Assaulting Lecturer in Dispute Over TikTok Recording

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has dismissed a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically attacking a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. An official expulsion letter, dated February 13, 2025, and signed by Acting Registrar Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, stated that the expulsion was based on the

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University of Luxembourg Announces 2025 Scholarships for Both EU and Non-EU Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The University of Luxembourg has officially opened applications for scholarships available to both EU and non-EU students for the 2025/26 academic session. These scholarships are designated for students applying to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, with the admission process already in progress. Applicants are not required to submit an IELTS score for their

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Igbo Women Threaten Lawsuit Over Exclusive Yoruba Language Teaching in Lagos Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), an advocacy group, has pledged to take legal action against the Lagos State Government over its policy mandating the exclusive teaching of the Yoruba language in public schools. At a press conference held in Umuahia on Thursday, the National President of IWA, Mrs. Nneka Chimezie, issued this warning. IWA is […]

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University Bars IDP Students from Writing Exams Over N116.3m Debt

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The administration of Western Delta University, located in Oghara, Delta State, has prohibited students from the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Edo State from participating in the semester examinations due to outstanding tuition fees. In a letter signed by the Registrar, E.O. Ofotokun, dated February 5, 2025, and provided to the media on Thursday, the […]

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NANS Approves 15 Candidates for Presidential Race

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has published the results of its screening process for the forthcoming national convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Following a comprehensive evaluation, 15 candidates were deemed eligible, including Anzaku

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NBTE Rejects Fraud Claims, Accuses Suspended Director of Defamation Campaign

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has firmly denied accusations of financial mismanagement directed at its Executive Secretary, asserting that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has not initiated any investigation against him. In a statement signed by the Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar, the Board dismissed

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JAMB Sets 16-Year Minimum Admission Age, Defines Criteria for Gifted Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will fully implement the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, following the recent approval of the 16-year age limit by the National Council on Education (NCE). During a press briefing, Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, discussed the outcomes of […]

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Breaking: Saudi Educator Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize at Dubai Summit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 13, 2025

Saudi teacher Mansour Al Mansour has received the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit held in Dubai. This highly regarded award, given by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, honors exceptional teachers who have a profound influence on both their students and communities. Among more than 5,000 nominees representing […]

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UNIZIK Investigates Allegation of Female Student Biting Lecturer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

The administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has announced that an investigation is underway regarding an incident involving a physical altercation between a lecturer and a student. Reports indicate that the altercation took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. […]

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18 Federal Directors Fail Permanent Secretary Qualifying Exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

Out of the 29 federal directors who participated in the Permanent Secretary qualifying examination, 18 failed to meet the required minimum score of 50 per cent. This information was revealed in a memo signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Gabriel Aduda, acting on behalf of the examination committee. As stated in […]

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10 Ibadan Poly Students Hospitalized After Inhaling Suspected Toxic Gas

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

10 students from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, collapsed on Tuesday and were rushed to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be toxic gas. As of Tuesday, when this report was being compiled, the affected students were receiving medical care at government hospitals. The Oyo State government acted swiftly to address the emergency […]

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FG Assumes Control of NOK University, Renames It University of Applied Sciences

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Government to take control of NOK University, located in Kachia, Kaduna State, and convert it into a federal institution. This directive from the president follows a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the complete forfeiture of the privately-owned NOK University to the Federal Government. […]

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Peter Obi Advocates for a Minimum of 1,000 Universities in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

Peter Obi, a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and a key opposition figure, has expressed that Nigeria should have no fewer than 1,000 universities, citing insights from his visit to Indonesia. Mr. Obi, who previously served as the governor of Anambra State and was a presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made this statement […]

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JAMB Takes Action Against Exam Malpractice, Penalizes 6 CBT Centers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that six Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers have been sanctioned for their involvement in blank registration, a practice associated with examination fraud. However, Oloyede did not provide specific details regarding the locations or additional information about the

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Bauchi University Lifts Ban on Gas Cylinders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State has lifted its previously imposed ban on students using gas cylinders for cooking in hostels. Prof. Sa’id Umar, the Dean of Students’ Affairs at the university, made this announcement on Sunday during an orientation program for newly admitted students. He stated that the Students’ Affairs […]

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FG Increases Private University Application Fee to N25 Million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The Federal Government has revised the application processing fee for new private universities, raising it to N25 million. In the past, the total amount required for obtaining provisional licenses for private universities was N6 million. This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday through

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UCH Power Outage to Be Resolved, Adelabu Appeals to Protesting Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 10, 2025

On Monday, the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, engaged with students from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, who were holding a peaceful demonstration against the ongoing power outage. Since October 2024, the hospital has been disconnected from the electricity grid by IBEDC due to an alleged outstanding debt amounting to approximately N500 million. The […]

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OAUTHC Performs 55 Cancer Surgeries in One Month

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 10, 2025

Segun Alatise, a professor of surgery in the surgical oncology department at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife, stated that the hospital carried out 55 cancer surgeries within a month. On Monday, Mr. Alatise made this known while speaking in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He clarified that the department conducted 55 cancer surgeries […]