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Over 4,000 Nigerians are schooling in Germany — Envoy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Mrs. Annett Gunther, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, stated that over 4,000 Nigerians are currently studying and working in the European country. Gunther mentioned this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. According to her, the German Academic Exchange Service awards no fewer than 1,000

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IMSU don, 5 others die in Imo auto crash

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

On Saturday night, six people died at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri Junction, after a trailer driver lost control and crashed into vehicles and pedestrians. It was reported that the incident occurred at 7 p.m. Chidiebube Okeoma, an eyewitness to the incident, said he helped to rush some of the injured to the Federal Medical Centre […]

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Tinubu names the governing board members for 111 tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of at least 555 people to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and Governing Board members of 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This followed Tinubu’s approval of a list of nominees chosen by the Ministry of Education. An advertorial by the Education Ministry showed the appointment of a

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TETFUND increases research grants to Ekiti State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

Professor Edward Olanipekun, Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, announced that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has increased the institution’s research funds. He noted that the increase will allow the institution to carry out more problem-solving research. The VC made the announcement at the Faculty of Basic Medical Science’s first annual

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Trust Fund raises the Maltina Teacher of the Year award to N10 million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

Nigeria Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced that the winner of the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of The Year (MTOTY) award will receive N10 million, a trophy, capacity development training abroad, and a fully-equipped block of classrooms or computer laboratory for the school. The new prize money is an increase over the […]

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Makinde approves the recruitment of 7,000 primary school teachers in Oyo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers for public primary schools in the state. The government also approved the hiring of 100 carers for special schools throughout the state. Nureni Adeniran, chairperson of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made the announcement during a news conference in […]

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Police detains Nasarawa State University student for raping colleague

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 400-level student from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), for reportedly raping a 100-level student from the same institution. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Keffi on Friday. Mr Nansel stated that the suspect was apprehended by police […]

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Police evacuate schools in Cyprus following bomb threats

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Unknown individuals sent lurid emails on Friday threatening bomb attacks on many Cypriot schools, causing a massive evacuation of students on the island. The threats, which numerous media sources later publicised, also included pledges to “sever your necks” and “drown you in your blood,” which authorities identified as having an Islamist background.

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Salary arrears: ASUU threatens ‘No Pay, No Work’, issues a 2-week ultimatum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the national president of ASUU, revealed this on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘Sunrise Daily,’ on Thursday. He argued that it was unreasonable for the Federal Government to pay lecturers four months of their withheld 2022 salaries while keeping the remaining three-and-a-half months. Osodeke further contended that the

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FUHSI admits 673 students in second matriculation, appoints first chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Professor Akeem Olawale Lasisi, vice chancellor of the Federal University of Health Science, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), has urged the institution’s 673 newly admitted students to study hard and diligently in their studies in order to attain their goals and justify their parents’ efforts. The VC, who delivered this charge during the university’s second

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NBTE commences accreditation of new courses at the Federal Polytechnic Wannue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education started the accreditation process for six new courses at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannue, Tarka LGA, in Benue. Ogah Ngbede, NBTE’s director of Polytechnics Programmes, disclosed this during the institution’s ongoing experiment on Thursday. According to Mr Ngbede, all courses will be examined before any announcements are made. He

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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 session with Education correspondents. He stated that the two universities have

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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