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UK university, UNIOSUN train 22 Nigerians on proposal writing and grantsmanship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The University of Birmingham and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have selected 22 early-career Nigerian scholars for proposal writing and grantsmanship in  Humanities. The scholarships came from 17 different universities, including Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University,

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80 schools set to celebrate Wole Soyinka @ 90

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

At least 80 public and private schools in Ibadan and its surrounding areas in Oyo State are gearing up to participate in a one-month-long display, marking the literary legend, Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday. Dr. Kolade Mosuro, President of the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria, announced yesterday that the […]

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No more post-study work permits for Nigerians, other international students at Canadian border

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

To reduce the bypass of wait times by temporary residents, Canada’s Immigration Ministry has removed the option for international students to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the country’s border. The announcement was made by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), who stated that the decision is to

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Na’Allah resigns as UniAbuja’s VC, hands over to Maikudi

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

On Monday, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah handed over the University of Abuja’s affairs to Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice-Chancellor. Na’Allah was appointed vice-chancellor of the institution on July 1, 2019. Prior to his appointment as VC of UniAbuja, he was the Vice Chancellor of the state-owned Kwara State University in Malete. Na’Allah

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Court releases 12 Ajayi Crowther University students facing murder charges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Twelve of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo who were charged with suspected murder at Ibadan’s Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court were released on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 25 students who were arraigned on June 5 faced charges of conspiracy, murder, and negligence. Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the […]

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Principals urge governments to provide electricity and internet to secondary schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has asked governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to provide stable electricity and internet access in all secondary schools across the country. “The measure will facilitate digital literacy among secondary school students across the country,” ANCOPSS national president, Mohammed Musa,

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Senator Katung visits the families of the 6 students who drowned in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, visited and condoled with the families and Ribang community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State over the weekend after six secondary school students drowned while returning from writing the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination. Last Tuesday, six students from

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Ex-minister: Lagos education sector needs more work despite apparent improvements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former minister of works and housing, thinks there is still more work to be done in Lagos’ education sector, despite apparent improvements in standards. Mr Ogunlewe stated this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He remarked on the sidelines of the foundation-laying ceremony for a 100-student hostel at Lagos […]

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Ogun students demand an end to importation of counterfeit Adire

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

The National Association of Ogun State Students urged the Federal Government on Sunday to take action against the importation of counterfeit Adire fabric from China. Adire (tie and dye) is a domestically produced cloth from Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, that provides jobs to thousands of people. The popular Adire Market in Itoku, which is the traditional

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UNIBEN electricity disconnected over N300 million monthly bill – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, has voiced alarm over the catastrophic impact of the recent 300 percent energy bill increase on Nigerian universities. She complained about the severe toll on Nigerian universities, claiming that the majority of the country’s public institutions were on the verge of bankruptcy. Salami, who also serves

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Moderate alcohol drinking is advantageous to health, says professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

Prof Augustine Ogbonna, a professor of Brewing Science and Technology at the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Uyo, has stated that there is no biblical prohibition against moderate alcohol consumption. He stated that, contrary to popular belief, moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages can be beneficial to health. Ogbonna spoke on […]

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Foundation donates buildings to ‘special’ students school in Anambra

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The Godwin and Patricia Okeke Foundation provided dormitories and classroom blocks to the Special Secondary School for the Deaf in Odoakpu, Onitsha, Anambra State. The newly equipped facilities include classrooms, hostels, dormitories, and vocational centres, all furnished with essential learning resources. During a speech following the handover of the buildings to the

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Otti offers scholarships to children of the police officers killed in Aba

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has offered scholarship to the university level to the children of the three police officers slain in Aba, the state’s commercial nerve. This is even as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, led by Rt. Hon. Allwell Asiforo, condemned the killing of the police officers as a cruel shock. He requested that

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VC applauds Prof. Gwarzo for donating two ambulances and a 60-seater luxury bus to FUDMA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The management of Federal University Dutsin-ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has praised the president of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo, for gifting two ambulances and a 60-seater deluxe bus to the university. Prof. Ar’mayau Bichi, the university’s vice-chancellor, made the commendation while leading the university’s management personnel on

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OYSCATECH matriculates 2,273 students for the 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has matriculated 2,273 students who have been admitted to the institution’s various programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. Addressing the 15th Matriculation ceremony conducted on school grounds, the Rector, Professor Akinola Akinlabi, congratulated the matriculating students and described

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CASIO develops new calculator to improve students’ learning outcomes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE has launched an exclusive edition calculator built specifically for Nigerian educators and students, as part of its commitment to provide the best possible assistance and innovation. The latest scientific calculator, fx-9910NG PLUS 2nd Edition, combines basic calculations with sophisticated features such as differential computation,

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iScholar offers scholarships to 100 Nigerian students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The iScholar initiative has pushed the bar higher, as the humanitarian organisation recently accepted 100 Nigerian students for a fully financed scholarship outside of Nigeria. The scholarships, which range from Master’s Degree Programmes to PhDs, are designed to help Nigerian students realise their aspirations. Speaking during the onboarding event, Tolulope

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Experts recommend integrating leadership skills development in school curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The need to prepare Nigerian children and young adults for societal relevance now and in the future in the emerging world of work and knowledge economy has made it critical for the country to incorporate leadership skill development into the school curriculum, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. This will allow both public and […]

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Alleged killer of UNIBEN graduate arrested in Delta

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The Edo State Police Command has reported the arrest of the accused killer of Glory Adekolure, a University of Benin (UNIBEN) graduate. Adekolure reportedly went to UNIBEN for her final clearance on June 13, 2024, but her body was discovered behind a tree on a street in the Iyowa Community of Benin City, Edo State’s capital. […]

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BSUTH establishes molecular laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

A fully functional molecular laboratory has been established at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi. It is capable of conducting tests and investigations in the areas of B group streptococcus nucleic acid, Chlamydia Trachomatis nucleic acid, Ureaplasma Urealyticum nucleic acid, human mycoplasma nucleic acid, and gonococcal nucleic acid. During the