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FUTIA Opens Supplementary Admission for 2024/2025 Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) invites all eligible candidates from the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) who are seeking admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. AVAILABLE COURSES 1. SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION

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Bayelsa Medical University Physical Screening and Registration 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

Attention to all prospective students who have completed their online screening! In-person clearance and enrollment for the 2024/2025 academic year will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024, and will continue until Friday, November 22, 2024. Location: Rooftop AuditoriumTime: 9:00 AM daily CLEARANCE/REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟰 Day 1 – Human Physiology,

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Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Supplementary Post-UTME Application for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is now accepting applications for supplementary admissions for the 2024/2025 academic session. This option is available to candidates who designated AKSU as their first-choice institution and scored at least 140 in the 2024 UTME. Eligible Programmes and Requirements Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Arts Faculty of Biological Sciences

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Ignatius Ajuru University (IAUE) Releases 1st & 2nd Batch Admission List for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has published the first and second batch admission lists for the 2024/2025 academic year. These lists feature UTME and Direct Entry candidates who have received provisional admission into various degree programmes. Steps to Check the IAUE Admission List You can view the admission list by accessing the following links: […]

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Lagos State Advocates Equal Opportunities for Students in Low-Cost Private Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

The General Manager of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, emphasised that registering students in low-cost private schools is essential to ensuring that all residents are accurately represented in government planning for better access to crucial services. This was stated on Thursday during her address at the official relaunch

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Yobe school reopens after 12 years of closure due to insurgency

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

The Yobe State government has reopened Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, located in Gulani Local Government, after a 12-year closure due to insurgent activities. Since 2012, this school, along with Government Secondary Schools Goniri and Babbangida, had been operating from a temporary location at Government Secondary School in Damaturu. The school’s new

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Opay Offers N12 Million in Scholarships to Indigent Students at ABU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Opay Digital Company, a mobile money provider, has awarded scholarships totalling N12 million to 40 financially challenged students at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. The Director of the Public Affairs Directorate at ABU, Auwalu Umar, announced the scholarship distribution in a statement released in Zaria on Friday, specifying that each of the 40 students […]

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3 Police Officers Detained over Alleged Murder of KWASU Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Three police officers have been arrested and detained in connection with the alleged fatal beating of Suleiman Olayinka, a student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the development in a statement released in Ilorin on Friday. Reports indicate […]

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Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme 2025 for Journalists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme offers a two-month experience for seasoned journalists and researchers with a focus on media and journalism. Participants conduct extensive research at the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, producing a 7,000-word research paper on a topic relevant to journalism or digital media. Fellows engage with Al Jazeera’s vibrant media

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Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), a non-profit organisation established in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students for its 2024/25 scholarship programme. This scholarship initiative seeks to support national development by fostering academic leadership among young Nigerians. The BAF Scholarship offers financial aid to

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FULOKOJA Announces 2025/2026 Diploma Programme Admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) is pleased to announce that its Directorate of Consultancy Services and Ventures (COSEV) has begun accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Diploma Programme. Prospective applicants and members of the university community are invited to apply through the university’s online portal to pursue diploma studies in various fields. DIPLOMA

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NBTE Grants Approval for New Academic Programmes at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce new academic programmes starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. This approval was conveyed in a memo sent to the Polytechnic’s Rector by the NBTE’s Executive Secretary. The memo reads, “With reference to the Resources Inspection Visitations

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UDUS students request EFCC probe into governor’s aide over tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Over 700 students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have submitted a petition to the Sokoto zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the Special Adviser on Students’ Matters to the state governor. The students claim that Salame did not fulfill his promise to cover […]

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Governor Otti Renames Abia State Polytechnic after Late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Governor Alex Otti has officially renamed Abia State Polytechnic in Aba after Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of Abia State, who passed away in April at the age of 72. The announcement was made on Thursday during a Commendation Service held at the International Conference Center in Umuahia to honor Dr. Onu’s contributions. Dr. […]

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Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship for African Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM offers academic scholarships for full-time, one- or two-year master’s degree programmes in specific fields of study in Sweden. With a strong focus on sustainability, Sweden provides an exceptional educational experience, blending world-class learning with cutting-edge innovation. This scholarship supports various

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships offer a 12-month programme aimed at advancing the careers of promising future leaders from Africa. This fellowship invites talented individuals from across the continent to apply for the 2025 MIF Fellows cohort, providing an invaluable platform for professional growth. As a signature initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the fellowship

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University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship for International Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science offers the Excellence Fellowship, a distinguished scholarship aimed at supporting exceptional students pursuing a Master of Science degree in a variety of scientific fields. This fellowship provides financial aid ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year, renewable for up to four semesters based on the student’s […]

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Erasmus Mundus 2025 AFEPA Scholarship Programme for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The European Master’s programme in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) addresses the growing need for expertise in evaluating the socio-economic and environmental impacts of policies in these fields. This programme provides students with a top-tier education in policy design and analysis, with a strong emphasis on economic perspectives, equipping

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OAU Staff Protest Five Months of Unpaid Salaries, Unfulfilled Agreements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday to demand payment of five months’ worth of unpaid salaries and outstanding arrears. The protest, held on the university campus, saw union members holding up placards with strong messages, including “We Say No […]

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Kwara Sets WAEC Fee for 2024/2025 at N30,250, Warns Against Extortion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Kwara State Government has officially announced that the WAEC registration fee for public senior secondary students for the 2024/2025 academic session will be set at N30,250 per student. This amount covers N27,000 for WAEC registration itself, along with an additional N3,250 allocated for e-registration and administrative expenses. This fee breakdown was provided by