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Hensard University announces tuition fee, general charges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 25, 2023

Hensard University, a university committed to offering high-quality education with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, ethics, and practical skills, has released the tuition and general fees for the January 2023–2024 academic year. “As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional

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Newgate University names its law faculty and library after the late CJN and CJ respectively

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 25, 2023

The recently constructed Faculty of Law structure at Newgate University Minna (NUM), Niger State, is named for the late Justice Idris Kutigi, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), while the Legacy Library honours the late Justice Mu’azu Mohammed, a former Chief Judge (CJ) of Niger State. Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger said “the law […]

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Laycon Pays University Students’ Tuition In Lagos Communities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2023

Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba, a.k.a. Laycon, is a Nigerian rapper and media figure who has taken up the commendable task of paying university tuition for youths in various areas in Lagos. In his most recent music video, “Shine,” the Big Brother Naija Season 5 winner and current young ambassador for Ogun State, demonstrated his generosity […]

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Tansian University’s Premises Sealed by Creditors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2023

The institution’s campus in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, has been permanently locked by its creditor, adding to the ongoing turmoil that has beset Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State, since its founding. The upper echelons of Ranent Industries Company Ltd. broke into the University on Friday, sacked and locked the area that functioned as […]

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Seven graduating students are rusticated by Poly for a “indecent sign-out celebration.”

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2023

Seven female graduating students from Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, IMAP, Lafia, Nasarawa State, have been rusticated for their participation in an alleged “indecent” sign-out party. The state-owned institution’s public relations officer, Mr. Ali Hassan Mohammed, made the announcement in a statement that was made public in Lafia on Friday. The

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Government names Professor Muhammad Ibrahim-Yakasai Jigawa university new vice chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2023

Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim-Yakasai has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, by Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi. Ismaila Dutse, the Public Relations Officer for the Office of the Secretary to the Government, made this announcement in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the selection of the new vice […]

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Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Supplementary Admission Form 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 22, 2023

This is to notify the interested parties and members of the public that the Federal University of Technology Owerri’s management has started releasing supplementary admission forms for the 2023–2024 academic year. Those who applied for supplementary admission but were not selected for further consideration on the merit admission list ought to take advantage of this

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ASUU-BSU threatens to clash with varsity management over unpaid salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 22, 2023

In order to prevent a crisis in the system, the Academic Staff Union of Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University branch (ASUU-BSU) has asked that the university management immediately pay its members’ salaries that have been withheld. On December 12, 2023, the institution’s management issued a statement through Registrar Dr. Mfaga Modom

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State universities must look for other sources of funding – Pro-Chancellors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 22, 2023

Concerned about the threat of brain drain in the nation, the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities of Nigeria (COPSUN) has called on the federal government to declare the trend a national emergency requiring immediate attention. The association asked vice chancellors of state universities to explore for alternate sources of income in order to guarantee

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Katsina Government transforms Institute of Technology into ICT University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 22, 2023

The Institute of Technology and Management in Katsina has been transformed by the government into an official Information Communication Technology University. This was revealed by Abdulhamid Ahmed-Mani, Commissioner for Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, during a press conference regarding the conclusions of the State Executive Council meeting that took place on

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NUC authorises medicine, anatomy, physiology, other programs at Veritas University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 22, 2023

The National University Commission has given Veritas University in Abuja permission to start its studies in anatomy, physiology, and medicine and surgery. Professor Hyacinth Ichoku, the university’s vice-chancellor, revealed this information on Thursday. He stated that despite the difficult economic climate facing the nation, the university has continued to achieve

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A A Kure University of Education begins operation in Minna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 21, 2023

The recently renamed Niger State University of Education in honour of the late Engineer Abdulkhadir Abdullahi Kure, a former governor of the state, has been given the go-ahead by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Prof. Mohammed Kuta Yahaya, the Chairman of the Implementation Committee, revealed this information on Thursday during a news conference held at […]

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Reps urge tertiary institutions to allow students to pay per semester

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 21, 2023

The administrations of the country’s universities, polytechnics, and other higher institutions were urged by the House of Representatives on Thursday to implement a semester-based system for paying school fees. The Representatives pointed out that this will lessen the challenges posed by the present session-based approach. The resolution was passed by the House

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27 bag distinctions as 89 pharmacists graduate from UNILORIN

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 21, 2023

A total of 89 chemists from the class of 2021–2022 graduated from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) yesterday, with 27 of them obtaining distinctions. Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Wahab Egbewole congratulated the graduates and urged them to represent the university well wherever they go. He made these remarks during the Eighth Induction and Oath-taking. The […]

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Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 19, 2023

This is to notify all applicants who enrolled and participated in the 2023–2024 session of the Yaba College of Technology admissions process. Yabatech is one of Nigeria’s most esteemed college of technology. Yaba College of Technology Admission list for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released. This is to inform all candidates who participated in […]

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Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 19, 2023

Federal University Birnin Kebbi Admission List for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released. This is to inform all candidates who participated in the 2023/2024 Post-UTME of the institution that they can proceed to check if their names are on the Provisional Admission list of successful candidates The list of admitted candidates has been uploaded online […]

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University of Osun (UNIOSUN) Last Batch Admission list 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 19, 2023

This is to inform all applicants who submitted a 2023–2024 admissions application but were not selected for admission in the prior batches of the school’s admission lists that the last batch of admission list has been made public. The list includes the names of applicants who were granted admission via UTME/DE. The procedures to view […]

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TETFund to spend over N400 billion on tertiary institutions in 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 19, 2023

Over N400 billion would be set aside by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for higher education institutions in Nigeria by 2024. Sonny Echono, the fund’s executive secretary, revealed this information yesterday during the Makurdi 2023 review of the fund’s performance. Echono stated that the team was in Makurdi to review the performance of the […]

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Professors should be paid a minimum of N1 million – FUOYE VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 18, 2023

Prof. Abayomi Fasina, the vice chancellor of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, has urged the government to raise the salary of academics in the nation, stating that a professor, for instance, need to make at least N1 million a month. The FUOYE VC praised the Federal Government’s decision to exempt public universities from the Integrated Personnel […]

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KWASU VC laments over the difficulties faced by the university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2023

Prof. Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, acting vice-chancellor of Kwara State University in Malete, has expressed alarm over the serious issues facing the school. In his address at the combined 10th and 11th convocation ceremony held at the institution’s main campus, Malete, Moro Local Government Area on Saturday, the VC said, “access road to the university is […]