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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

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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 […]

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Don implores governments to protect the marine and blue economy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2023

Lagos – Martins Anetekhai, a Fisheries Professor, has encouraged governments to take action to protect marine ecosystems, habitats, and species in order to maintain the marine and blue economy. This claim was made by Anetekhai of the Science Faculty of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, during his farewell speech on Friday in Lagos, which was […]

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Unilorin don demands a jail sentence and harsh penalties for tax evaders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2023

ILORIN – Professor Saka Olokooba of the University of Ilorin’s (Unilorin) Department of Business Law has asked Nigeria’s Federal Government to punish tax evaders severely, including sending them to jail. During his 249th Unilorin Inaugural Lecture, “Withhold Caesar’s Right and then Cry the Beloved Country,” Olokooba made the call on

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Bauchi State University graduates 7,029 students at combined convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2023

Itas/Gadau (Bauchi State) – The vice chancellor of Bauchi State University, Gadau, Prof. Fatima Tahir, announced on Friday that 184 students would receive first-class degrees on Saturday. Prior to the announcement, she stated at a press conference that 7,029 students would receive Bachelor’s degrees at the first-ever combined convocation. Tahir said the 184

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300-level ATBU student arrested for possession of gun and bullets

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2023

The State Police Command has detained Atim Emmanuel, a 23-year-old 300-level student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, on suspicion of possessing firearms and cartridges. The development is a part of the Command’s attempts to round up criminal elements around the student communities throughout the state. It comes just two weeks after the death […]