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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) 2nd Batch Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2024

This is to inform the candidates who applied for admission to various programmes in LAUTECH for the 2023/2024 admission and the general public that the second admission list for 2023/2024 admission has been released. Candidates are to visit “https://apply.lautech.edu.ng/AdmissionsCheck” to

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Ila College Crisis: Committee Reverses Suspension of Provost, Orders Status Quo Ante

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2024

OSOGBO- 18/01/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng The Investigative Committee on the leadership crisis rocking the Ila Orangun College of Education has reversed the suspension of the college provost, Prof Jimoh Afolabi and ordered status quo ante pending the outcome of the investigation. At its meeting chaired by the Committee Chairman who is also the Chief of Staff […]

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UNILAG Convocation: Falola encourages the study of Ifa and witchcraft in Nigerian institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 17, 2024

Toyin Fola, a renowned African intellectual and history professor, has promoted the study of Ifa and witchcraft as courses that are coupled with science and economics to award degree certifications in Nigerian universities. In addition, he suggested that lecturers and students communicate with each other in native tongues, regardless of the subjects they are studying […]

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ATBU’s Policy Regarding Drug Test for Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 17, 2024

Students returning for the current academic year at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi have received a circular from the university’s management directing them to take a toxicology test, commonly referred to as a drug test. This test checks for drugs or other chemicals in a person’s blood, urine, or saliva. A report claims […]

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UNILAG debunks rumors of hoodlums attack on bus conveying graduation gowns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

The management of the University of Lagos, Akoka has denied the recent media reports suggesting an attack by hoodlums on one of its vehicles in transit, leading to the alleged theft of graduation gowns.  The university’s spokesperson, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, issued a statement on Tuesday evening, shedding light on the actual circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Hoodlums attack UNILAG bus conveying graduation gowns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

The post-graduate academic gowns of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), which were paid for and were meant to be given to the graduating students, were stolen off a bus. This week marks the 54th convocation event for the university, where 340 graduates will receive first-class degree certificates. It was required of the graduates to pay […]

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Bandits abduct Katsina university students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

There have been reports of gunmen abducting two female students from Al-Qalam University in Katsina State and the perpetrators are suspected to be bandits. Habiba Ango Shantali and Maryam Abubakar Musa, the victims, were abducted on Monday while returning to school. In a statement issued by the Secretary-General, Comr. Mohammmed Ibrahim, the president of the […]

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Hoodlums storm EKSUTH, assault doctors and steal corpse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

Doctors call for the arrest of those responsible for the strike.Yesterday, some doctors who were on duty at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti (EKSUTH), were attacked by hoodlums. It was said that the invaders were protesting what they believed to be neglect that resulted in their relative’s death. The thugs allegedly removed […]

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Newly established Kogi University, Kabba to matriculate 1,200 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2024

KABBA (Kogi State) – No fewer than 1200 students will be matriculated at the maiden Matriculation of the newly established Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, Kogi. The Vice Chancellor, KSU, Kabba, Prof. Kehinde Eniola, disclosed this on Monday during the maiden matriculation press conference at the University campus in Kabba. The VC said that the […]

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Students applaud conversion of Katsina institute to university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Katsina (Sundiata Post) – The students and ex-students of the Katsina Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) have complimented Gov. Dikko Radda for transforming the institution to a fully-fledged university. The students asked that the university be renamed Malam Dikko Ummaru Radda University of Technology at their triumphant march in Katsina on Monday. The

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FUTA students close down school over 100% hike in tuition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Students at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State have closed the school in protest over a tuition hike of more than 100% implemented by the administration. Early on Monday morning, the undergraduate students gathered at the university’s main entrance. They were spotted waving banners with various inscriptions and chanting songs of […]

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NANS urges FG to suspend institutions running unaccredited courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to take action against institutions running unaccredited courses. This happened soon after the Federal Ministry of Education stopped accrediting and evaluating degree certificates from Togo and the Republic of Benin. Following an undercover investigation by a Nigerian newspaper that

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NUC approves nursing, agriculture programmes in Michael and Cecilia Ibru University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

The undergraduate Nursing and Agricultural Science programmes at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli, Delta State, have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The permission followed the resource verification exercise carried out by the commission in October 2023, according to a letter issued to the Vice Chancellor and

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Zamfara’s 1st private varsity, HUDA University matriculates 211 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – HUDA University, a privately owned establishment in Zamfara, has welcomed 211 newly admitted students in its range of academic programmes. The state’s first private university, HUDA, was established in 2023. Alhaji Ahmad Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State and Chancellor of the University, hailed the institution’s

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NANS hails Tinubu for approving N683bn intervention fund for public tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

ENUGU – President Bola Tinubu has received praise from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for approving N683 billion to be used as the 2024 Intervention Fund for public tertiary education institutions in the nation. The amount was announced on Friday by the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, […]

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Oyebanji names Olowolafe new Chancellor of Ekiti State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

The appointment of business mogul Dr. Tunji Olowolafe as the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has been approved by Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Olowolafe, an Are-Ekiti native, is a successful businessman with decades of experience in medicine and a stellar reputation. He co-founded Deux Project Limited in 1988 and currently serves as its […]

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Panel on Ila College of Education to begin probe sitting on Monday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

OSOGBO (Sundiata Scholar) – The panel set up by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to look into the crisis in the Ila College of Education will meet on Monday and expedite findings on issues in contention to bring about a lasting resolution. The panel, which is headed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, […]

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Makinde appoints Salawu as new Deputy Rector of Poly Ibadan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Mrs Olaide Salawu has been named the Deputy Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde. This information was released in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan by the institution’s registrar, Mrs. Modupe Fawale. She said this followed Salawu’s victory at the Deputy Rectorship election held on Oct. 25, along with ratification of […]

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Abia varsity appeals to ASUU members to put off plans for strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been urged by the administration of Abia State University in Uturu to put off their scheduled industrial action. ASUU members had recently threatened to go on strike over 11 months of salary arrears owed to them by the school. Going on strike, according to the […]

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Pre-science Admission Form 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

The management of UNIZIK has begun the sale of forms for admission into its Pre-science programme for 2023/2024 academic session. Interested candidates should check below to find out the cost of form, admission requirements/qualifications, the available courses offered, and the step-by-step procedures on how to apply for admission.  The Nnamdi Azikiwe University