Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Executive Chair of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has honoured James Allen, the best graduating student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), during a celebration at his office. Allen, a native of Akoko Edo, achieved a remarkable Cumulative Grade
The University of Benin, Edo State, has formed a committee to investigate sexual harassment charges against a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This was stated in a circular sent by the investigating committee’s Secretary, B.D. Jonathan, and made available to journalists on Saturday. Although the professor’s name was not revealed, the committee
For the second time in 15 months, the family of Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), a former Minister of Defence, has presented an ultramodern girls hostel to University of Benin. In her remarks at the hostel’s inauguration on Wednesday, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Lilian Salami, said the edifice, named after the family’s matriarch, Daisy […]
In the past three months, 11 university students have been killed and 22 have been kidnapped, according to an investigation. It was discovered that students who were affected were victims of various violent crimes, including robbery attacks, that occurred across Nigerian universities over the last three months. As part of the fatalities, Favour Ugwuka, a final-year
Barely 24 hours after students at the University of Benin’s Ugbowo campus, protested the institution’s lack of electricity and water, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, boycotted all academic activities at the postgraduate programme. The union is suspending all academic services to postgraduate students due to alleged nonpayment of
On Wednesday, students from the University of Benin came to the streets, blocking the ever-busy Benin-Ore highway to protest weeks of power outage on campus. The students, who had barely two weeks until their first semester exams, said the situation interfered with their preparation. The university was plunged into darkness after failing to reach a deal with […]
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
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. […]
Mr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who failed the West Africa School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) 17 times, has urged youths to be resilient and never give up hope, despite facing obstacles. Ahmadu, who was recently awarded two doctorate degrees in the United States, delivered the advice during a phone interview with the News Agency […]
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Economic activities in Benin were paralysed on Monday following the indefinite nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). reports that banks, federal establishments, state Ministries, Departments and Agencies did not open in compliance with the declared strike.Air passengers were also
The University of Benin’s student union government has been placed on indefinite suspension by the school’s administration. The university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, revealed the union’s decision in a letter to the university’s community that was made available to media on Tuesday in Benin City. The letter read, “After due consideration
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to boycott the resumption of classes on April 28, 2024, due to campus violence. ASUU is calling for prompt action and the initiation of required steps to stop the institution’s errant students from repeatedly violently attacking lecturers and management staff. […]
Olumide Akpata, Edo state’s Labour Party governorship candidate, claims he was attacked by several University of Benin (UNIBEN) students. On Wednesday evening, the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) hosted an interactive session at UNIBEN’s senior staff club, Oshodin Pavilion. Akpata claimed he was “attacked by some students” who
Nigerian Academy of Science has appointed Friday Okonofua of the University of Benin as its vice-president. The appointment was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by Benedicta Ehanire, a spokeswoman for UNIBEN. Mr. Okonofua is the director of the World Bank programmes in UNIBEN and the leader of the university’s Centre of Excellence in […]
Out of the 14,254 students who graduated during the 2020–2021 academic session, 178 students received first-class degree honours, according to information released by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) authorities on Thursday. The university’s vice chancellor, professor Lilian Salami, revealed this to reporters during a press conference in advance of the 48th
The 48th Convocation and 53rd Founders’ Day Ceremonies of the renowned University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Benin City are about to be held. This historic occasion will salute the graduating class of the academic year and celebrate the university’s extensive legacy. Invitation from the Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lilian I. Salami, extends a
This is to let all applicants know that the University of Benin’s management has authorised and issued the list of students who have been given provisional admission to the school for the 2023–2024 academic year. The list is accessible on Jamb CAPS. Interested parties can check the admissions list by following the instructions below. University […]