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Ekiti Nursing College Faces Backlash Over N1M Fee for Substandard Rooms

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

The management of Ekiti State College of Nursing Sciences, Ado-Ekiti has instructed students to pay N250,000 each as accommodation fee for the ongoing academic session. It was reported that the school is charging a total of N1 million to house four students in a single room. Some of the

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18-Year-Old UNILORIN Student Becomes a Chartered Accountant

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

An 18-year-old student from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Miss Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who is studying in the Department of Accounting, has successfully become a chartered accountant. As per the university’s bulletin, this achievement was described as an exceptional example of the outstanding service provided at the University of Ilorin. The statement

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Soochow University Opens 2025 Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Soochow University is now accepting applications for its graduate programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The university offers scholarships to international students through the Chinese Government’s “High-Level Graduate Students” Scholarship Program (CSC Type B) and the Soochow University International Students Scholarship. Located in Suzhou, China, Soochow University

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43 Professors Demand Dissolution of UNIABUJA Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

A group of 43 professors from the University of Abuja has urged President Bola Tinubu to disband the governing council of the university, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, citing alleged manipulation in the selection process for the vice-chancellor position. The professors recently sent a strong delegation to meet with the Minister of Education, […]

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NANS accuses leaders of bias in distribution of CNG buses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

A faction within the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is embroiled in controversy regarding the allocation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to universities across the country. This group has accused NANS National President, Lucky Emonefe, and Senate President, Babatunde Afeez, of favoritism in the bus distribution process. Additionally, the

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Governor Adeleke Allocates N4 Billion to Ilesa University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, announced on Friday that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has allocated over N4 billion to the university over the past twenty months for resource verification, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Prof. Asaolu made this statement during the commissioning of a fully equipped Nursing

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Poor Welfare is Driving Young Nigerians Away from Lecturing Jobs, Says ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the unfavorable working conditions in public universities are discouraging qualified young academics from pursuing teaching careers within the university system. In his New Year message, the chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) chapter of the union, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, highlighted this issue. He mentioned

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ABUTH to hire 518 health workers to address ‘japa syndrome.’

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria plans to hire 518 new health professionals to counteract the workforce shortages stemming from the migration of healthcare workers, commonly known as “japa syndrome.” Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the Chief Medical Director, shared this information in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He

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Okpebholo renames Edo State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This information was provided in a statement released yesterday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the name change takes effect immediately. The SSG stated that all documentation […]

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BUK ’92 Alumni Donates N3.2m for Scholarships, Healthcare Initiatives

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Bayero University Kano Class of 1992 has donated N2 million to support students at the institution and N1.2 million to assist patients at the Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH) as part of its 32nd Anniversary Reunion held on Friday in Kano. Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, who […]

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Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital to begin kidney transplant in 2025 

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria is preparing to start kidney transplant surgeries in 2025, with the goal of providing relief to patients suffering from kidney failure and decreasing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, disclosed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria

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UniAbuja Alumni Oppose Proposed Renaming of Institution After Gowon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2024

The University of Abuja Alumni Association and former student leaders have opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to rename the university after former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. This stance was outlined in a statement titled “Proposed Renaming of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University – A Right Step in the Wrong Direction”, signed by […]

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3 OOU Students Killed, 2 Injured in Car Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

A tragic auto accident along the Ago-Iwoye–Ilisan road has claimed the lives of three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 3:30 pm and was attributed to “overspeeding.” Two additional students from the institution sustained injuries in the crash. Superintendent of Police (SP) Omolola

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UNILORIN Sets Deadline, Introduces Weekly Fine for Unclaimed Certificates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced a final deadline for graduates to retrieve their unclaimed certificates. In a statement signed by M.A. Alfanla on Sunday, the university declared that Friday, 17th January 2025, would be the last date for graduates to collect their certificates without incurring a penalty. Graduates who fail to meet this […]

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Former UI Vice Chancellor, Idowu Olayinka, Named Pro-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

Prof. Idowu Olayinka, a former vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at West Midlands Open University, Ibadan. During the inauguration, Prof. Olayinka was joined by other council members, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe, Senate Representative Air Commodore

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NUC approves 8 new degree programmes for FCE(T), Bichi

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The new courses are to be offered in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos (UNIJOS). This is contained in a statement issued by the Public […]

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NMCN Inducts EKSU’s First Set of Nursing Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

A total of 54 pioneer nursing graduates from Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, have been officially inducted into the nursing profession in Nigeria. At the maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony held at the university, EKSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele, encouraged the inductees—comprising 7 males and 47 females—to be exemplary ambassadors of the

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NUC Approves New Programmes at Maranatha University Lagos, Including Law, Nursing

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 19, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has authorised Maranatha University Lagos (MUL) to launch seven new academic programmes. These include nursing, public health, health information management, physiotherapy, law, English and History and international relations. A statement released by the university’s management noted that English and History would be offered at

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UniAbuja, UNILAG, FUTA, and Other University Renaming Decisions That Stirred Debate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 18, 2024

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently announced plans to rename the University of Abuja in honour of General Yakubu Gowon’s 90th birthday, a decision that has provoked considerable discussion. The institution is set to be renamed Yakubu Gowon University, pending approval from the National Assembly. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation,

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Kogi Governor Signs Law to Establish CUSTECH Teaching Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 17, 2024

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed a bill transforming the state-of-the-art Reference Hospital in Okene into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital. The announcement was made in Lokoja on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, during a press briefing. This