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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

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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

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UNILAG Launches Solar-Powered Buses, Unveils New Logo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 17, 2024

On Monday, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) launched buses powered by solar energy and electricity, to achieve zero emissions. The institution also revealed its updated logo during the event. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, introduced both the buses and the new logo at a media briefing in Lagos. Ogunsola explained that the buses were produced […]

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MAAUN Receives NUC Approval to Run Medicine, Architecture, Other Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2024

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has received official accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch programmes in medicine, architecture, and other disciplines. The announcement was made by Dr Habeeb Awaisu, Vice President of Administration, during a guided tour of the institution for participants in the PRNigeria

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FUOYE Receives NUC Approval for 14 New Courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 16, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 14 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). According to a statement by Dr. Wole Balogun, Special Adviser Media to the Vice-Chancellor, this achievement signifies another significant milestone in FUOYE’s pursuit of academic growth and excellence. The

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Gov Mbah Allocates N2 Billion for Teaching Hospital, Hostel Upgrade

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 15, 2024

Governor Peter Mbah has announced a commitment of over N2 billion by his administration to enhance the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and construct student hostels to tackle the issue of accommodation shortages. The governor made this disclosure on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Enugu, where he responded to questions from the […]

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Truck Accident Claims Lives of 2 Female Students in Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2024

Two female students tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. The accident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 10 am. It involved Miss Covenant Omolola Isaac, a student of Federal University Lokoja, and Miss Abu Taiwo Abimbola, a student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja from the Department of Science […]

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Edo SUBEB Boss Awards N1 Million to UNIBEN Best Graduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

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 Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98/5.0 in Petroleum Engineering, the […]

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Yabatech Appoints New Bursar, Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has announced the appointment of Mr. John Olusola Dada as the new substantive bursar and Mrs. Henrietta Adebola Gbemisola Badejo as the new registrar. According to a statement released yesterday by the Acting Registrar, Dr. E. J. A. Akinwale, the appointments, approved by the Governing Council of Yabatech, are […]

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NOUN Unveils Advanced Data Centre, Registration Portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), housed at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has achieved a significant breakthrough in enhancing technological capabilities and operational efficiency at Nigeria’s foremost open university. ACETEL, one of the World Bank-supported Centres of Excellence in select Nigerian universities,

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Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Mining in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to establish a Federal University of Mining and Geo-Science in Jos, Plateau State. This legislation, sponsored by Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), repeals the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geo-Science Act of 2018. The Senate reached this decision following a clause-by-clause review of the bill during its plenary […]

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AAUA to Produce 62 First-Class Graduates at 13th Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 10, 2024

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Professor Olugbenga Ige, announced on Monday that a total of 6,837 students will graduate at the university’s 13th Convocation ceremony, set to take place on Friday, 13th, and Saturday, 14th December 2024. Of the graduating students, 62 achieved First Class Honours, 1,941 earned Second Class Honours

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71 Bag First-Class as KWASU Graduates 6,374 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 10, 2024

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, is set to graduate 6,374 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Shaykh Luqman-Jimoh, revealed this during a press briefing marking the commencement of the 12th Convocation ceremonies of KWASU. Among the graduating students, 71 achieved first-class honours, while 1,828 attained

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Replacing TETFund with NELFUND Will Cripple Universities, ASUU Warns FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 6, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned the Federal Government against its proposal to replace the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), stating that such a decision would cripple public universities and harm tertiary education in Nigeria. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, issued the warning

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44 bag first class as Benue State University graduates 17,925 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 6, 2024

The Vice Chancellor of Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, has announced that the institution will graduate 17,925 students during its 22nd, 23rd, and 24th combined convocation ceremonies on Saturday. Out of this number, 44 graduates achieved first-class honours. Prof. Iorapuu disclosed at a pre-convocation press briefing that the breakdown of the

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Fire Incident at UI Hostel Leaves Students’ Belongings Destroyed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 6, 2024

A midnight fire engulfed part of Queen Elizabeth Hall at the University of Ibadan (UI) yesterday, destroying students’ belongings. The fire, which broke out around 1:30 a.m., caused panic as students rushed to safety. Fortunately, no lives were lost. Reverend Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident: “The agency […]

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Daniel Olukoya: Running Universities in Nigeria is Challenging

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 5, 2024

The founder of Mountain Top University (MTU), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has stated that the institution “is always at the back of the poor” to provide them with access to quality education through its scholarship programme. Dr. Olukoya, who is also the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide, acknowledged the significant […]

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SAZU ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 30, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has announced a comprehensive and indefinite strike in pursuit of their demands from the university management. The decision was reached on Friday, 29 November 2024, during an emergency congress held at the university’s Yuli Campus in Bauchi. Speaking to journalists, the ASUU […]

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Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Donate Sienna Bus to Support Alma Mater

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2024

The alumni association of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, has generously donated a Sienna bus worth millions of naira to the university. This contribution aims to facilitate the movement and activities of the institution’s principal officers. The donation was officially presented on Wednesday during the university’s 16th convocation ceremonies and alumni lecture,

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Don Advises Against Recommending Yam Varieties for Diabetic Patients

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2024

A professor of Public and Community Health Nursing at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Elkenah Ndie, has advised against recommending specific yam varieties for diabetic patients. Speaking during NOUN’s 30th Inaugural Lecture in Abuja, Professor Ndie emphasised that portion control, rather than the type of yam consumed, should be the focus of […]