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ASUU laments victimisation of members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Jos Chapter, has expressed concern about the victimisation of its members at some of the country’s public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union at the institution, stated this at a news conference in Jos on

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NUC accredits Medicine, 4 other courses at Confluence University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi, has received full approval from the National Universities Commission to offer the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), LL.B. Law, and four other programmes. The four other programmes also approved by the commission include physiotherapy, radiography, agriculture, and agricultural

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Oyo Govt to interview 545 PWDs for teaching posts

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has announced that 545 candidates with disabilities will be interviewed at its headquarters in Ibadan on September 10 and 11. This was announced by OYOSUBEB Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, during a visit by the Oyo State Agency for People with Disabilities, led by Director-General, Ayodele Adekanmbi, on Thursday. The […]

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Reps Task Universities on Utilisation of IGR Sources, VCs of FUTA, FUOYE, AFUE Seek Intervention on Electricity Generation, Infrastructure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata has called on the management of Nigerian universities to utilise various sources of internally generated revenue in order to make the universities self sufficient. Hon. Fulata who made the appeal following his committee’s visit to the Federal University of Technology

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300-level UNILAG medical student commits suicide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

A 300-level medical student at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, simply known as Williams, died shortly before the school’s examination, which was set to begin today. The cause of death for the student at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL) remains unknown. Professor David Oke, the college’s provost, stated to the media that the […]

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TASUED rusticates 31 students, suspends 47 others for misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has suspended 47 students and rusticated 31 for various offences, including threats to life, theft, examination malpractices, forgery, and other behavioural misconduct. Dr. Dapo Oke, the university’s Registrar, stated that 78 students were disciplined. They include Adeyinka Adenekan Sode, Ogunbode Idris Ayomide, Macauley

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Post-UTME: Unilorin screens 16,097 applicants for admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

According to Kamil Rauf, director of the University of Ilorin’s Computer-Based Centre, 16,097 candidates participated in the institution’s 2024 post-UTME screening on Monday. While addressing journalists in Ilorin, Mr Rauf acknowledged his satisfaction with the exercise’s smooth execution, attributing the huge turnout to proper preparations made by

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FUOYE Post UTME Screening Results for 2023/2024 session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

FUOYE Post UTME results for the 2023/2024 academic session have been officially released and are available online. This article provides a detailed explanation of how to verify your results and what you should know about the scores. Federal University Oye-Ekiti has successfully released the Post UTME results on its official online page. Candidates who

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UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 123 medical and dental doctors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

On Friday, 123 medical and dental doctors were inducted into the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). The college’s provost, David Oke, urged the new doctors to uphold quality and compassion during their induction ceremony in Lagos. He also asked them to maintain the high standards of professionalism and empathy that they acquired during their […]

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UI announces three-week break for students following protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

Following recent protests against tuition fee increase, the management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has granted students a three-week break. Ganiyu Saliu, the institution’s registrar, confirmed the break in an internal memo obtained by journalists in Ibadan on Saturday. According to him, the break will last from Saturday to September 20. Mr Saliu stated that the

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ASUU expresses dissatisfaction after four-day blackout at UNILAG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 1, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka branch, has voiced its extreme dissatisfaction with the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) for cutting off the institution’s power supply for four days. Even after the electricity was restored on Saturday, there are still negotiations going on between EKEDC and the

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UI students begin new protest over increase in school fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have launched another protest against the increase in their school fees. The demonstration began early on Friday and erupted when the institution’s governing council approved the tuition rise. According to reports, the governing council approved the fee increase at a meeting conducted at the institution on

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AAU appoints Samuel Olowo as new VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The crisis at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) has taken a dramatic turn after the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sonnie Asomwan Adagbonyin, was requested to step down by the university’s newly formed Governing Council. According to reports, Adagbonyin’s exit would clear the door for a peaceful resolution to the university’s hydra-headed difficulties.

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Ojukwu University earns over N1.5m profit from vegetable sales in 3 months — VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University COOU Igbariam, Anambra State, reported that the university earned over 1.5 million naira from vegetable sales in just three months. Prof Omenugha made the statement at the presentation of the recently completed organisational review report at the University’s Senate Chambers

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Why we cut off power supply to UNILAG — EKEDC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 30, 2024

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) explained why it cut off power supply to the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, despite the university paying N180 million in electricity bills for July. The university’s management requested patience and understanding from the community regarding the power outage on campus, despite ongoing conversations with

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Eko DisCo disconnects UNILAG over N300 million debt

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has disconnected power to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over alleged unpaid electricity bills. The university’s management confirmed the disconnection in a statement on Wednesday. UNILAG has been battling rising electricity expenses, which exacerbated when EKEDC increased the university’s tariff from

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Bauchi University introduces new programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), which is owned by Bauchi State, has launched several new programmes targeted at improving students’ academic and career opportunities. Wasilu Suleiman, Director of Human Resources and Career Development at the University, revealed that the new program was introduced following approval by the University’s Senate during its

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Rape and robbery victim not our student, says OAU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

On Tuesday, authorities at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, denied the viral news that one of their undergraduate students had been raped and robbed by a commercial motorcyclist known as Okada on the state’s Ife-Moro Road. The institution, through its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, issued a statement in Osogbo denying the news,

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LASUTH launches two new dental centres

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 28, 2024

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has opened two dental suites in collaboration with Messrs Oasis Nigeria Limited. The facility’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Building was opened by Oasis management and officials. Prof. Adetokunbo, Chief Medical Director, stated that the centre was established to satisfy the needs of consumers who desire

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UNIOSUN appoints 27 new teaching assistants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 27, 2024

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has appointed 27 new teaching assistants as part of a strategic strategy to develop the next generation of academics and excellent researchers. This decision is in line with the university’s objective of promoting academic excellence and providing postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge required for