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ZAMSUT Cut-Off Marks for Undergraduate Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The management of Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT), Talata Mafara, has officially issued the JAMB Cut Off Mark for all undergraduate candidates seeking provisional admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. The JAMB admission cut-off mark for Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT), Talata Mafara

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FUTA Top-Up Degree Admission Form for 2024/2025 Admission Form

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

Admission to the Top-Up Degree Programmes at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is officially open for the academic year 2024/2025. Candidates can apply for several top-up degree programs to improve their academic qualifications. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology School of Environmental Technology School of Engineering and Engineering

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FUTA JUBEB Admission Form for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) JUPEB Admission Form is currently available for the academic year 2024/2025. This programme enables students to secure Direct Entry admission to the 200 Level at FUTA and other universities in Nigeria and abroad. The JUPEB UABS programme is conducted over one academic session, which is divided into two semesters. The […]

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FUTA Pre-Degree Admission Form 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Pre-Degree Admission Form is currently available for the academic year 2024/2025. This programme aims to prepare students for further education and training. The Pre-Degree Science (PDS) Programme at FUTA facilitates students’ transfer to university-level education. It provides students with the academic and

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UNIBEN investigates sexual harassment claims against professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 11, 2024

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

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Dutse University develops software for diabetes and breast cancer detection

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 10, 2024

Salihu Ibrahim, a staff member at the Federal University of Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State, has developed a software application for the early diagnosis of diabetes and breast cancer. Abdullahi Yahaya, the institution’s spokesman, revealed the information in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Mr Yahaya stated that Mr Ibrahim, Head of the Medical Biochemistry […]

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Protest: UNIBEN sets conditions for students to resume

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 9, 2024

The University of Benin is scheduled to return on Sunday, August 11, following the shutdown caused by student protests and agitations. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the institution’s Senate halted the school on July 4 in response to student protests over weeks of power outages on campus. According to a circular from the university’s […]

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SGBV: Study reveals rampant sexual practices in ‘Ungoverned Spaces, Dark Spots’ of Nigerian tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 8, 2024

Despite increased advocacy and awareness of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country, a baseline study conducted on the issue revealed that rampant cases of sexual harassment, rape, molestation, unprotected sexual activities, substance abuse, and commercial sex persist in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study, conducted by a research team from Obafemi Awolowo

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President Tinubu appoints 65 new members to governing councils of tertiary institutions (FULL LIST)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 8, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 65 new members to the governing councils of 13 Federal Universities and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria. This information was disclosed in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), released on August 7, 2024, as seen on the State House website. […]

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Ekiti university postpones exams by one week

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 8, 2024

The management of Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti has postponed the start of the First Semester Examinations for students in the 400 and 500 levels and the Second Semester Examinations for students in the 100, 200, and 300 levels of the 2023/2024 academic session by one week. The examinations, which were originally slated to begin […]

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LAUTECH appoints new bursar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 8, 2024

The governing council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has approved the appointment of Mr Kehinde Olusegun Olatokun as substantive bursar. Olatokun’s appointment was approved by the governing council during its meeting on Wednesday. The appointment takes effect immediately and is for a single five-year term. Olatokun graduated from

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Police apprehend suspected killer of EKSU ex-DVC, Professor Olaofe

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 7, 2024

The Ekiti State Police Command has nabbed Omowaye Ayodele, also known as Baba Ogbon, in connection with the death of Professor Oluwafemi Olaofe, former deputy vice chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU). DSP Sunday Abutu, the command’s public relations officer, released this statement to press. According to Abutu, Ayodele was also one of the suspects […]

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Katsina relaxes curfew in university town

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The Katsina State Government has lifted the 24-hour curfew on the university town of Dutsinma in Dutsinma Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Director Press to the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullah Yaradua in Katsina, Acting Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has approved a review of the 24-hour restriction of […]

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Aiyedatiwa promises improvement of infrastructure, security in the Akungba community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has announced plans to improve infrastructure and security on and around the Adekunle Ajasin University campus in Akungba-Akoko. The governor made the remark on Saturday during an unexpected visit to the university to review some of the issues that students encounter there. Following the tour, the governor directed the

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Bayero University suspends lectures due to hunger protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The management of Bayero University, Kano, has ordered that all scheduled lectures be suspended immediately. The direction was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Acting Registrar. “After a careful review of the situation in Kano State as a result of the National Protest, the […]

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LASU to resume academic activities Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

Authorities at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have mandated that academic and administrative operations on its campuses resume on Tuesday. Following the nationwide protests, the university stated last Wednesday that all activities would be suspended until further notice. However, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public

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OAU Research Team to hold validation workshop on how to end sexual and gender-based violence on campuses on Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

A dissemination/validation workshop on research on ways to reduce Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Nigerian tertiary institutions will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The research is being carried out by a team of Dons from the University, with Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade, former Vice-Chancellor of […]

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Wigwe University set to commence lectures September

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

All arrangements have been finalised for the commencement of lectures at Wigwe University from September 21, 2024/2025. This comes following the passing of Access Bank’s founder and CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in the United States with his wife and son in January. Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, the institution’s acting vice-chancellor,

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UNILAG announces post-UTME screening, eligibility criteria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 3, 2024

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka management has announced the start of online registration for this year’s post-UTME screening for prospective students seeking admission to all of its undergraduate courses and programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. The university has also established eligibility criteria for screening and admission. Mrs Olakunle Makinde,

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Germany announces a 6% increase in proof-of-funds requirement for international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

The German government has increased the proof-of-funds requirement by 6% for prospective international students in the 2024/25 academic year. International students seeking a study permit in Germany must establish financial resources of €11,904 (approximately US$12,875). This is part of its ongoing dedication to guaranteeing strong financial safeguards for