FG denies plans to hand over universities to private investors
The federal government has disputed claims that it is selling public universities to private investors. Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, stated that there […]
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Tantita Security awards N5 million each to FUPRE’s best graduating students
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has donated N5 million each to the two finest graduating students from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) […]
UI students protest over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply
Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State are currently protesting the introduction of a 10-hour daily electrical supply on campus. According to reports, […]
ATBUTH performed over 30 laser surgeries for kidney stones in 8 months – CMD
Dr. Jibrin Bara, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, has revealed that the hospital has successfully completed […]
EBSU introduces sign language, opens special education department
Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), has announced the establishment of a Special Education department for the blind, deaf and dumb […]
ASUU awards scholarships to 6 indigent students of LASUED
Six indigent students from Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) in Ijanikin were recently given scholarships by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at both […]
Armed robber falls inside well after robbing students’ hostel
Bob Jay, an armed robber, fell into an open well while raiding a student dorm with his accomplices at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) […]
Chrisland University Announces Appointment of Commodore Kunle Olawumi as Associate Professor
Former Deputy Director of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, Nigeria(DHQ), and a former Commandant of the Defence Intelligence College, Nigeria, retired Commodore Adekunle […]
86 universities, others conducted illegal admission — JAMB
An analysis of data on admissions for the 2022/2023 admission session in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions of learning revealed that 88 institutions admitted […]
Incoming students to receive discounts of 10-50% on tuition fees as AUN celebrates 20th anniversary
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State’s capital, is awarding tuition scholarships to young students from Nigeria […]
Dangote pledges seven interventions to Aliko Dangote University
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has pledged seven critical interventions at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil to improve educational progress. […]
Pro-Chancellors: It is illegal to dissolve an institution’s governing body indiscriminately
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities has urged university stakeholders to work together to address challenges facing the sector. Senator Joshua Lidani, Chairman of […]
Bayero University expels 29 students, suspends 3 others for exam misconduct
Bayero University Kano has expelled 29 students for examination misconduct. Similarly, the institution has rusticated three students and issued warnings to 15 others. According to […]
3 administrators at Columbia University dismissed over texts on antisemitic tropes
Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions for allegedly sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum on Jewish […]
LASU students hold peaceful protest against CBT and other additional fees
Lagos State University students protested peacefully on Monday against the institution’s adoption of the N10,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT), as well as forensic and counselling fees. […]
TASUED resumes suspended second semester exams today
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun has decided that the suspended 2nd Semester Examination be resumed on Tuesday, July 9th. […]
Kwara University expels 175 students
Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offenses. Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, stated that the expulsion was approved […]
Missing UNN female student found dead on campus
Favour, a female student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu state, was found dead on campus. The 100-level student from the Department of […]
NNPCL, SPDC donate ultramodern ICT centre to Bauchi University
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) have provided a cutting-edge information and communication technology (ICT) facility to Sa’adu […]
ASUU withdraws services, boycotts all academic activities in UNIBEN
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 […]