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Nigeria @64: NANS to organise prayers at churches, mosques

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 26, 2024

As part of the 2024 Independence Day celebrations, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to hold prayers at mosques on Friday and churches on Sunday. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, revealed at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday that the prayers

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ASUU threatens fresh strike, gives FG 14-day ultimatum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 25, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued the Federal Government a fresh 14-day deadline to resolve outstanding issues. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke made this clear in a statement on Wednesday. Osodeke expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics. As a result, it has issued a 14-day ultimatum to President […]

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Adeleke increases Uniosun staff salary by 35%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 22, 2024

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke increased the salary of teaching and non-teaching staff of Osun State University (Uniosun) by 25% and 35%, respectively. Speaking at the institution’s 14th convocation event at the Osogbo campus over the weekend, Adeleke stressed that the university is running smoothly because there are no strikes or labour unrest among workers. He

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Fire guts University College Hospital in Ibadan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 22, 2024

A fire ravaged a section of the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, early Sunday morning. The fire broke out in one of the hospital’s offices on the third level of the South West 3 Ward. However, men from the Oyo State Fire Service arrived at the hospital to extinguish the fire, causing panic in […]

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OAUTH CMD orders the removal of beds from offices to tackle sexual misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

Professor John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the removal of beds from hospital offices in an effort to tackle sexual harassment. This measure, he explained, aims to reduce misconduct, particularly against female staff. During a press conference at the hospital complex to provide

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NMCN inducts 46 nursing students from Bowen University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) inducted 46 nursing graduates from Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State. Professor Olufemi Awotunde, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, stressed during the 5th Induction ceremony on Thursday that nursing is more than just a profession; it is a calling that calls for deep compassion and […]

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UniMaid names Mohammed Mele as substantive Vice-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

The University of Maiduguri’s governing board has approved Mohammed Mele’s appointment as substantive vice-chancellor. The council made the announcement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, through the university’s registrar, Ahmad Lawan. He stated that the development followed the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board’s recommendations. “The Governing

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NANS calls for immediate removal of UI VC due to overbearing leadership

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 19, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), an umbrella body of students in Nigeria and abroad, has requested the immediate removal of Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), for what it describes as tyrannical leadership. It should be noted that the institution’s administration closed the university for three weeks in

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NELFUND approves loans for 3,283 UI students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 19, 2024

The management of the University of Ibadan has acknowledged that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved loan applications for 3,283 students at the university. In an internal memo issued on Wednesday, management stated that the loans had been approved, but the funds had yet to be received. The memo, signed by the institution’s Registrar, G. O. […]

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Governor Radda approves N340m for restoration of Katsina University electricity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, approved more than N340 million to restore electricity to the state-owned Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYUK). This was made known in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday by the Director Press of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua. Aliyu-Yar’adua

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NUC approves postgraduate programmes in Law, Architecture for Elizade University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, has gained full accreditation for its Postgraduate programmes (LLM., M.Phil., and PhD) in Law and M.Sc. Architecture from the National Universities Commission. This was announced in a statement by the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Williams Olufunmi, who stated that the accreditation will take effect with the

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FUTA introduces MBA, other professional programs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has approved and introduced Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and other professional programs managed by the School of Professional Development (FUTA-SPD). The establishment of the FUTA-SPD is expected to strengthen the University’s efforts in technological training and inventive

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59 bag first class as UNIOSUN graduates 2,409 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), disclosed on Tuesday that 59 students from the school received first class with (2.75) percent out of 2,409 students who will graduate this year from the university. According to him, a total of 2,409 degrees and diplomas will be awarded at the event this year, […]

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60 Presidential Amnesty Scholars Receive First Class Degrees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 13, 2024

Between 2016 and 2023, 60 students who received scholarships through the Presidential Amnesty Programme earned first-class degrees in a variety of competitive disciplines. Dr. Charles Ariye, the PAP’s Head of Education, made this known in a statement on Thursday. The first-class graduates excelled in a variety of subjects, including electrical/electronics

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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 Tuesday. According to Molwus, the affected employees are from […]

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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