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ABU needs N3.6 billion to power university, says academic staff

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

Workers at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria have expressed concern that the tariff hike approval by  Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Band A consumers may worsen the power situation. They said that ABU and most universities are unable to afford the tariff because of

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Suspected bandits kill FUDMA lecturer, kidnap his children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, in Katsina State, was reportedly assassinated by bandits, who also abducted two of his children. The lecturer was allegedly murdered in the early hours of Tuesday at his home in Yarima quarters, Dutsinma local government area, Katsina State. Prior to his death, the […]

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3 UNILAG medical college students accused of sexual assault

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

Several sexual assault occurrences have been reported among students at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). Accounts from alleged students, who remained anonymous, described a few instances on platform X and the university’s alleged inaction. On Monday and Tuesday, the alleged victims used the hashtag

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UNIMAID professor dies in domestic accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of Prof. Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri, who died in an accident at home. Yusuf Lawal, the Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incidence in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying it occurred […]

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UK university, UNIOSUN train 22 Nigerians on proposal writing and grantsmanship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The University of Birmingham and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have selected 22 early-career Nigerian scholars for proposal writing and grantsmanship in  Humanities. The scholarships came from 17 different universities, including Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University, and the University of Ibadan, among others. Speaking at the beginning of

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Na’Allah resigns as UniAbuja’s VC, hands over to Maikudi

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

On Monday, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah handed over the University of Abuja’s affairs to Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice-Chancellor. Na’Allah was appointed vice-chancellor of the institution on July 1, 2019. Prior to his appointment as VC of UniAbuja, he was the Vice Chancellor of the state-owned Kwara State University in Malete. Na’Allah

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Court releases 12 Ajayi Crowther University students facing murder charges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Twelve of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo who were charged with suspected murder at Ibadan’s Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court were released on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 25 students who were arraigned on June 5 faced charges of conspiracy, murder, and negligence. Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the […]

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Moderate alcohol drinking is advantageous to health, says professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

Prof Augustine Ogbonna, a professor of Brewing Science and Technology at the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Uyo, has stated that there is no biblical prohibition against moderate alcohol consumption. He stated that, contrary to popular belief, moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages can be beneficial to health. Ogbonna spoke on […]

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VC applauds Prof. Gwarzo for donating two ambulances and a 60-seater luxury bus to FUDMA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The management of Federal University Dutsin-ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has praised the president of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo, for gifting two ambulances and a 60-seater deluxe bus to the university. Prof. Ar’mayau Bichi, the university’s vice-chancellor, made the commendation while leading the university’s management personnel on

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BSUTH establishes molecular laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

A fully functional molecular laboratory has been established at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi. It is capable of conducting tests and investigations in the areas of B group streptococcus nucleic acid, Chlamydia Trachomatis nucleic acid, Ureaplasma Urealyticum nucleic acid, human mycoplasma nucleic acid, and gonococcal nucleic acid. During the

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FUNAAB reveals why no lecturer has become a professor in two years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has explained why the university has been unable to promote any of its senior teaching staff to the post of professor in the past two years. The institution attributed the problem to the lack of a governing council, which has the authority to authorise such promotions. […]

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Top 10 medical universities in the world

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

In the realm of medical education, certain universities have consistently set the benchmark for excellence. Join us as we explore a curated list of the world’s top 10 medical universities, renowned for their cutting-edge research, distinguished faculty, and transformative impact on global healthcare. Here are the top 10 medical universities in the world: Harvard University

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NUC acredits 5 programmes at Salem University Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five additional academic programmes at Salem University Lokoja in Kogi. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the vice-chancellor, stated this to press in Lokoja on Friday. He stated that the approval was communicated to the school via a letter dated June 6 and signed by the acting director of accreditation, Abraham Chindusu, […]

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UNIOSUN awards research grants to 8 final-year students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) management awarded research support grants to eight final-year students. The grant was based on the school’s dedication to cultivating a strong research culture and prioritising problem-solving innovation. During the presentation of the cash to the students, Vice Chancellor Clement Adebooye stated, “N500,000 was

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UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old female as acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest professor of Law, as interim vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the institution’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting on Wednesday, according to a statement

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NUC accredits 11 courses at Ajayi Crowther University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

The National Universities Commission has given full accreditation for 11 new programmes at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, spanning seven faculties. This development was reported on Tuesday in a statement made accessible to newsmen which cited the NUC’s letter to the university dated June 6, 2024. Newly approved degrees include Business Administration,

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Kunle Olawunmi to Deliver Chrisland University’s Lecture on Nexus Between Governance and Societal Expectations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration, retired Commodore Kunle Olawumi, is scheduled to give a lecture at Chrisland University in Abeokuta on the relationship between governance and social well-being. The lecture will take place on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at 12 noon. The venue is The Marquee at the University campus on Ajebo Road in […]

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TRCN inducts 955 teachers in Plateau

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

On Monday, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) inducted 955 graduates from the University of Jos’ Faculty of Education as professional teachers. Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar of TRCN, administered the oath to the graduates and congratulated the inductees on successfully completing their training as professional teachers. Ajiboye, who was represented

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Bandits kill Usman Danfodio University Deputy Vice Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Prof. Yusuf Saidu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, was murdered by suspected bandits. Prof. Saidu, DVC Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, died unexpectedly on Monday while travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna. In a statement, the university management said, “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf

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FUPRE-CSD receives NUC accreditation for postgraduate studies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources-Center for Sustainable Development (FUPRE-CSD) reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the university’s professional postgraduate programmes. The Centre for Sustainable Development’s director, Emeka Elemike, made the announcement on Monday in a statement. “The Federal University of