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Student dies inside Veritas University gym

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

Mr. Joshua Daniel, a student at Veritas University in Abuja, died on campus while exercising in the school’s gym. This comes as the university’s administration has committed to cooperate with competent authorities in the investigation into the student’s death. Ben Agande, the

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ASUU begins indefinite strike at the University of Abuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has declared an indefinite strike to address concerns about recent events within the union. The decision to go on strike was announced on Thursday following a congress at the institution’s Permanent Site. Members of the UniAbuja ASUU have expressed dissatisfaction with the […]

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Female student of Aliko Dangote University found dead in her apartment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level student at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, was found dead in her off-campus apartment. Aisha was claimed to have written her first examination before being discovered dead after retiring to her room. While the specific cause of her unexpected death is unknown, some of her coworkers […]

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Tinubu, Jonathan, Others to Grace Igbinedion University’s 25th Anniversary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) were named yesterday as dignitaries to attend Igbinedion University’s (IUO) 25th anniversary celebration. On May 10, 1999, the then-military Head of State, Abubakar, issued a certificate of operation for Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria’s

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BUA donates 108-bed hostel to FUTMinna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being carried out under the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, is anticipated to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students on the university’s

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2 AAU in students killed during cult clash in Edo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Two AAU, Ekpoma students were reportedly shot dead after a clash between rival cult groups in the state. The clash resulted in the death of a student union government official at the college. It was discovered that the killings occurred last Friday. The Students’ Union Government official was believed to be a 400-Level student at […]

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UNIBEN authorities suspend student union government indefinitely

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The University of Benin’s student union government has been placed on indefinite suspension by the school’s administration. The university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, revealed the union’s decision in a letter to the university’s community that was made available to media on Tuesday in Benin City. The letter read, “After due consideration

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JAMB: UNILORIN Remains the Most Preferred University among UTME Candidates in 4 Years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

From 2020 to 2023, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was the most sought-after higher education institution in Nigeria among Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates. The discovery was revealed recently at an ongoing policy discussion headed by Andrew Adejoh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. According to the Joint Admission and

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Ajilore to deliver Babcock University’s 48th inaugural lecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Professor Kolade Ajilore, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, will deliver the institution’s 48th Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. According to the Registrar, Dr Jonathan Nwosu, “the Professor of Marketing Communications, Prof Ajilore, will deliver a paper

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MDCN accredits medicine at Novena University/Asaba Specialist Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2024

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved Medicine as a complete academic curriculum at Novena University/Asaba Specialist Hospital. This accomplishment, according to stakeholders, was made possible by the commitment, drive, and resilience of Prof Ofili Charles, Provost of the College of Medical and Health Sciences, Novena University, and Dr. P. A.

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Isyaku Rabiu University introduces 16 undergraduate programmes – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Kano (KHAIRUN) has announced its 16 undergraduate programmes. Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, the university’s vice chancellor, made the announcement during a press briefing in Kano on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the university’s official commissioning is scheduled for April 27. Mr Garba, speaking through the

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Chaos ensues at LAUTECH as police officer allegedly shoots a student, injures others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

On Monday, pandemonium erupted at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, when a police officer allegedly shot one student and injured two others. According to reports, the sad situation occurred when the police officer, who has yet to be identified, was asked to resolve a quarrel between two persons at […]

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UI to matriculate 3,749 undergraduate students for the 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

The University of Ibadan in Oyo state has announced that it has admitted 3,749 students to its various undergraduate programmes. According to the institution, the students were admitted for the academic session 2023/2024. The institution made these claims in a statement released to the media by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Adejoke Akinpelu. The […]

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UNN lecturer caught with pants down inside office with a female student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

A lecturer at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, was discovered pants down in his office with a female student. The unnamed man is claimed to be a lecturer at the institution’s School of General Studies. The victim is believed to be someone’s wife. A speaker in the viral video remarked, “We’ve been following this […]

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TETFund installs kidney transplant equipment in 6 locations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has completed the procurement and installation of transplant equipment in six tertiary health facilities in the country to aid in the end-stage of renal disease management. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (formerly Bayero University Teaching Hospital) in Kano, Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital in Zaria, the University of Abuja Teaching

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FG to review minimum entry age for universities, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has said that the federal government intends to review and set the minimum entry age for postsecondary institutions in the country at 18 years. The minister, who made the remark while supervising the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja, cautioned parents not to push their children and […]

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ASUU threatens to boycott UNIBEN’s resumption due to violence on campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to boycott the resumption of classes on April 28, 2024, due to campus violence. ASUU is calling for prompt action and the initiation of required steps to stop the institution’s errant students from repeatedly violently attacking lecturers and management staff. […]

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Nigeria’s first private open university introduces MBA programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Miva Open institution, a major Nigerian private online institution licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC), has introduced a Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum aimed at preparing African business leaders for the emerging global economy. Sim Shagaya, the chancellor of Miva Open University, recently stated that the Miva MBA degree is designed

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NUC to collaborate with Sunderland University in UK to strengthen transnational education policies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a visit to the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom as part of efforts to promote transnational education and improve the ranking of Nigerian universities. The London Academy Business School facilitated this first-of-its-kind visit. It allowed the universities to finish processes for implementing

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Nwifuru reduces university tuition fees, increases workers salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reduced the tuition costs at Ebonyi State University by 10%. Mr Nwifuru has also approved salary increases of 20% and 10% for the state-owned institution’s academic and non-academic workers, respectively. The governor made the announcement on Saturday during the university’s 12th to 15th combined convocation event,