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UNILORIN expels 6 final year students, 13 others for numerous misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Kwara State, has expelled and rusticated 19 students, six of them are final-year students, for suspected involvement in various infractions. On Monday, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, issued a press statement revealing

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McPherson University admits 551 students for 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2024

At its 12th matriculation ceremony, which took place at the University Multipurpose Hall in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, McPherson University officially admitted a new class of students for the 2023–2024 academic year. The acting registrar of the institution, Mr. Olufemi Adebowale, administered the matriculation oath to the matriculants, who were beaming in their radiant

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Kidnappers storm university campus, abduct 3 UNICAL students from hostels (SEE NAMES OF VICTIMS)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2024

The Cross River Police Command confirmed on Sunday the abduction of three University of Calabar (Unical) students. The command’s spokesman, SP Irene Ugbo, said that the students were abducted on Thursday night at one of the university dorms on campus. Ugbo, who did not provide information about the abduction, did say that the police were […]

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LAUTECH Acting VC warns incoming students to obey university’s law

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

Professor Rasaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, interim Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has warned newly enrolled students not to violate the institution’s statutes and regulations. He underlined that the university administration will not hesitate to impose appropriate punishments on anyone who violates such

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Ojukwu University promotes 25 staff to professional cadre

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

In her 76th committee meeting, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra, Appraisal and Promotion Committee (A&PC) announced the promotion of 25 staff members to the positions of Reader and Professor, respectively. At the University’s 127th Senate on March 27, 2024, Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha announced the promotions,

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Benue State University Teaching Hospital to commence IVF on 25 women

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2024

Dr. Stephen Hwande, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Benue State institution Teaching facility (BSUTH), Makurdi, has announced that the institution will perform In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) on 25 women at the hospital. Hwande, who disclosed this on Thursday while briefing reporters on the hospital’s recent accomplishments, stated that the facility has hired

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About 10,000 final-year students receive Kwara state bursary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2024

According to a statement from the Ministry of Tertiary Education, the Kwara state government has begun distributing 2023-2024 bursary grants to at least 9,989 final-year students from Kwara state. The recipients, whose true identities were established following a rigorous screening of the 27,314 total entries, were selected from the state’s 16 local government areas

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MTN Media Innovation Programme Opens for Applications

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2024

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media & Communications at Pan-Atlantic University have announced a call for applications from qualified media practitioners to participate in the 3rd edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-3), which will begin on May 20, 2024, at the Pan-Atlantic University’s Main Campus in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. MTN

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David Umahi University matriculates 800 students, expels 8 over misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2024

Eight students from David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences in Uburu, Ebonyi State, have been expelled for misconduct and indiscipline. In a similar manner, 800 students matriculated during the third matriculation ceremony. Professor Jesse Uneke, the institution’s vice-chancellor, stated this during the matriculation ceremony on the University campus. He

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FG promises to train teaching hospital personnel to improve healthcare delivery

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2024

The federal government has vowed to help train staff in teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions to address rising issues in healthcare delivery. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the pledge while receiving the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, led by its Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, on Wednesday at the

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Osun University server hacked over teachers’ recruitment test

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2024

The management of Osun State University has revealed that the school’s server was hacked overnight by unknown criminals in an attempt to disrupt the teachers’ recruitment test scheduled for today. A statement by Ademola Adesoji, the university’s spokesperson, reads: “Unexpectedly, our server was attacked at midnight today. We responded technically and

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Students bemoan rising cost of accommodation in tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2024

Students at Niger State’s tertiary institutions have spoken out about escalating accommodation costs, particularly off campus, and have begged with the state government to intervene. Students who expressed concern that most federal and state government-owned tertiary institutions do not have enough space to accommodate students admitted on an annual basis lamented

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Al-Muhhibah Open University Appoints Prof. Ahmed Garba as Acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2024

The Governing Council of Al-Muhhibah Open University in Abuja has accepted the appointment of Prof Ahmad Salisu Garba as Acting Vice-Chancellor. Garba’s appointment was announced in a letter dated March 25, 2023, from Barr. Muslim Migari, the university’s Registrar. Maigari stated that the appointment comes following the death of professor Muhtar Hanif

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Unizik Business School launches PG programmes on leadership and management

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2024

Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s Business School (UBS) has launched Post-Graduate and Certificate programmes for effective leadership and management in business, economy, and governance. Prof. Chinedu Onyeizugbe, the school’s director, revealed this in an interview with the media to celebrate the start of the new admission season, saying the decision was part of the

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Ex-minister Adelusi-Adeluyi to receive honorary doctorate from EKSU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 26, 2024

The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has chosen Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, a famous chemist and former Minister of Health and Human Resources, to receive an honorary Doctorate of Law (Honoris Causa) during the university’s upcoming convocation event. According to a letter from Ife Oluwole, EKSU’s Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, the event will

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TETFund spends over N23bn on research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) stated on Monday that it has already spent more than N23 billion on research across the country. Dr Hadiza Ismail, Assistant Director of Research and Development (R&D) of TETFund, revealed this at a validation workshop in Abuja titled “Strengthening Research and Innovation Funding Agencies in West Africa”. Hadiza,

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NUC calls for continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The National Universities Commission has urged for joint efforts to initiate continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian universities. Chris Maiyaki, interim executive secretary of the NUC, stated this at the British Council Workshop on Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian Universities, held on Monday at the Continental Hotel. He emphasised the

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Nigerian educational institutions attracted 709 foreign students in six years – Report

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

Between 2017 and 2023 academic years, 709 international students were admitted to Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other higher education institutions, despite ongoing industrial action, poor infrastructure, and deplorable learning conditions, according to data obtained from the Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday in Abuja. This is as more Nigerian students

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Withheld salaries: SSANU threatens ‘drastic action’ following seven-day strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has called off its seven-day warning strike over withheld salaries, vowing “drastic action” against the government. Mohammed Ibrahim, president of the association, made the announcement at a virtual stakeholders forum hosted by the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) in Lagos on Sunday. Ibeji

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SSANU, NASU end warning strike, announce resumption date

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 24, 2024

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have called off their seven-day warning strike. The two unions went on strike to press their demands for the release of their withheld four-month salaries. They said that it was not justifiable for the Federal Government to fund the Academic Staff […]