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Governor Yahaya Explains 120% Tuition Increase at Gombe State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 22, 2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has justified the recent 120% rise in tuition fees at Gombe State University (GSU), emphasizing that the increase is essential for the institution’s growth. While speaking at the inauguration of governing councils for higher education institutions,

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President Tinubu approves establishment of new federal universities in Osun, Ekiti state

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval to Bills passed by the National Assembly to establish two federal universities in Ekiti and Osun States, representing a significant advancement for education. The newly approved institutions are the “Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences” in Iyin Ekiti and the “Federal University of

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Bells University’s COLFAST Offers Tuition-Free Agricultural Degrees for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria, through its College of Food, Agricultural Science and Technology (COLFAST), has announced a tuition-free initiative for qualified students seeking admission into its agriculture-focused programs for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (DAAT) offers specialized degrees in

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OAU to honour staff member killed by lion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 20, 2025

The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has pledged to honour the memory of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who lost his life to a lion at the university’s zoo. The university’s registrar, Mr. Adetunji Bakare, made this announcement on Wednesday during a one-day workshop commemorating the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s passing, held

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Hit-and-Run Driver Kills FUNAAB Professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 18, 2025

Residents of Ajebo Road Housing Estate, Kemta, Abeokuta, are in mourning following the tragic death of a Professor of Biochemical Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Oladipo Ademuyiwa, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the recently renovated Kemta-Somorin road on Sunday. Prof. Ademuyiwa, who was in his early 60s, had […]

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University of Luxembourg Announces 2025 Scholarships for Both EU and Non-EU Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The University of Luxembourg has officially opened applications for scholarships available to both EU and non-EU students for the 2025/26 academic session. These scholarships are designated for students applying to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, with the admission process already in progress. Applicants are not required to submit an IELTS score for their

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NANS Approves 15 Candidates for Presidential Race

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has published the results of its screening process for the forthcoming national convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Following a comprehensive evaluation, 15 candidates were deemed eligible, including Anzaku

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UNIZIK Investigates Allegation of Female Student Biting Lecturer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

The administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has announced that an investigation is underway regarding an incident involving a physical altercation between a lecturer and a student. Reports indicate that the altercation took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. […]

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FG Assumes Control of NOK University, Renames It University of Applied Sciences

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Government to take control of NOK University, located in Kachia, Kaduna State, and convert it into a federal institution. This directive from the president follows a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the complete forfeiture of the privately-owned NOK University to the Federal Government. […]

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Peter Obi Advocates for a Minimum of 1,000 Universities in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

Peter Obi, a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and a key opposition figure, has expressed that Nigeria should have no fewer than 1,000 universities, citing insights from his visit to Indonesia. Mr. Obi, who previously served as the governor of Anambra State and was a presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made this statement […]

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Bauchi University Lifts Ban on Gas Cylinders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State has lifted its previously imposed ban on students using gas cylinders for cooking in hostels. Prof. Sa’id Umar, the Dean of Students’ Affairs at the university, made this announcement on Sunday during an orientation program for newly admitted students. He stated that the Students’ Affairs […]

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OAUTHC Performs 55 Cancer Surgeries in One Month

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 10, 2025

Segun Alatise, a professor of surgery in the surgical oncology department at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife, stated that the hospital carried out 55 cancer surgeries within a month. On Monday, Mr. Alatise made this known while speaking in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He clarified that the department conducted 55 cancer surgeries […]

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Thailand University Announces Fully Funded International Internship for 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Thailand has introduced a fully funded international internship program lasting six weeks for the year 2025. This opportunity is available to students from around the world, and there is no application fee required to apply. As reported by Opportunities Corners, participants will have the chance to work with mentors […]

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NUC Signs MoU to Develop AI Ecosystem in Nigerian Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to create an extensive AI ecosystem within Nigerian universities. This landmark partnership is designed to equip academic institutions with state-of-the-art AI resources, research prospects,

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Top 10 Most Crowded Universities in the World

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

A recent report by Edumentors identified the ten most densely populated universities by assessing the number of students, faculty, and staff in relation to the total campus area (measured in km²). Unlike conventional rankings that emphasize academic reputation or financial resources, this study highlights the challenges posed by limited space, including restricted access

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Tinubu Dismisses UniAbuja and UNN VCs, Reassigns Pro-Chancellors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the Vice-Chancellors of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), while also dissolving the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University as part of a significant restructuring of federal universities. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

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Abiona to Present UI’s 576th Inaugural Lecture on February 13

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 6, 2025

The Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Ibadan, Prof. Adekeye Abiona, is scheduled to present the institution’s 576th inaugural lecture. The lecture, titled Nothing for Us, Without Us, will commence at 3 p.m. and will be presided over by the university’s vice-chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale. The event is set to take place on […]

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UNILORIN Student Commits Suicide Over Economic Hardship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 5, 2025

A male student in his second year at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), located in Kwara State, has allegedly taken his own life due to financial difficulties. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed, but he was a student of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS). Reports indicate that before […]

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UNILAG Set to Introduce Policy on Ethical Application of AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 5, 2025

The administration of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced plans to introduce a policy document focused on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic activities, aiming to “enhance critical thinking rather than fostering plagiarism and academic indolence.” The university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Prof. Bola Oboh,

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Kaduna State University ASUU to Commence Strike on February 11

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 4, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Kaduna State University chapter, has declared its intention to begin an indefinite strike on February 11 due to unresolved issues concerning staff welfare. This was stated in a letter signed by the union’s Chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr. Peter Waziri, which was addressed to the national body […]