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Benue State University graduates best globally, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2024

Professor Joseph Tor Iorpuu, the vice chancellor of Benue State University in Makurdi, has praised the calibre of the university’s graduates, saying that they are succeeding in their chosen fields across the globe. During the one-week celebration of the university’s 30th

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Don urges FG to raise the budget for education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2024

Funsho Falade, an engineering professor at the University of Lagos, has pleaded with all tiers of government to boost funding for education. During the opening lecture, “The Beginning and the End of a Project,” Falade emphasised the necessity of better infrastructure for all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. He bemoaned the inadequate attention

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Vice Chancellor lists dangers to Nigeria’s food security

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2024

Prof. Olusola Kehinde, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), asserted that the university is capable of feeding the entire nation if certain steps are taken to counteract the challenges to food security that have been identified. Kehinde stated that the more than 10,000 hectares of land bequeathed to the university is […]

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FUTMinna set to graduate 7,312 students in combined convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 24, 2024

At the Federal University of Technology (FUTMinna), which is set to graduate 7,312 students during its 31st and 32nd combined convocation for the 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 academic sessions, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor, has announced that no less than roughly 189 undergraduate students will receive First Class Degrees in various disciplines. It was also […]

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UNILORIN postgraduate student expelled over alleged sexual assault

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 23, 2024

Mr. Mathew Adeboye Balogun, also known as Plato, has been expelled by the University of Ilorin’s management. His matriculation number is 14/25OD062. Mr. Balogun, a Master’s student in the university’s Department of Councillor Education, Faculty of Education, was dismissed from the university after it was determined that he had committed acts of sexual

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Licences of universities caught cheating during visits will be revoked – NUC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 21, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a warning to universities, cautioning them against taking short cuts during accreditation visits or face having their programme approval revoked. In an interview with Journalists on Sunday in Abuja, Chris Maiyaki, the commission’s acting executive secretary, issued the warning. Institutions and courses that do not

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UNILAG Convocation: Falola encourages the study of Ifa and witchcraft in Nigerian institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 17, 2024

Toyin Fola, a renowned African intellectual and history professor, has promoted the study of Ifa and witchcraft as courses that are coupled with science and economics to award degree certifications in Nigerian universities. In addition, he suggested that lecturers and students communicate with each other in native tongues, regardless of the subjects they are studying […]

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ATBU’s Policy Regarding Drug Test for Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 17, 2024

Students returning for the current academic year at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi have received a circular from the university’s management directing them to take a toxicology test, commonly referred to as a drug test. This test checks for drugs or other chemicals in a person’s blood, urine, or saliva. A report claims […]

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LASU student emerges president of global association of postgraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Edward Olutoke, a postgraduate student at Lagos State University (LASU), has emphasised the importance of international collaboration among students. He says that instead of focusing only on their alma mater, postgraduate students should collaborate with their peers at other universities to foster the exchange of ideas across borders. In a speech shortly after being

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Elizade University names Kayode Ijadunola institution’s new VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo state, has announced the appointment of Kayode Thadius Ijadunola, a professor of medicine, as the institution’s fourth official vice-chancellor. The appointment will take effect on February 1st, 2024, according to a statement signed by Williams Olufunmi, Head of Elizade Public Relations, and released by the Institution’s

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Pre-science Admission Form 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

The management of UNIZIK has begun the sale of forms for admission into its Pre-science programme for 2023/2024 academic session. Interested candidates should check below to find out the cost of form, admission requirements/qualifications, the available courses offered, and the step-by-step procedures on how to apply for admission.  The Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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NANS appeals to FG to step in over the proposed hike in tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2024

In response to several tertiary institutions’ intentions to raise tuition, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has once again urged the federal government to act quickly to save its students. This was stated in a Thursday statement by NANS. Recent plans for tuition price increases, particularly from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)

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FUTA proposed school fees schedule for the new academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2024

The Management of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) wishes to inform the general public that the school fees for 2023/2024 academic session has been released and published online. The breakdown of the Federal University of Technology, Akure School Fees schedule for 2023/2024 academic session is published below.

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Igbinedion University sets up a tablet-manufacturing factory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

According to Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo, it has established a tablet manufacturing plant to service the local needs of the host town and its teaching hospital. This was revealed on Wednesday during the 13th oath-taking/induction ceremony for 101 pharmacy graduates of the 2022/2023 session, by the vice-chancellor of the institution, Lawrence Ezemonye. He clarified

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UNILAG to graduate 17,464 students with 379 bagging first class

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

At the University of Lagos‘ 54th convocation, which is set for 7th of January, 340 students are  to graduate with first class.  Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the institution’s vice chancellor, revealed this information during a press conference to highlight events planned for the ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos. According to her, the 340 are among the […]

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ASUU opposes proposal to establish new universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2024

ASUU has protested the National Assembly’s proposal to establish 47 more federal universities. This was said by UI ASUU chairman Ayo Akinwole in an interview conducted on Tuesday in Ibadan, outside of the organization’s presentation of scholarships to a few deserving students. Concerned about the government’s inability to support the current federal

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Kaduna State University (KASU) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

Kaduna State University Admission list for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released. This is to inform all candidates who participated in the 2023/2024 Admission Screening Exercise that they can proceed to check if their names are on the Provisional Admission list of successful candidates.  The list of admitted candidates have been uploaded online via […]

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Fellowship alumni offers N1.6m scholarship to OAU students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

Over N1.6 million has been given by graduate members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification, a campus fellowship at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), to cover the cost of tuition for the school’s undergraduate students. The scholarship is for the 2022–2023 school year, the alumni stated in a statement on Monday. Through the Trustees of the […]

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Unilorin students to evaluate lecturers, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 9, 2024

Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), the vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, made a call to students yesterday encouraging them to take part in the upcoming student evaluation of staff. At a meeting with the leaders of the students union, Egbewole made the appeal and stated that the initiative was designed to guarantee the best […]

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Federal University Gashua (FUGashua) 2nd Batch Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2024

The Federal University Gashua administration has released the second batch merit admission list for 2023/2024 session. Candidates who took part in the admission processes and performed well during the exam, but were not shortlisted in the 1st list should see details on how to check the list below. This is to inform the general public […]