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Lagos Lecturer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

On Thursday, an Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court found a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Kolawole Muyiwa, guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the rape of a student. Justice Rahman Oshodi, while delivering the sentence, ruled that

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FG-Approved Environment University Set to Operate from RSU Kira Campus — Fubara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the newly approved Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, authorized by President Bola Tinubu, will commence operations at the Kira Campus of Rivers State University (RSU). Governor Fubara made this announcement during his visit to the Kira Campus of RSU, where he inspected the state […]

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31 Students Graduate with First Class as OAUSTECH Hosts 3rd Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Okitipupa, Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, stated on Thursday that a total of 31 students from the institution will be graduating with First Class honours during the university’s 3rd convocation ceremony. Prof. Ologunorisa, who made this known during a press briefing held at the […]

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ASUU Announces Indefinite Strike, Halts Operations at Sokoto State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

The Sokoto State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a total, all-encompassing, and indefinite strike, effective from Wednesday. The union explained that the strike was caused by the inability of the university management, governing council, and the state government to resolve the long-standing issues previously raised by the union.

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Wigwe University Names Justice Augie as Pro-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Wigwe University has officially appointed retired Justice Amina Augie, a former Justice of the Supreme Court, to serve as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. Additionally, the university appointed Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi to the position of substantive Vice-Chancellor. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

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Nigerian Universities Offering Admission Without JAMB for the 2025/2026 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Nigerian students hoping to secure admission into universities across the country often face the difficult task of passing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which is conducted by The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The pressure to achieve a high score can be overwhelming; however, there are other available routes to obtain a university

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4 female university students abducted on campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

Four female students from Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, JoSTM, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, were kidnapped on campus by armed men on Tuesday night. This incident led the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, at the institution to call for the immediate release of the kidnapped students, attributing the unfortunate event […]

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Only 12,590 out of 50,000 applicants gained admission into LASU, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, revealed that out of more than 50,000 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates who applied to the university for the 2024/2025 academic session, only 12,590, accounting for 25.2 per cent, successfully gained admission. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the newly

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UI Students Applaud Adelabu for Resolving UCH Power Outage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

Students at the University of Ibadan (UI) have praised the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, for his efforts in resolving the extended power outage affecting the campus. His intervention resulted in the reinstatement of electricity at the university’s College Hospital (“UCH”). Mr. Bolaji Tunji, who serves as the Special Adviser on Strategic Communications

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How Nigeria Can Attain Quality University Education — TETFUND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has emphasized that to fulfill the core goals of education as outlined in the National Education Policy, Nigeria must urgently and sincerely address the obstacles hindering quality higher education. TETFUND identified these challenges as insufficient funding, recurring industrial actions, cultism, brain drain, insecurity, weak

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Dismissal of VCs, Governing Councils Hindering University Progress, Says NAAT

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 24, 2025

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has faulted the Federal Government over the frequent dissolution of university governing councils and the removal of vice chancellors, expressing that the trend is now hindering the smooth operation of tertiary institutions. NAAT President, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, voiced this concern during an emergency National

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100-level student accidentally kills UNIDEL finalist during driving practice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 23, 2025

Awele Eluemunor lost her life after being hit by a 100-level student of the same institution during a driving lesson. The unfortunate incident took place in Agbor, within the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, last Tuesday. Reports indicate that the female student, whose name remains undisclosed, was receiving driving lessons from her […]

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TETFUND Boss Advocates for University Autonomy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 23, 2025

On Saturday, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Mr. Sonny Echono, called on both the Federal and state governments to provide universities with complete autonomy. Echono made this appeal while delivering a convocation lecture titled “University Autonomy and the Challenge of Quality Tertiary Education in Nigeria” at the Federal University,

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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, state-owned enterprises, and pilgrimage boards at the Government House in Gombe,

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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