NASU/SSANU, University of Ibadan Chapter Stage Peaceful Protest

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the main entrance of the Institution. The protest disrupted vehicular movement, following the blockage of the UI-Sango ever-busy road by the protesters for almost an hour. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions such as “Federal Government should honour 2009 agreement made with the Union,” Nigeria workers are hungry,” JAC demands immediate...

Kwara State University Expels 175 Students For Possession Of Firearm, Others

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offences ranging from examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others. The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by t The institution’s acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu in a statement made available to Newsmen said the expelled students were penalized for the...

NELFUND Opens Student Loan Programme for 36 State Institutions

Doors to higher education just swung wider for students across Nigeria. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, announced on 7th July that students enrolled in 36 state-owned universities and colleges can now apply for student loans. NELFUND collaborated with these institutions to ensure their student information was uploaded to the Student Verification System, SVS, – a key step for loan eligibility. The programme applies to students attending the following institutions: Adamawa State University, Mubi; Ramat...

“We are Engaging in Programmes that Reflect our Values” – Omenugha

The Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, has said that the Institution is engaging in programmes that mirror the school’s values, ahead of the climate summit to be hosted by the university. “We are engaging in programmes that will make us reflect our values”, Prof. Omenugha said during a press briefing which was held at the Vice-Chancellor’s conference room of the university, on Tuesday. Since resumption, Prof. Kate Omenugha has continued her...

National Universities Commission Approves 43 Academic Programmes For FUK

The Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run all 43 academic programmes presented for accreditation during the October/November 2023 accreditation exercise. The approval was contained in a document by NUC with reference number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/327 addressed to the vice chancellor, Prof. Umaru A. Pate with the caption, “Result of the October/November 2023 Accreditation of Academic Programmes in Nigerian Universities. A statement signed by the varsity’s PRO,...

UK University Prioritizes Nigerian Applicants Ahead of September Intake

A United Kingdom University, Online Business School Coventry, has developed a teaching and learning model to attract Nigerian working-class students interested in advanced degrees abroad. The university which offers short courses and higher degrees in a broad range of professional courses including accounting, business management, information technology, health and social care, hotel and hospitality, human resource management, and a variety of other courses, offers a complete hybrid education at a comparatively more affordable cost. This...

Be Decisive, Understand Risks, NAF Chief Urges JC 97 Graduands

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar has urged graduands of Junior Course (JC) 97 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna State, on the 3 essentials of junior command leadership which include being decisive, understanding risks and focusing on the desired end-state. According to the CAS, as junior commanders, being indecisive was not an option, just as decisive leaders sometimes make bad decisions. Abubakar, however, noted...

Over 4.7 million Pupils Learn Sitting On Bare floors

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared a State of Emergency in the Education sector, accusing the immediate past administration in the State of neglecting the sector. The governor made the declaration in Kano, alleging that the past administration sold some public schools and converted others to private shops. He expressed concern over the rising number of out-of-school children, with nearly a million youngsters currently denied access to educational opportunities. Gov. Yusuf said...

Nigerian University Unveils Climate Action Across  Campuses

Anambra State-owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University has unveiled an action plan on how to address the adverse impact of climate change across all three campuses of the university. For the first time, the university shall be hosting the 2024 Tree Planting and Climate Action Summit. This summit will be held on July 17th, 2024 at the Igbariam campus of the university and will mark the beginning of the climate action by the Institution. A statement by...

Anambra Facilitates International Advanced Agro Training for Four Persons

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Youth Empowerment Programmes, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has facilitated specialist agro/farming business training, sponsored by the Government of China, for four Anambra indigenes. The training that is going to be held in China is a high-impact seminar on agriculture, agro-business, and farming and for this cohort, only fifty slots were reserved for Africa by the Chinese Government. The Anambra beneficiaries are; Udogu Augustine, Ude Arinze, Uju...

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