Educational
The University of Ibadan has issued a query to two students, Olamide Iyanuoluwa and Aduwo Ayodele, for their involvement in a recent protest against fee hikes on campus. The students were accused of disrupting the inauguration of the Students’ Union administration and given 48 hours to respond, failing which may result in suspension. According to […]
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The initiative has also provided learning materials, including charts, maps, and furniture, among others. The state government has demonstrated its dedication to education by allocating $25 million to AGILE, with $21.42 million assessed and $19.92 million disbursed so far.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, has expressed strong reservations about the Federal Government’s student loan program, describing it as a ploy to enslave Nigerian students and keep them indebted to the country forever. The student loan program, which launched last Friday, has already received over 3,700 applications from students across 126
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The university management has confirmed the incident, stating that the students suspected of involvement have been expelled and handed over to the police for prosecution.
The Federal Ministry of Education has postponed the inauguration and retreat for pro-chancellors, chairmen, and members of governing councils of federal tertiary institutions, previously scheduled for May 30-31, 2024. This decision comes after a presidential directive to conduct a comprehensive review of the membership of the governing councils. The review was prompted by concerns that
FG Postpones Inauguration of Varsities Governing Council, Others. Read More »
A national dialogue has been convened for Rectors and Provosts of polytechnics and TVET-awarding institutions to discuss the proposed replacement of the Higher National Diploma (HND) program with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree. The meeting, scheduled for today, aims to address the long-standing discrimination faced by HND holders in employment and promotion. The National
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Nollywood actress and film producer, Chinenye Emekesiri paid a visit to Winsophia High School to speak with students about the positive uses of social media. Emekesiri highlighted the importance of social media as a tool for communication and collaboration, educating the students on its importance as well as advantages and disadvantages. She urged the students
The NUC is committed to expanding access to higher education, as the current 272 universities are insufficient to meet the growing demand for university education from Nigerian youth. To address this, the commission has identified strategic priorities, including curriculum development, quality assurance, research, and innovation.
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Additionally, JAMB addressed concerns about “cut-off marks,” stating that individual institutions submit their minimum admissible scores, which are then debated to arrive at a benchmark agreed upon by all Heads of Institutions at the annual Policy Meeting on Admissions.
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The NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen. Yushau’ Ahmed, emphasized the importance of enhancing the mobilisation process and eliminating obstacles to ensure a seamless experience for prospective corps members.
He reiterated the NYSC’s commitment to the security and welfare of corps members and appealed for support from stakeholders.
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