ASUU carpets Fashola, LASU VC; accuses them of encouraging crisis
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos chapter, on Wednesday, accused the Lagos State Government of encouraging the crisis rocking Lagos State University (LASU)....
View ArticleNiger 2015: NANS dissociates itself from endorsing any aspirant
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Niger State chapter, has denied endorsing any aspirant for the 2015 gubernatorial election in the the state. “Such endorsement exists only in the...
View ArticleLASU withdraws ASUU chairman’s PhD certificates, 13 others
The management of the Lagos State University (LASU) has withdrawn the PhD certificates of some of its members, which include the Chairman of ASUU, LASU branch, Dr. Adekunle Idris. This was made known...
View ArticleUNIJOS shut down indefinitely as security operatives shoot four students
The University of Jos has been shut down indefinitely. The decision was made following the outbreak of violence at the institution during day 2 of the students’ protests against hike in tuition fees....
View ArticleUNIMAID admits 6,250 students, advises them against cultism
A total of 6250 students gained admission into the eleven facilities of the University of Maiduguri to undergo various degree programmes through Direct Entry and University Tertiary Matriculation...
View ArticleEducation Minister tasks examination bodies to sustain success rate of...
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, on Thursday said sustainability in exam success rate of students would require strengthened collaboration and networking amongst the national...
View ArticleAmbrose Alli University to host Nigerian law students’ competition
The Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Edo, is to host the 10th edition of the Client Counselling Competition among Nigerian law students, according to a statement. The statement, signed by the...
View ArticleFederal Government approves N800m for research centre in UNIPORT
The Federal Government said on Tuesday that it has approved N800 million for the construction of a “state-of-the-art” library at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Education Minister, Ibrahim...
View ArticleThe Polytechnic Ibadan graduates 4,977
The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Friday turned out another set of graduates totaling 4,977. While 3,675 graduated with National Diploma (ND), 1,302 graduated with Higher National Diploma (HND). Speaking at...
View ArticleLASU: ASUU vows action over withdrawal of branch chairman’s Ph.D
National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Nasir Isa, has described as irresponsible, the withdrawal by the Lagos State University of the Ph.D awarded to ASUU chairman,...
View ArticleMadonna University students revolt over suspension of final year student
Students of the Madonna University, Elele Campus in Port- Harcourt , Rivers State are revolting over what they described as unlawful suspension of final year Nursing Students. The Students, who have...
View ArticleFee hike: UNN students barricade VC’s office
Post-graduate students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Wednesday barricaded the office block of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ben Ozumba, protesting hike in school fees. The...
View ArticleKwara University sets up committee for study of Nollywood
Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’ Allah, has inaugurated a committee to see to the establishment of the Centre for Nollywood Studies at the university....
View ArticleCourt strikes out Ondo Poly appeal on sacked workers
An industrial court sitting in Akure has dismissed an appeal of “stay of execution” filed by the management of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) over the judgement of the 32 sacked workers of...
View ArticleWAEC releases Nov/Dec 2014 results, says 70% of students failed
The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has released the November/December 2014 WASCE result. The body said out of the 246,853 candidates who sat for the exams, only 72,522 candidates, representing...
View ArticleFederal University workers in Ekiti protest poor treatment from school...
Academic activities in the Federal University Oye- Ekiti were yesterday paralyzed as workers trooped out to protest poor treatment from the school authority. The protesters included both academic and...
View ArticleN1.3trn NEEDS Assessment Funds: Minister insists on due process
The Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has strongly warned all public universities who are beneficiaries of the annual N1.3 trillion NEEDS assessment fund to adhere strictly to due process in all...
View ArticleUNILORIN matriculates 12, 650 students for 2014/2015 academic year
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Monday matriculated 12,650 for its 2014/2015 academic session, out of 114, 700 applicants. Eighty of the matriculating students were international students,...
View ArticleOutgoing AAUA VC, Mimiko honoured; promises to dedicate book to students
It was celebration galore at the weekend as the Students’ Union Government of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state honoured the vice-chancellor, Professor Femi Mimiko. The VC, a close...
View ArticleUniversity of Ibadan hosts 2014 Ariyomo Scholarship Programme for indigent...
The 2014 edition of annual scholarship grants in support of Ondo State students in higher institutions being sponsored by Engr. Tunji Ariyomo held at the University of Ibadan during the week. The...
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