FG inaugurates N550m TETFund hostels at OkoPoly
The Federal Government on Saturday inaugurated two hostels, worth N550 million, at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. The construction of the male and female […]
Education
FUDMA confers honorary degrees on Shema, Emirs of Daura, Bichi
The Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, has conferred honorary degree on the former Gov. Ibrahim Shema. The university has also extended the same […]
Over 74,000 candidates register for 2023 NECO SSCE external
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – No fewer than 74,819 candidates are participating in the on-going 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for External […]
TETFund, live-wire of Nigeria’s universities — VC
Vice-Chancellor of Ebonyi state University (EBSU), Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, has said TETFund has been the live-wire of the nation’s universities. Ogbu made the remark […]
Girl-child education instrumental to reducing gender-based violence — Malala Fund
The Malala Fund says educating the girl-child is instrumental in reducing Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria Ms Pearl Uzokwe, U.S. Board Member, Malala Fund, stated […]
I’ll appoint a politician as VC of Ebonyi State University — Gov. Nwufuru
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has vowed to appoint a politician as the next vice chancellor of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. The News […]
It’s no-longer business as usual in UNICAL, says VC
Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has said the institution is now a more serious academic environment and will no longer […]
Why Nigerian universities can’t be autonomous- UNICAL VC
Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), says Nigerian universities cannot be financially autonomous, so long as they are not […]
Soludo appoints Prof. Omenugha as acting VC of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
By BARBARA KALU, Awka- Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Prof. Kate Omenugha as the acting Vice Chancellor of the state owned Chukwuemeka […]
Reps promise to end strikes in universities
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has promised to work toward ending recurring strikes in Nigerian universities. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman […]
45m Nigerian children enroll in basic education system
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on Monday disclosed that Nigeria has over 45 million children currently enrolled […]
15,750 teachers sit for professional qualifying exam – TRCN
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – No fewer than 15,750 teachers have sat for the professional qualifying examination for teachers across the country. The […]
Oyedepo tasks students on discipline, time usage
The Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Dr David Oyedepo, has advised newly admitted students to be disciplined and use their time wisely, in the course […]
UNILORIN announces dates for its 2023/24 Post-UTMEposr
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has said the registration for the 2023/24 Post-UTME Screening exercise which started on Nov. 23 […]
NDDC conducts Interviews for foreign post graduate scholarships
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced oral interviews for over 1,050 candidates for its Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship […]
30,000 Nigerians benefited from Commonwealth scholarship scheme –FG
The Federal Government has said that no fewer than 30,000 Nigerians have benefited from the commonwealth scholarship scheme since its inception in 1959. The […]
24th UNIMAID convocation: Tinubu pledges to revamp educational sector
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to improve the quality of education and foster intellectual growth across the […]
VP Shettima inspires graduands, harps on education as service to humanity
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The University of Maiduguri was on Saturday enveloped in a frenzy of academic recollection as Vice President Kashim […]
Nigerian universities require intensive, impactful research to attain world class status – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, says Nigerian universities must engage in intensive and impactful research to attain world class status. […]
FG reverses implementation of Nigerian universities’ payment of 40% IGR to govt
The Federal Government has announced the reversal of the implementation of payment of 40 per cent of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from Nigerian universities […]