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Final-Year Student, Three Others Jailed for Internet Fraud in Kwara

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has secured the conviction of a final-year student and three others involved in internet fraud in Kwara State. The convicted student, Olaitan Abdulwahab Damilare, a 25-year-old final-year Quantity Surveying student, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by Justice M.M. Akanbi of the […]

UI Faces Backlash Over Suspension of Student Activists as Groups Demand Reinstatement

By: Erewunmi Peace The University of Ibadan (UI) is under fire from human rights organizations, student bodies, and advocacy groups following the suspension of student activists who protested against recent fee hikes. The suspended students—Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and reportedly Nice Linus—were sanctioned for their involvement in what the university described as “acts of misconduct” […]

UNICAL Sends Home Over 300 Dental Students Amid Departmental Collapse and Quota Scandal

By Erewunmi Peace The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has come under intense public scrutiny after ordering over 300 dental students—from 200 to 600 level—to vacate the campus, following revelations that the institution had grossly exceeded its approved admission quota. The decision, which was reportedly communicated during a tense meeting between the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku […]

JAMB Clears FUTA Graduate in Admission Dispute

By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially cleared Basola Jamiu Owodunni, a First-Class graduate of Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), after a highly publicized admission dispute. Basola, who graduated in December 2024 with a CGPA of 4.41, had raised alarm in June after discovering that […]

LASU Sacks Dean of Epe Campus, Another Lecturer Over Sexual Harassment, Financial Misconduct

By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council has approved the immediate dismissal of two senior academic staff, including the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the university’s Epe Campus, over allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct, and financial impropriety. This decision was taken during the institution’s 143rd Statutory Governing Council meeting held […]

FUNAAB’s DVC, Development – Prof. M.O. Atayese – Appointed Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of FUADSI

By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move marking the beginning of academic operations at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Prof. Atayese, who currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]

FUTA Responds to JAMB’s Rejection of Graduate’s Admission – Full Story on Jamiu Basola’s Ordeal

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has officially addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the admission status of one of its graduates, Jamiu Basola Owodunni, after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) declared his admission invalid. The Student’s Plight Jamiu Basola, who enrolled in FUTA’s Civil Engineering program in 2017 and […]

Professor Joseph Ayodele Appointed as New Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University

Ekiti State University (EKSU) has appointed Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as its new Vice-Chancellor, following the approval of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. His appointment took effect from August 20, 2024, succeeding Professor Edward Olanipekun. Professor Ayodele is a distinguished educationist, economist, and scholar with a remarkable academic and administrative career. He holds a First Class Bachelor […]

Niger State Government Orders Immediate Closure of IBB University Over Security Concerns

By Erewunmi Peace The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, following growing concerns over campus security. This directive was announced on Tuesday, June 25, in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman. The government stated that the closure […]

ABUAD – 84th University Globally

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings rates Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, among the first 100 universities in the world, 3rd in Africa and the first in Nigeria for the 4th consecutive year.

WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results for Private Candidates

By Damilola Adeleke The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, second series. The acting Head, Public Affairs , Moyo Adesina in a statement, explained that this year’s exam was conducted in two modes for the […]

Stakeholders Differ On Proposed 12-year Education System

By Damilola Adeleke The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 […]

2025 UTME: We won’t conduct admissions for Law programme in 8 Universities – JAMB

By Damilola Adeleke The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has informed prospective candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations that it would not conduct admissions for Law programme in some selected universities. The universities are Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State; Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State; Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State; Western […]

2025: ASUU Foresees Prolonged Struggle With FG Over Unresolved Issues

By Damilola Adeleke The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that 2025 could witness prolonged confrontations with the Federal Government unless concrete steps are taken to resolve lingering issues in the education sector. The Ibadan Chapter Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, stated on January 2, 2025, that efforts by the FG in […]

JUST IN: NYSC DG Gives Fresh Update on N77,000 Allowance

By Damilola Adeleke Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has reassured corps members of a planned increase in their monthly allowance to N77,000. During the commissioning of a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance Company in Abuja, Ahmed confirmed that arrangements for the increment have been […]

40 Profs, Senior Lecturers Protest Against Alleged Illegal VC Appointment at UniAbuja

By Damilola Adeleke The crisis at the University of Abuja over the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as the substantive Vice-Chancellor has escalated. Over 50 professors and senior lecturers went on protest at the Federal Ministry of Education, demanding that the Minister address what they describe as a flawed and illegal appointment process. Sources reveal […]

Students can resit papers in January and February 2025 – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new initiative allowing students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. Speaking on television morning show on Tuesday, December 31, the […]

JUST IN: History Classes to Resume in Nigerian Schools in 2025

By Damilola Adeleke The Nigerian government has announced the reinstatement of history as a subject in primary and secondary schools nationwide, starting in 2025. The decision, described as a directive from President Bola Tinubu, was revealed by Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during an appearance on Channels Television’s End-of-Year Special Review program. Minister Alausa noted […]

ABUAD Attains World-Class Ranking

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, has emerged number one in two categories of 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and for the third consecutive year Nigeria’s number one among 264 public and private universities.

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