Category: Education

Oyetola assents Ilesa University Establishment Law  …as implementation committee begins compositional structures

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The Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday assented the Law seeking to upgrade the Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a full-fleged University. The Governor’s assent followed the successful passage of the Executive Bill into Law by the Osun  House of Assembly in August this year. Speaking shortly after assenting to the law, Governor Oyetola reiterated the fact that the decision of government to upgrade the CoE to a university was “not a product of fanciful effort”, but a “thorough and rigorous interrogation, characteristic of the culture of deep…

Gov Sani Bello congratulates new FUT Minna Vice Chancellor, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta 

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Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta on his emergence as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The Governor In a statement described the appointment as well deserved in view of Professor Adamu Kuta’s excellent commitment, hard work and selfless service to humanity. The Governor, who expressed displeasure at the prolonged and incessant closure of universities in the country due to strikes, called on the incoming Vice Chancellor to liaise with his co-Vice Chancellors across the country to find lasting…

WOSA congratulates FUT Minna New VC Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta 

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The National President of Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA), Dr. Zubairu Ibrahim Tswachi has congratulated Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta over his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna.   A statement issued by the National President disclosed that the entire members of WOSA are thrilled to hear that Professor Kuta who is a WOSA Compatriot and a Professor of Microbiology was appointed as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of FUT Minna. According to Dr. Tswachi, “the emergence of Professor Adamu Kuta in a highly comparative process, was…

Shun hatred, embrace love, VC urges Nigerians … as Ahman Pategi University commemorates Peace Day

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Nigerians have been urged to stop hating one another and embrace love in their relationships both online and in real life.   The Vice Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, gave this charge while presenting his lecture commemorating the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2022 at Ahman Pategi University, Patigi.   According to the Fellow of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, hating people was like taking poison and thinking it would harm the hated or giving another person free accommodation in one’s heart.  …

CONUA asks Vice-Chancellors to Re-open Varsities

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The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has urged the Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian public universities to re-open the institutions for the commencement of academic activities in line with the judgement of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, today.     The National Coordinator, CONUA, ‘Niyi Sunmonu said”This becomes imperative as the court is one of the recognised tools of democratic engagement in the country. Since CONUA members have not been on strike, re-opening the universities will make it possible to duly continue work, stem the restlessness among the students who have had…

JUST IN: Court orders ASUU to call off strike

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The National Industrial Court ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to go back to work.   The Federal Government in a suit prayed for the order for ASUU to call off its seven months strike.   The Minister of Labour and Employment on behalf of the Federal Government had filed the matter before the court by way of referral to resolve the issue of the ongoing strike by ASUU.   J.U.K Igwe, SAN, counsel to Nigerian govt, in his submission, had informed the court that the application for…

Atiku, Obi,Tinubu as Variance Economic Reformist By Adefolarin A Olamilekan

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In less than two weeks from today the 2023 general election campaigns would commence officially. With political parties and their supporters going into the streets, villages, towns and cities. Across the country to present campaign promises to the electorates that candidates tend to fulfil if they eventually win. Granted, the general election is not about the Presidency alone, there are elections for Governorship, National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly’s respectively. Nevertheless, this article concentrates on the presidency going by the weight it carries. Yet, the President’s position determined a…

NOUN to host maiden UN Day Of Peace Sept 21

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The Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution ,National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will on Sept. 21, join the world to mark the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. In a statement issued on Monday, Chairman of Media and Publicity sub-committee, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the theme for this year’s celebration is “End Racism, Build Peace.” He disclosed that highlights of the Peace Day include a lecture by Prof. Uwakwe Abugu, Vice Chancellor, Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa state at the Convocation Arena, NOUN Headquarters, Abuja from 10am. He said other…

MURIC Abuja congratulates new Unilorin VC ,Prof Abdul-Wahab Egbewole

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Abuja Chapter has rejoiced with Professor. ABDUL-WAHAB OLASUPO EBGEWOLE, (SAN). on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin.   MURIC in a statement jointly signed by Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, Chairman and Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Ghali, Secretary said Prof. Abdul-Wahab Olasupo appointment came at a crucial period in the Nation Education trying moment during which his wealth of experience, wisdom, intellectual capacity and Leadership qualities cum emotional intelligence will be most needed.   “We give thanks and utmost gratitude to Allah for His mercies upon Prof.…

Oyetola congratulates Egbewole,new Unilorin VC …. Says appointment well deserved

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Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, on his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.   In a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola expressed delight over the appointment of the Osun-born Professor of Law, described it as well deserved.   He noted that the emergence of Egbewole through a rigorous selection and highly competitive process, was a testament to his long years of academic excellence, hard work, and demonstration of great leadership…