Category: Education

Parents of murdered 100 level Joshua Daniel-Ejigbo charges Veritas University to come out clean over child’s death

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The parents of slain 100Level student, Joshua Ejuojo Daniel-Ejigbo have called on the management of Veritas University to unravel the truth behind the death of son,the parents also distanced themselves from the recent arraignment and prosecution of three students of Veritas University in connection with their son’s death at Veritas University Bwari.   The parents said it was necessary to make the clarification because from the outset, they lost faith in the Police processes, which have been opaque and seemingly designed to frustrate them from getting to the truth.  …

Bisi Akande donates allowances as Pro-Chancellor to UI students

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Former acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande has offered deserving undergraduate students of the University of Ibadan the beneficiaries of his anticipated allowances as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council of the institution.   In a memorandum addressed to Ganiyu Saliu, registrar and secretary to the governing council, Akande described his appointment as a call to national service.   The former governor of Osun State said his allowances should be used to cover essential expenses for students studying mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology at…

UNICITI Int’l Education Hub,Swansea University launch Top-up program for African Nurses …… Students to enjoy 70% discount on Tuition fees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The UNICITI International Education Hub in Mauritius and Swansea University in Wales, UK today launched a One Year Top-up program designed for Nurses across Africa Continent.   The launched program titled “A Pathway to Excellence”was unveiled at a press conference held in Abuja by the Ambassador for Health and Education for UNICITI International Education Hub in Mauritius and Swansea University in Wales,Amb.Peace Onuiri.   Amb.Onuiri said the one-year top-up program is designed for nurses who already hold a diploma or BSc in nursing. In her words “This program, delivered by…

Include Religious Content,Instruction in Schools’ Curricula – UI Don tells policy makers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Professor Lateef O. Abbas has called on policy makers to include religious content/instruction in schools curricula to ensure moral education.   He also recommended that merit be reinstated/restored in appointments rather than my brother/sister in faith, saying that the lack of merit has made corruption difficult to eradicate.   Professor Abbas made these recommendations while delivering the 557th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan on behalf of the Faculty of Arts.   The lecture was entitled “Religious Intolerance: Bane of Nigerian Nationhood.”…

Adeola Odutola College Alumni elects new Leaders,promises new dawn

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Adeola Odutola College Old Student Association (AOCOSA) 79-84 Set has elected new set of Executives that will run the affairs of the association for another two years 2024-2026.   Announcing the result of the keenly contested on-line election, Mr. Abdur- Rahman Balogun, Chairman of the Electoral Committee declared Mr. Alade Harrison Onabanjo as the newly elected President for the Set having been unanimously elected with 100 per cent of the votes cast.   Other elected officers are Mr. Abdulazeez Olawale Balogun for the post of the Vice President with…

FG names 8 approved Togo and Benin Republic Universities (Full List)

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The Federal Government has stated that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic.   The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.   Mamman, during a press conference last Friday to mark his one year in office, disclosed that over 22,500 Nigerians obtained fake degree certificates from the two countries, and such certificates would be cancelled.   The Minister said the revelation was part of a report submitted to…

FG bans under 18 from writing WAEC,NECO and JAMB

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The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams.   Education Minister Tahir Mamman confirmed this directive during a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program.   Mamman emphasised that the age limit for candidates taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is 18.   The minister clarified that this is not a new policy but a reinforcement of existing regulations.   “In any…

Unilorin Alumni Association elects new Exco

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has elected a new set of Executive to run the affairs of the Association for the next 4 years, in a Congress organised Saturday, 24th of August 2024.   The Congress was well attended by over 1000 members across 33 states of the federation and the FCT.   In his welcome address , the Chairman of Council of Past President, Prof. Durosaro David Olorunfemi, took the Congress through the memory lane and decried the enormity of the crises which occurred in 2021 even as…

Fake Graduates: FG directs Universities to submit matriculation lists, threatens sanctions against defaulters

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The Federal Government has threatened to sanction higher institutions that fail to submit lists of students admitted immediately after matriculation.   This was revealed in a memo ‘CLARIFICATION ON DISCLOSURE OF ADMITTED CANDIDATES OUTSIDE CAPS( 2017-DATE)’ by the Jamb Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB).   The initiative, according to JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, is one of the recommendations made by a committee set up by the Federal Government to combat fake degree racketeering in the country.   According to the memo, institutions are to “regularly submit their matriculation lists…

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: Nasarawa State University praises NYSC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Professor Saadatu Hassan Liman has poured encomiums on the National Youth Service Corps for its unrelenting efforts of empowering Corps Members with vocational skills that would make them self-reliant.   The Vice Chancellor stated this today when she led the management team of the institution on a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his office in Abuja.   The VC commended NYSC for its numerous assistance to the University and also lauded General Ahmed for his transformation strides…