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Only federal institutions’ students can get loan for now — NELFUND

As Students Loan’s portal opens on May 24,2024, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disclosed that students of state owned institutions will not be immediate beneficiaries, saying the scheme would take off with only students of federal government’s tertiary institutions. The Managing Director of the Fund,Akintinde Sawyerr, at a media conference on Monday in […]

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Nine LASU alumni appointed as Judges of Lagos High Court

Nine alumni from the Faculty of Law at Lagos State University (LASU) have been appointed as judges of the Lagos High Court. These appointments were part of a larger group of 13 judges recently inducted into the Lagos State High Court. The announcement, made on LASU’s official X handle, highlights that this is the highest

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700 Southwest candidates screened for PTDF’s postgraduate overseas scholarship

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the screening of over 700 shortlisted candidates for the 2024/2025 Postgraduates Scholarship Scheme in the Southwest region. The exercise which was witnessed by the Federal Commissioner, Federal Character Commission (FCC), representing Lagos state, AbdulWasiu Kayode Bawa-Allah, was held at the Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan on

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Teacher beats eight-year-old pupil to coma in Anambra

A 30-year-old teacher at Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Faith Nwonye has been arrested for allegedly beating an eight-year-old pupil into a coma. The commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh told journalists in her office on Monday that the school has been permanently shut down by the state

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Recently-constituted federal universities’ governing councils, best in history — Committee of VCs

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has described the composition of the newly constituted governing councils of federal universities as the best in the recent history of Nigeria’s public university education. The secretary-general of the committee, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, made the remark in an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune at the weekend.

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6-3-3-4 system: Understanding Nigeria’s educational system

Primus Omnis, education plays a huge role in shaping the future of any nation. In Nigeria, the educational system has evolved significantly since the colonial era, influenced by various historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors. Before the advent of Western education, Nigeria had indigenous systems of education tailored to the cultural and societal needs of various

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Study abroad: Everything you need you to know about SAT

The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a recognised university admission test in the USA The test lets you show universities what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. SAT exam, tests your knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students

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Stakeholders urge increased investments in museums to promote history, culture

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has called for more investments in museums to ensure the preservation and promotion of history and cultural heritage for future generations. Olatunji-Bello, represented by her Deputy (Administration), Prof. Adenike Boyo, made the call at the celebration of International Museum Day organised by the LASU Centre

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Oyedepo charges African leaders to wake up to their responsibilities

The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has charged African leaders to wake up to their responsibilities and look inward with less dependence that someone somewhere will help the continent out of its predicament. The iconic Leader gave this charge during his welcome remarks at the recent event which was

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Nigeria’s growing insecurity and impact on students Lagos State University

Nigeria has been plagued by insecurity for many years, which has escalated in recent times. Insecurity in Nigeria refers to various forms of violent crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, herdsmen attacks, and armed robbery. The increasing insecurity in Nigeria has had a significant impact on students in Nigeria’s institutions. Security risks have led several schools

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Ambrose Alli University acting VC warns new students

The acting vice-chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin, has warned newly admitted students of the consequences of engaging in cultism. Adagbonyin gave the warning at the matriculation and oath-taking ceremony of 4,051 freshers, adding that the University has zero tolerance for cultism and other anti-social vices. The new students

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CCECC hands over $50m transport varsity to FG

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC) has officially handed over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina, to the federal government. The university, valued at $50 million, was developed as part of CCECC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to aid in developing skilled manpower for managing railway infrastructure across the nation. The university,

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OAU student leader champions scholarship for 39 undergraduates

The Financial Secretary of the Great Ife Students’ Union at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Damilare Fasina, also known as Dblaq, has spearheaded a scholarship programme, benefiting 39 undergraduates. Fasina, a third-year student of Management and Accounting, launched this significant project to prevent promising students from dropping out due to financial constraints. “When I assumed office

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