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ASUU-ABU expands scholarship scheme to support 22 indigent students, disburses N4.4m

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to educational access and social responsibility, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria branch, has awarded scholarships worth N4.4 million to 22 indigent students across various disciplines. Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony held at Yusuf Bala Usman Hall, Comrade Haruna M. Jibril, […]

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Aiyedatiwa redefines Ondo State education, upgrades RUGIPO to university

In a landmark move set to redefine the educational and agricultural landscape of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the upgrade and conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) into a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. This decision follows a critical review of a prior proposal by the previous administration, which had intended

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McPherson University

McPherson varsity matriculates 984 students

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has matriculated 984 students for the 2024/2025 academic session to study various courses in the institution. In a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, MacPherson varsity, Olakunle Tokunbo on Wednesday, after it held its 13th matriculation ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan, emphasised the University’s commitment

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Fubara vows to build new hostels, sports complex, others in Rivers varsity 

Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has promised to build new male and female hostels, administrative block, health centre and sports complex at the state-owned Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni. Fubara also regretted that the school was surviving mainly on infrastructures built by the Tertiary Education Trust Funds (TETFUND). The governor made the promise on

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Hit-and-run driver kills 12-yr-old student in Lagos, injures sibling

A hit-and-run driver, while on top speed on BRT lane in Lagos, has killed a 12-yr-old student.  The vehicle also inflicted serious injuries on the sibling of the deceased.  The incident occurred on Monday, February 24, at about 3.35 p.m.  Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, confirmed the incident.  Hundeyin, a

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Four female students of Makurdi varsity kidnapped on campus by armed men

Four female students of the Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, JoSTM, former Federal University of Agriculture, were Tuesday night reportedly abducted on campus by unknown armed men. It was gathered from a fellow student who spoke on condition of anonymity that the four victims identified as Emmanuella, Fola, Susan and Ella who reside on campus

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JAMB affirms deadline as 1.5m register for UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Tuesday said the registration period for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which began on February 3, will conclude on March 8, 2025.   JAMB ruled out an extension of the registration period, saying, “This deadline has been communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the

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Anambra school proprietor unveils book, urges love, hope among

The Executive Director of Mount Olive School, Onitsha, Mrs Veronica Osanakpo, has advised couples and families to find hope and resilience not despair despite the economic challenges in the country.. Unveiling her new book, ‘The Space Between,’ in Onitsha over the weekend as part of activities marking her 64th birthday anniversary, Osanakpo identified trust, communications,

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Senate

Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the

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