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Sunday Adeyemi, a long-time school proprietor in Ibadan, has reportedly absconded with funds meant for students’ WAEC and NECO exam fees, leaving their educational futures in peril. The alarming news was brought to light by Adejoke Lasisi, founder of Planet 3R, who shared the distressing details on Facebook. According to Lasisi, many parents had made

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,

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

A sudden rainstorm wreaked havoc at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, injuring four students as it tore through the popular Amphitheatre during a lecture session on Thursday. Viral videos capturing the destructive force of the storm showed the roof of the lecture hall being ripped off, causing significant damage to the facility.

Al-Istiqama University in Sumaila, Kano State has suspended a 200-level Computer Science student, Abdullahi Juli Mansur, for what the institution deemed an “immoral” act of publicly proposing love to a female colleague on campus. The university management, citing disciplinary concerns, issued the suspension through a circular dated May 14, 2024 (Ref. no. AUS/REG/54), after a

Akwa Ibom State University, in partnership with Africa Plus Partners, has disclosed a plan to commence the construction of a 1,600-capacity student hostel. This initiative, backed by TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund), marks a pivotal step in addressing the growing demand for student housing across Nigerian institutions. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced

The University of Ilorin has proudly announced the promotion of 40 senior academics to the rank of professor. This elevation, officially approved by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman (SAN), follows rigorous assessments by the University Appointment and Promotion Committee, recognising exceptional achievements in teaching, research, and community service. The Office of the Registrar