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The Management of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Sunday, refuted media reports which claimed that students of the Institution were dying from strange sicknesses in the past few weeks.
Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, has spoken about his four-year tenure and the transformative changes he and his team have implemented to elevate the institution’s standing. Na’Allah highlighted his commitment to reshaping the university’s image, upgrading facilities, enhancing academic Programmes, and fostering international collaborations. When Na’Allah assumed the role of Vice-Chancellor,…
Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, have taken to the streets in protest following the sudden death of their 500-level colleague, Ayomide Akeredolu, allegedly due to inadequate care at the university’s health care facility. The protest resulted in traffic disruptions on the Akure/Ilesa highway as students expressed their grievances. According…
Despite a wealth of skilled professionals, Nigeria’s SDG progress remains low. UNN’s Vice Chancellor urges academia and industry to unite in solving security, poverty, and education issues. Insights from the ‘Sustainable Engineering and Industrial Technology’ conference highlight potential solutions, including technology’s role in sustainable engineering and rehabilitation efforts. Discover collaborative pathways for Nigeria’s sustainable development.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that the implementation of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) will commence in September 2023. The CCMAS document aims to guide universities in designing curricula for their programs, fostering innovation, and achieving education and training goals in Nigeria. The NUC believes that CCMAS will enhance the quality and global competitiveness of Nigerian universities
Abia State University has announced its decision to discontinue the issuance of statements of results for all Programmes offered by the university. The move was part of the institution’s effort to streamline administrative processes and align with global standards. The decision was communicated in a memorandum dated August 1, 2023, signed by the Vice Chancellor,…
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC) has taken decisive action by terminating the appointments of two senior civil servants over allegations of forgery and diversion of funds. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Mr. Saleh Umar, the Information Officer of BSCSC, highlighting the circumstances surrounding the dismissals. The two officials, Nasiru…
The persistent volatility in the forex market, particularly the fluctuating exchange rate between the Dollar and the Naira, is casting a shadow over the tertiary education system in Nigeria. This uncertainty could lead to the suspension of foreign scholarship programmes by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as highlighted by Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has launched an innovative online top-up programme aimed at allowing Higher National Diploma (HND) holders to elevate their qualifications to Bachelor’s Degrees through a one-year online course, conducted in collaboration with accredited foreign universities. The initiative is designed to facilitate the upward mobility of HND holders and provide…
Miss Amaechina Chimbusonma Nwadiuto, a student of Regina Pacis Girls’ Secondary School in Garki, Abuja, has set a remarkable academic record by achieving A1 grades in all nine subjects she sat for during this year’s West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). At just 16 years old,…