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The University of Ilorin has expelled 14 students, including five in the 500 Level, for engaging in examination malpractice. The decision was approved by the Vice-Chancellor following the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee during its 219th meeting on January 10 and 11, 2024. The affected students span various levels and faculties, including Agriculture, Arts,…
An academic association in the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, under the umbrella of Association of Ezikeoba Academics, AEA, yesterday, gave bursay awards of N100,000 each to 10 indigent students of UNN.
In a rare show of support to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, two host communities of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Obe , and Umueze, on Wednesday, donated 30 plots of land to the University for the ESUT nursery and primary schools.
Tensions are escalating between Nigerian vice chancellors and members of a House of Representatives committee, with the former gearing up to resist what they perceive as an extortion attempt. The focal point of this clash is the recent approval of the N683 billion 2024 intervention fund by the federal government for publicly-owned tertiary institutions in…
The Enugu State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ndubueze Mbah, Thursday, said that the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, SUMAS, Igbo Eno, Enugu State, would be pivotal for the realization of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration drive for economic growth and research excellence. The Commissioner said that SUMAS, being a first class medical and applied…
In a bid to enhance the educational infrastructure in the state, the Kano Government has allocated N8 billion for the construction of three “mega primary” schools. Governor Abba Yusuf revealed that these mega schools, each located in a senatorial district, would be equipped with full educational facilities to provide a conducive learning environment for children…
In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has declared that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in 2024 will be free of charge for individuals with disabilities who intend to register for the examination. Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, revealed this during a media interactive session held…
The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a decisive step by establishing a committee to investigate private universities established in the last 15 years. This inquiry aims to assess the facilities, management structures, funding of programs, and other essential aspects of these institutions to ensure compliance with prescribed standards. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman,…
The ever-persistent issue of counterfeit degree certificates, particularly from universities in Benin Republic and Togo, continues to raise serious concerns. The astonishing ease and speed with which these certificates are procured have unearthed a disconcerting trend. DAILY NIGERIAN reporter, Umar Audu, went undercover to get first-hand information on how these certificate racketeers operate and investigated the…
In an illuminating revelation, Professor Charles Igwe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), unveiled the significant challenge his administration faced upon assuming office in 2019—a staggering 104 unfinished projects left behind. Interacting with journalists to appraise the accomplishments of his tenure, Igwe highlighted the diverse nature of these projects, funded through avenues…