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Nnamdi Azikiwe University expels student over lecturer assault
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, from the Faculty of Arts over allegations of gross misconduct and assault on a lecturer. The expulsion, effective immediately, follows the findings and recommendations of the university’s Student Disciplinary Committee. The committee investigated the assault case involving a lecturer from the Department of Theater and Film Studies and determined…
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FG launches construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the construction of the Sustainable & Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) at Bayero University Kano (BUK), marking a significant step in advancing the country’s socio-economic development. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Friday, 14th February 2025, was led by Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency…
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FG suspends licensing of private universities over quality control
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has imposed a one-year moratorium on the licensing of new private universities in Nigeria to enhance quality control in the education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced the decision, stating that the suspension may be extended if necessary. This move is aimed at addressing concerns about the sustainability and capacity…
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300 students participate in maiden edition of National School Board Games
Over 300 students participated in the just concluded maiden edition of the National School Board Games organises by the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF). The two-day chess tournament, held at the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) Multi-Purpose Hall, featured U-9, U-12, U-15, and U-18 categories. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the…
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OYOSUBEB gets new Executive Secretaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oyo State Government has appointed three new Executive Secretaries to the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB). The Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran disclosed this during a meeting with Administrative Officers of all Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) at the Board’s headquarters in Ibadan. According to Adeniran, the appointees, Dr. Kemi…
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Edo govt closes all satellite campuses of Ambrose Alli University
…Says All Programmes, Courses Conducted Solely At Main Campus The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all satellite campuses of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. A statement dated February 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, said the government directed that all programmes and courses must now be conducted solely at…
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University launches investigation into lecturer-student incident
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has launched a formal investigation into an incident involving Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Theatre Arts and Film Studies Department and Goddy Mbakwe, a third-year student in the History and International Studies Department. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis O., emphasized the institution’s commitment to…
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Oyo Govt probes suffocation of 10 Ibadan Polytechnic students after gas incident
By Deborah Oladejo The Oyo State Government has launched an investigation into the collapse of 10 students from the Science Laboratory and Technology Department of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after they inhaled a poisonous gas during a classroom altercation on Tuesday. Health Commissioner Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi led an emergency response and directed a thorough investigation to identify those responsible. The affected…
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NSCDC reaffirms commitment to safety of schools, host communities in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As part of its mandate to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure, including educational institutions, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of students, teachers, and host communities. In furtherance of this responsibility, the Ilorin West Division of the NSCDC Kwara State Command…
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Tinubu converts Nok University to Federal University of Applied Sciences
– President directs inclusion in 2025 budget for September Takeoff Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate takeover of Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, transforming it into the Federal University of Applied Sciences. The decision follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that ordered the final forfeiture of the privately-owned institution to the Federal Government. This move…
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