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Jordan only Nigerian on 2026 Caine Prize shortlist
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nigerian writer Akinwande Jordan is the only Nigerian among the five writers shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing, with his short story, “So Long Now It’s Starting To Look Like Eternity,” making the final list. The shortlist, recently announced by the Caine Prize, was selected from 407 entries submitted from 27 African countries, representing…
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LASU condemns student assault, begins disciplinary action
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State University (LASU) has condemned the assault of one of its students by fellow students following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media. LASU said the incident involved students of its College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, but occurred at a privately owned hostel located outside the university’s campus. According to LASU,…
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JAMB seeks INEC biometric tools to tighten exam security
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for biometric verification equipment to strengthen the integrity and security of its examination processes. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, made the request when he led the board’s management team on a courtesy visit to the INEC headquarters in Abuja at the weekend. Aina said JAMB…
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Oyo govt, UBEC, Think Equal partner to strengthen foundational education
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Universal Basic Education Commission and Think Equal Organisation, USA, on a social and emotional learning initiative aimed at strengthening foundational education in the state. The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, disclosed this on Thursday, September 3, 2026,…
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Varsity don seeks funding for alternative aquaculture feed proteins
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A professor in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wasiu Jimoh, has called for dedicated funding and commercialisation support for the development of alternative protein sources for aquaculture feeds. Jimoh urged federal and state ministries of agriculture, universities, research institutes and feed manufacturers to collaborate on developing protein sources from…
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Another Ondo varsity rejects 60% subvention increase, insists strike continues
By Boye Oyeyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa chapter, has rejected the Ondo State Government’s reported 60 per cent increase in subvention to the state-owned universities, insisting that its ongoing industrial action will continue. The union said the additional funding, reportedly aimed at supporting the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU…
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AAUA academic staff dismiss subvention release claim, vow to sustain strike
By Boye Oyeyemi Staff members at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have dismissed reports that the state government has released funds to address their outstanding demands, saying the strike will continue. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA branch, said the government had yet to release funds for the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government…
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LASU conference calls for integrated mental health services
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State University (LASU) has hosted the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP 2026), bringing together scholars, policymakers, psychologists and community leaders to examine psychology’s role in improving community well-being. Held at the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall, in Ojo campus, the conference was themed: “Gathering in the Motherland: Celebrating Lifeways, Ways of Water and Reconnecting to…
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ASUU raises legal concerns over tenure extension of UNIOSUN vice chancellor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Osun State University (UNIOSUN) chapter, has said the law establishing the university does not provide for an extension of the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye. The union’s position follows Governor Ademola Adeleke’s approval of a two-year extension for Adebooye, whose initial five-year tenure, which began in…
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Ondo govt pays subvention arrears, urges varsities to end strike
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has paid the August arrears balance of the new subventions to the four state-owned tertiary institutions in the state, urging striking workers to return to work. The payment, effected on Thursday, is part of the government’s implementation of a 60 per cent increase in the subventions allocated to the institutions. The increase, according…
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