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FUOYE Senior Staff disown planned industrial action
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti have dissociated themselves from the planned industrial action in the university. The factional members of the union reiterated that they were not a part of the decision to embark on industrial action by the local chapter and SSANU Western zone over the recent report of FUOYE’s…
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NELFUND demands transparency from institutions over student loan payments
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned tertiary institutions across the country against failing to inform students about loan disbursements made on their behalf. In a statement issued on Friday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed concern over reports that some institutions, after receiving loan payments directly into their accounts, have not…
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Osun Poly announces mid-semester break, postpones matriculation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced a one-week mid-semester break for students of the institution, starting from Thursday, April 10 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This was contained in an internal memorandum signed by the institution’s Registrar, Abiodun O. Olaleye. The school also disclosed that the matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session,…
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UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu gifts N10 million to LASU best graduating student
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced a cash gift of N10 million for Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, who emerged as the Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 academic session with a CGPA of 4.93. The Governor made the announcement during the university’s 28th Convocation Ceremony held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU, Ojo.…
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OneData partners with Caleb University to transform campus connectivity, empower students for digital economy
OneData, a trusted provider of fibre-based broadband internet services in Nigeria, has partnered with Caleb University to revolutionize campus connectivity and equip students with the digital skills required to thrive in a technology-driven world. This strategic collaboration aligns with Caleb University’s vision of becoming the Centre of Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Excellence, bridging the gap between education and digital…
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Ondo poly workers begin indefinite strike over salary arrears
Members of staff of the Ondo State-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, have commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of their salary arrears by the Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration. The workers, under their various unions, staged a peaceful protest on the polytechnic campus. The angry workers said that apart from being owed for six months, the state government has not…
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LASG begins e-registration, payment for 2025 UBE
As part of the efforts to provide quality education, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has announced the commencement of registration for the Year 2025 Universal Basic Education by Continuous Assessment Scores (UBE BY CAS) and Placement Test. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr.…
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VC inaugurates new LASU Catering House, restates commitment to staff comfort
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has officially inaugurated the newly constructed LASU Catering House, further showcasing her visionary and humane leadership. Strategically located next to the LASU Staff Club, the modern facility represents a significant departure from the outdated catering building, offering a state-of-the-art space designed to provide high-quality catering services in a comfortable and conducive environment for both staff…
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Nigerian youth key to national development – Minister of Education
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has emphasized the pivotal role of Nigerian youth in driving the nation’s progress in sectors such as education, healthcare, and economic development. Dr. Alausa made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu, and his delegation to the…
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University Don canvasses ban on use of smartphones in Schools
The acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Saeed Olorunnisola, has called on the government to ban the use of smartphones among the students in secondary and tertiary institutions. He stated this while delivering a paper at the Mission for the Eradication of Examination Malpractice’s second national symposium held in Osogbo, Osun State, on…
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