Category: Campus Life
Federal Colleges of Education to now award Bachelor’s degrees
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday said it has officially commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education, following the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023. According to a statement
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UNIZIK lecturer recounts ordeal in hands of female student over TikTok video
A lecturer in Theatre Arts and Film Studies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr Chukwudi Okoye, has explained the circumstances that led to him being physically assaulted by a female student, identified as Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year History and
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UniAbuja appoints Aisha Maikudi 41 acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor. Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law, is the university’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. Her
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UNIZIK graduate escaping prankster’s tricycle robbery dies, friend hospitalised
A fresh graduate of the Department of Quantity Surveying, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Ifunanya Miracle, aka Bliss, has lost her life during an attempt to escape a yet-to-be-identified prankster’s robbery on the premises of the school in the Awka area of
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Sanwo-Olu announces ₦10 million reward for LASU’s best-graduating student
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rewarded Olaniyi Mubaraq, Lagos State University’s overall best-graduating student, with 10 million naira. Sanwo-Olu announced this on Thursday, June 6, at the Lagos State University (LASU) grand finale of the 27th convocation ceremony. READ ALSO: WALE EDUN SUBMITS
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‘Go and be great!’ AFOO’s son, Dara, encourages Cypress Lakes graduands as President
On a beautiful Tuesday at Cypress Lakes High School in Katy, Houston, Texas, Oluwadarasimi Ajiboye, son of Hon. Afolabi Olumide Ajiboye, delivered a motivational speech at the school’s valedictory program. As the President of the graduating class, Oluwadarasimi urged the
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Family of bullied student slams N500m suit on Abuja school, demands apology
The family of Ms. Namitra Bwala, a student of Lead British International School, Gwarinpa, Abuja, has instituted a civil suit against the school. The institution of the suit followed the viral video released on the internet a few weeks ago
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UI, UNILAG make top 10 best varsities in Africa
The Times Higher Education has released the 2023 World University rankings across 104 countries and regions. Ten African universities have been ranked top in the 2023 list. The University of Cape Town ranks number one in the list of African best universities
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KWASU deputy bursar dies watching Super Eagles AFCON semi-finals
The Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University Malete (KWASU), Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, on Wednesday night, died while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON. Nigeria won the match against South Africa by 4-2 goals on
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Plateau gov sacks varsity VC, others
The Vice Chancellor of the Plateau State University, Professor Bernard Matau has been sacked from office. Matau was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the state university while serving as the state Commissioner for Higher Education in the last administration
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OAU student, Subair Enitan lands in hospital after 58-hour wash-a-thon
The student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Subair Enitan, who embarked on a handwashing marathon to set a new Guinness World Record, has landed in hospital. Enitan had ended the marathon in the early hours of Monday. According to a post
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OAU lecturer slumps, dies
The academic community of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State has been thrown into mourning following the death of a lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Dr. Ayo Ojediran, who reportedly slumped in his office. Sources on the campus
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Bauchi NSCDC arrests undergraduate for killing teenager
A 500-level student of Veterinary Medicine at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Abdullahi Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State for allegedly killing a 17-year-old. The suspect was said
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Adefemi is 2023 Maltina Teacher of the Year
A Lagos State teacher Adeola Adefemi has won the 2023 Maltina Teacher of the Year award. She was announced as winner at the ceremony which held in Lekki,Lagos on Saturday night. Adefemi, who teaches English Language at Keke Senior High School, Agege, under
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Parents protest as UNILAG asks students to resume with mattresses
The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, yesterday, explained why students staying on campus have been asked to come into the halls of residence with their mattresses and some other personal items, saying it is due to health reasons.
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Government orders closure of Osun Poly
Osun State Government has ordered the closure of The Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Campus, for two weeks. The directive for the closure is coming following the return of suspended Rector, Tajudeen Odetayo. The order for closure was issued by the
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Hoodlums invade Rivers varsity female hostel, rob students
Hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers, on Thursday morning, invaded a female hostel at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, carting away with mobile phones, cash and other valuables. It was gathered that hostels ‘D” and ‘C” near the school
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UNICAL to recall students’ lists sent to Law School by randy Professor
The management of the University of Calabar may soon recall lists of students sent to the Nigerian Law School in the last two years for proper scrutiny. This follows strong allegations that the former dean of the Faculty of Law
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NBTE unveils online programmes for HND conversion to BSc in one year
The National Board for Technical Education, NBTE has unveiled an online top-up programme for Higher National Diploma holders to convert their certification to Bachelor’s Degree through online top-up for one year, with foreign accredited universities. The board disclosed this in
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WAEC releases 2023 results
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released results for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The examination body released the result on Monday. Patrick Areghan, Head of Nigeria’s Office (HNO) of WAEC, said out of a
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