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Prospective candidates of the 2021 UTME will have to link their applications to their National Identification Number (NIN). This is coming after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identification and Management Commission (NIMC) entered into a partnership to have the NIN as part of JAMB’s registration […]

19-year-old Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, a 300-level student of the Department of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, has reportedly committed suicide after losing N300 million to forex trading Gbenga took the drastic move after he was allegedly duped by a forex trader, Eseka Chuckwutem Gospel (ECG). He was found dead on Sunday, December 20, 2020, after […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to suspend their over nine month old strike on Wednesday, 23rd of December 2020. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing in Abuja, maintaining that the development followed consultations with its National Executive Council (NEC). He said, “The […]

The management of Delta State University (DELSU) wishes to inform all prospective candidates of the university that the University, has not released cut-off marks for the 2020/2021 admission Also, the University did not cancel any candidate’s screening exercise. The results released are genuine and remain valid. Beware of scammers

Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court has sentenced a 23-year-old student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, to nine months imprisonment for his involvement in an internet scam.  Oladipo Opeyemi Juwon, an HND student at the Federal Polytechnic was sentenced on Thursday, December 10, after pleading guilty […]

The governing council of the Lagos State University (LASU) has approved the increment of the tuition of new students from N25,000 to N67,000. The management remarked that old students would continue to pay the initial N25,000 until they graduate from the institution while fresh students would pay the new increase of N67,048.50 per session. […]

The Federal Government has admitted that the standard of education in the country is declining and called on education administrators to wake up to their responsibilities. The Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu made this known on Thursday at the commissioning of seven various projects at the Federal College of Education, Yola. He frowned at […]

This is to invite all staff, students particular newly admitted and registered, parents/guardians, and the general public to the 2019/2020 Students Orientation and Matriculation Programme/Ceremony scheduled as follows: Orientation Programme Date: 9th, 10th, & 11th December 2020  Time: 9:00 am daily Venue: 510 Seats Hall, FPTB Matriculation Ceremony Date: Saturday 12th […]

The Hope Uzodimma led government has sealed off the eastern palm university, Ogboko Imo state, barely 24 hours to its matriculation ceremony that was slated to hold on Saturday, 5 December. The university which was built by former Governor Rochas Okorocha in his hometown Ogboko, during his administration, is said to have been established […]

Two friends identified as Dr. Sadiq Yahaya Zakka, a medical doctor who recently graduated from a university in China, and Auwal Shehu Danfaranshi has died in a ghastly motor accident on Saturday afternoon, December 5. Dr. Zakka who was preparing for his mandatory National Youth Service, was traveling with his friends to Dutsinma […]

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called the new Governing Council of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, to be innovative, adaptive and reposition the tertiary health institution. Governor Abiodun who gave the charge during the inauguration of the Council, at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, […]

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has vowed to cancel the entire results of candidates in the Fabian Kings and Queens International School, Kabala West, Kaduna, if allegations of malpractice levelled against the candidates, is true. The examination body in a statement on Monday, December 7 reacted to an investigative report by Signature […]

As explained in the Online Examination Tutorial provided by the University, answers to theory questions can be uploaded to the examination portal, where it has been specified to do so. Kindly ensure that you follow the recommendations given in the Tutorial video such as: a. The use of a laptop/desktop […]

Corps Members have been advised to always be security conscious throughout the service year. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave the advice today while addressing the 2020 Batch ‘B’ Stream IB Prospective Corps Members at the Lagos and Ogun State Orientation Camps. He added that approval must be obtained […]

The Benue state police command, has arrested one Mr. Jeremiah Nnamdi, a student of Federal university of agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), over the alleged killing of an associate professor in the institution, Karl Kwaghger.  This was revealed by the state police spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene on Saturday, December 5. Recall that the lecturer, […]

Oladimeji Shotunde, 22, has emerged as the best graduating student of the Lagos State University, Ojo, as he graduated with 4.95 CGPA from the Department of Business Administration in the 2018/2019 session. He shares with TUNDE AJAJA how he made it happen, the difficulties he encountered and his plans for […]

The Benue state police command, has arrested one Mr. Jeremiah Nnamdi, a student of Federal university of agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), over the alleged killing of an associate professor in the institution, Karl Kwaghger.  This was revealed by the state police spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene on Saturday, December 5. Recall that the lecturer, […]

The Federal Executive Council has approved N2.9 billion for the printing of examination materials. Speaking with state house correspondents on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said the approval was granted at the council’s meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Adamu who revealed that the printing […]

Professor of Chemistry, Emeka Emmanuel Oguzie of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has been named among the world’s best scientists. Prof. E. E. Oguzie, who is one of the few from an African-based institution, was selected from a US-based Stanford University report recently released, which represents barely the top […]

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), an examination body established in the year 1952 with branches spread across the nation, and has one of its headquarters at 21, Hussey Street, Yaba, Lagos, presently has the letter ‘W’ missing from it signage due to some unknown factor. Members of the public have […]

Concerned alumni of the University of Lagos on the platform of Unilag for Good have written an open letter to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, raising several questions on the handling of the Unilag crisis by the ministry. The letter signed by a retired Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, […]

DStv has launched a standalone streaming service where customers can subscribe and watch all channels via the DStv app, without a decoder or satellite connection. Announced earlier this year, DStv streaming allows for existing and new customers to access content on their preferred device including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles or […]

All candidates who applied for admission into the Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFA POLY) Higher National Diploma (HND) programme for the 2020/2021 academic session are hereby informed that the admission lists have been released. The 1st batch list of candidates has been released and can be accessed online. How to check the […]

The Abia State Commissioner for Information John Okiyi-Kalu, has revealed that six corps members have recently tested positive for Coronavirus in the state.  The commissioner made the disclosure while reacting to a social media report on the mandatory testing of Corps members posted to the state by the COVID-19 team. According to Okiyi, […]

This is to inform all prospective students of the Basic Studies programme of the University of Uyo that the management of the University has announced a date for the supplementary online screening CBT into the School of Basic Studies for 2020/2021 session. According to the management, the supplementary screening has […]

In a bid to ending the eight-month-old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the federal government has reconstituted its team on the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement with ASUU. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, revealed this on Wednesday while inaugurating the team categorised into substantive members, advisers and […]

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) has expressed concerns over the inconclusive renegotiations between the federal government and unions in tertiary institutions. While addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, National President of NASU, Makolo Hassan, encouraged the federal government to prevail on the renegotiation committees to come […]

This is to inform the general public, Schools Teachers, Parents, and Guardians that the online registration of the PZ Cussons 7th Edition Chemistry Challenge Competition for the 2020/2021 academic session has commenced. The Online registration of the PZ Cussons 7th Edition Chemistry Challenge Competition for 2020 has commenced. PZ Cussons […]

Organised labour unions in Ondo State tertiary institutions have taken to fasting and prayers to seek spiritual intervention over issues related to unpaid salaries, deductions and other allowances of its members. It is alleged, that, the workers consisting of members from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of […]

The Benue state police command has confirmed the death of an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), Karl Kwaghger, after he was brutally murdered by unknown armed men on Saturday, November 28. click here to watch the video According to reports, the lecturer was taken to […]

A Twitter user, Ifemosu Michael Adewale ‘@ifemosumichael’ took to the social media platform to share pictures of merit award plaques allegedly awarded to different secret cult groups in Federal polytechnic, Offa, by the institution’s student union government.

Following the successful end of academic activities during the first Semester 2019/2020 the College will proceed on a week short break as from Monday November 30, 2020.  The College, however, is to resume on Monday, December 7, 2020 marking the beginning of the Second Semester of the academic session. However, […]

Parents and students are hereby reminded that the 2nd instalment of tuition fee for the on-going session will be due for payment immediately after Christmas break on 1st January, 2021. This is in line with the University’s published schedule of fees for this session. Students are to note that they […]

The Academic Staff Union Of Universities ASUU, has accepted a newly pledged amount N70 billion to be released by the FG. The union, however, insisted that the funding should be implemented before the strike would be suspended. The FG further agreed to settle the arrears of salaries of the lecturers […]

The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has announced that the resumption date for all levels of students in the institution will now be November 23rd, 2020. This was announced via the official Twitter handle of the university. The tweet reads, “The Senate of Lagos State University has approved that […]

Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the schedule of broadcast for the ministry’s open distance learning radio and television programme, ‘teleclass’, meant to complement normal learning in schools for the month of November 2020. The programme is packaged by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, […]

The Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology wishes to inform all staff and students that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State Alh. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved resumption of students on 10th November, 2020. Every student is advised to come along with at least two face masks […]

This is to inform the entire polytechnic community that the 2019/2020 second semester examination earlier scheduled to commence on Monday 9th November,2020 has been extended by one (1) week The extension of the date of the examination is occasioned by the magnanimity of the management to give enough time for […]

The management of Umaru Musa Yar’dua University (UMYU) wishes to inform the public and the University community that the University has opened a liaison office in Abuja. The address is as following address: Address: No 1, Road 203, Gwarimpa Navy Quarters Phone: 08069652713 Email: umyuliaison@umyu.edu.ng Please contact the above for all inquiries […]

Delta State Government has given approval for the construction of six secondary schools and three primary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu hinted on this after decisions were made at the State Executive Council meeting. While commending the efforts of communities who provide lands for […]

In the wake of the global COVID-19 Pandemic sometime in February 2020, a nationwide lockdown which affected institutions and schools including Igbinedion University, Okada was ordered by the Federal Government in March 2020. . Remarkably, the lockdown afforded the University the opportunity to look inwards and produce some of the […]

The committee of provost and Deans (CPD) at its 134th Emergency meeting held on Friday 25th September 2020 reviewed its earlier decision on the closure of the university due to the COVID 19 Pandemic and decided thus: To reopen to students for the purpose of payment of fees, clearance, and […]

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disclosed that it has formally sent a written request for reopening of negotiations to the Federal Government. The negotiations were abandoned in February due to disagreement  over the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and both parties have not been able to […]

In preparing for resumption of academic activities in the United States, not lesser than 97,000 school children have reportedly tested positive to the corona virus in the last two weeks of July, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The association found more than 97,000 children […]

On Tuesday August 11 2020, 32 internet fraudsters were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ibadan Zone, for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. heir arrest comes after the anti-graft agency gathered a series of intelligence information on their alleged criminal activities and a raid was carried […]

This is to inform all students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University that all year one students are thereby expected to resume on Thursday, the 13th of August 2020 in order to prepare for their first semester examination which will be commencing on the 20th of August 2020. This was concluded […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has rescheduled the commencement of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (post-UTME) screening for the 2020 admission processes till September 7 in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.