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Federal University Lokoja (FULokoja) Joint Action Committee (JAC), has dissociated itself from a publication in one of the National Newspaper of Monday May 9, 2016 (not leadership) credited to a non-Government group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens for Education Development (CCED) alleging that the new Vice Chancellor of the university has continued to make illegal …

Three hundred-level student of Mass Communication at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Usman Ahmad says his ambition is to become a renowned broadcaster. His resolve is unshakeable despite being blind. But he is frustrated by the fact that the inclusive education system in place at ABU is not friendly to students with special needs. …

The nationwide strike declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has gained momentum in Kano on its second day, after low turnout and limited compliance across the states on Wednesday. Normal activities continued in Kano on Wednesday when the strike, which was declared in protest of the increase in petrol price, started. But on Thursday, …

For Nigerian students seeking to get into school on time, the resumption of Indian universities for the 2016/2017 session in July/August may be attractive to them. Mr Badri Prasad, Chief Executive Officer of Edusoft Associates, a leading provider of university admission services, also said Nigerians can get the best education in the best universities in …

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the School of Foundation Studies, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun for the 2016/2017 academic session. The duration of the programme is one academic session of two (2) semesters. Candidates who successfully complete the programme shall enjoy …

Arising from the vision of making the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State a top-rate university with the ability to attract the brightest students, the institution invites application from suitably qualified candidates into its Basic Studies (pre-degree) programme in September 2016 for prospective candidates for science and engineering disciplines. The aim of the …

Report reaching us is that the Osun State House of Assembly ordered the reinstatement of some sacked teaching and non-teaching staff of the state-owned tertiary institutions. It was recalled that over 200 workers including lecturers and non teaching staff were sacked in January by the management of the Osun State Polytechnic Iree; Osun State College …

The suspension of student’s union activities has been reversed by the management of Osun State Polytechnic, OSPOLY, Iree. This was stated clearly in a memo pasted around the campus and signed by the school registrar, Mr Adeniyi Odedeyi. The memo partly reads, ” In view of the above, I am directed to inform the entire …

This is to inform all students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka that the 2015/2016 First Semester Result Checker cards are now available at the under listed banks and the e-market office at Marlima Building, UNN. • Access Bank • UBA • Fidelity Bank • First Bank. Each card is sold for N500 (excludes bank …

According to media reports, the House of Representatives, on Tuesday considered and adopted the report on a Bill establishing FUPRE, the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Evelyn Oboro (Delta-PDP), during the 7th Assembly, was committed to the Committee of Whole for consideration in April 2016. Part of …

According to the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Federal Government’s plan to establish six new science universities in the country.  He told a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum that it had become imperative to expand university admission spaces, considering the high number of Nigerians seeking tertiary education and the limited spaces available …

It is no longer news that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) expelled no fewer than 108 fresh students of the institution for gaining admission through dubious means. This is to serve as a warning to other aspirants who are resorting to false means in order to obtain admission into the school. Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali,  Vice-Chancellor of …