Master Chinaemere Opara, has sued the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over the introduction of the new admission policy. Opara, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS) Student, filed the suit through his guardian, Mr Maxwell Opara, his father and a lawyer, at the…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has bagged the French Government Award in Plastic Waste Management in Nigerian Campuses, attracting €50,000 research grant. The award which was presented by the French Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday 11th October, 2024,noted that a total of €753,000 was earmarked to help Universities across Nigeria develop innovative, adaptive and sustainable…
The National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students NANCES has given 7 days ultimatum to Federal Ministry of Education to reverse conversion of Colleges of Education to universities across the country. NANCES stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved and signed into law the bill of dual mandate for our colleges which gave…
Yesterday, Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, the Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the Ondo State Governor graced the highly anticipated Leadership Symposium organized by the National Association of Ondo State Students (NAOSS). The event, held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, witnessed the presence of student leaders, government officials, and stakeholders from across…
Covenant University (CU) has been listed as Nigeria’s overall best university in Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Rankings. The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually. The 2024 rankings include 1,907 universities across 108 countries and regions. Covenant University which is Nigeria’s highest-ranking institution on the 2024 list…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the deaths of 84 of its members within three months, citing economic hardship and unpaid salaries as key factors. The ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed this during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, aired on Channels TV. “In the past three months,…
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, the Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the Ondo State Governor has expressed profound gratitude to the student community and various students stakeholders and leaders across the state for their overwhelming support and gestures they have demonstrated. In a heartfelt message, the SSA acknowledged the efforts and resources invested by…
The Ogun state police command has confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man, Olayemi Shedrack who has been on its wanted list, and was allegedly said to have been responsible for the rape of some female students of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun after robbing them of valuables. According to a statement…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met. The Union said….
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations’ results. Dr. Nnasia Asanga, NABTEB’s Acting Registrar/CEO, made the disclosure at the board’s headquarters in Benin. He expressed pride in the timely release of results, citing it as a…