EDUCATION

The body of lecturers situated at Lot A/1 Finagnon, Zone des Ambassades, Akpakpa, Cotonou in a release issued and signed by its President, Gabriel Kona, FCS and Allen Michael the General Secretary respectively implored the public to desist from spreading untrue stories about Benin and Togo, dragging the entire university …

THE Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, HSDF, in continuation of its commitment to enhancing human capital development, has rolled out special scholarships in Agricultural Entrepreneurship in the five programmes of its Faculty of Agriculture. Candidates who have written JAMB and are qualified for on-going admission into the 2023/2024 academic session can …

Following an exposé by undercover journalist, Umar Audu, revealing his detailed acquisition of a degree from a university in Cotonou, Benin Republic, and subsequent undetected deployment to Cross Rivers State for the NYSC programme, there has been a strong reaction among Nigerians. The report, which has since gained prominence, led …

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from the Republic of Benin and Togo. The ministry noted that its decision followed the undercover investigation conducted by a Nigerian newspaper which exposed the activity of a degree …

A Philanthropist, Dr. Babatunde Olawore, who hails from Sabe, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State,on Friday, donated One Million Naira to brilliant and indigent students of the polytechnic, Ibadan. Speaking shortly after the donation at the combined 35th to 38th Convocation of the institution, Dr. Olawore urged the youths …

Have you ever wondered what year formal education was established in Nigeria? Or have you ever questioned just how long some of the famous schools in Nigeria have been in existence? Well your prayers have been answered because someone has really taken the time and painstakingly compiled this list of …

The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, announced that it had secured an operating licence for its Radio Station from the National Broadcasting Commission, Abuja. The Dean, Faculty of Financial and Management Studies, Mojeed Lawal, announced this during a press conference to herald the activities marking the 35th-38th combined convocation …

The University of Ilorin has granted a 25 per cent school fees rebate to children of its staff members. The rebate was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, following a meeting with university-based union leaders on Thursday.According to a tweet shared via the institution’s handle on X, the …

The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has directed that the new fees introduced by the institution be put on hold until further notice.  The directive is contained in a statement issued by UNICAL’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, and made available to newsmen on Monday.The News Agency …

Academic activities were halted at the University of Calabar on Monday following students’ protests against the 100 per cent hike in the institution’s tuition fees. Earlier, the university had released a new schedule of fees that would take effect in the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions.The students, who embarked on …