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30 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. Senator Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah…
2 Nov
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has approved the commencement of Nursing programme at the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State. The university's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun [SAN], disclosed this while briefing journalists on the activities for the institution's fourth convocation. At the briefing, Olatunbosun was flanked by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji;…
2 Nov
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28 Oct
The Lagos State Government has given its approval for the upgrade of Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) to a specialised medical university. LASUCOM disclosed this on Sunday night in a post on its official X account, adding that the Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, announced that the State Executive…
19 Oct
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter of the Gombe State University has called off its strike action after reaching an agreement with the state government. The members of ASUU, Gombe varsity branch had brought all academic activities to a halt after embarking on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike on September 11, 2024.…
13 Oct
Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu has announced an increase in the minimum qualification for its lecturers to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), effective from the 2025-2026 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Christian Anieke, made the announcement on Friday during a “Spiritual Retreat” organised for academic and senior administrative staff. He urged those…
5 Aug
The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Okogbule, has commended the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Step-up for Women In Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), for their interest and roles in promoting women, media and communication in the society. Professor Okogbule made the commendation in Port…
29 May 2024
The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the abduction of two female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, on the night of Saturday, May 25. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Wednesday. NAN reports that JS…
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