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Upgrade our College of Education from going into extinction Osun network cries to Governor Oyetola The people of Ila-Orangun, in the Ila Local Government Area of Osun State, have appealed to the State government to upgrade the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, to a university.   In a letter addressed to Governor Gboyega Oyetola, and signed by the chairman of, the Ila-Orangun Development Council, Chief Oyeniyi Oke, the community urged the state government to rescue the college from going into extinction by upgrading it to a university, as students no longer attend colleges of education. The community said improving the college…

US Body Ranks Afe Babalola University Best in Nigeria, 400 best in World University rankingnks Afe Babalola University Best in Nigeria. The management of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has lauded the Times Higher Education World University for ranking the institution as the best university in Nigeria and one of the best 400 in the world.   The top three universities ranked in Nigeria include ABUAD (1st), Covenant University (2nd), and the University of Ibadan (3rd).   Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, in a statement by Head, Corporate Affairs of ABUAD, Mr. Tunde Olofintila, in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, attributed…

Tight team of security officials, including men of the Nigeria Police Force, at the main gate of the University of Lagos, Akoka, following a planned protest by a group of students over the lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities . Student groups had earlier declared mass protests across the country for Tuesday. The locations announced in some of the fliers obtained by our correspondent were, the University of Ibadan main gate, UNILAG main gate, and in some places in Edo State. As of this morning, a tight security presence was sighted at the main gate of…

Students protest in Ibadan over ASUU strike Students and youths, on Tuesday, gathered in their number to protest in Ibadan against persistent school closure following the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The students gathered in front of the University of Ibadan with various inscriptions on their placards calling for an end to the ASUU strike Credit unusualTv Explain how you got 100 million naira for presidential form_ ASUU tells Nwajiuba

We’re not aware of the reason that caused ongoing strike, says FG Says state varsities have no business joining ASSU strike over issues claimed to have caused the strike and we’re not aware of the reason that caused ongoing strike. You can’t dictate to us how your salary be paid, it tells ASUU ABUJA–THE federal government said it was still not aware of the reasons that caused the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. This was as it said universities founded and being funded by state governments have no business joining federal universities on strike if the…

MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY (MCU) ANNOUNCES FULL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2023/2024. For the 2023/2024 admissions session, McPherson University (MCU) is accepting applications for full scholarships. The scholarship is meant for outstanding but financially struggling students in Nigeria’s Ogun State’s Ajebo-Ogunmakin axis. An exceptional UTME score, at least five (5) O’Level WASSCE/NECO results in the pertinent field of study, and attestations of financial incapacity are required for eligibility. McPherson University (MCU) has announced the opening of its Full Scholarship Application for the 2023/2024 admission session in an effort to close the gap and strengthen the relationship between town and gown while also providing…

Thriving As a Campus Student. Table of content 1. Introduction 2. Set realistic goals 3. Time management is key 4. Take advantage of campus resources 5. Get involved in extracurricular activities 6. Network with other students and professionals 7. Prioritize self-care 8. Stay organized and stay on top of deadlines 9. Keep an open mind and be willing to learn 10. Wrapping things up Kick off….. The Ultimate Guide to Thriving as a Campus Student: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know 1. Introduction As a campus student, you are presented with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. You…

Nigeria Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, a public holiday to celebrate Democracy Day. Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, urged Nigerians to appreciate the democratic journey of the country, celebrating its milestones and progress. She wished all Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration. In a recent report, the Federal Government of Nigeria declares Monday, June 12, 2023, a public holiday to celebrate “Democracy”. This holiday is in commemoration of the nation’s Democracy Day, a significant event on the Nigerian calendar that celebrates the return to democratic rule in Nigeria. Official report and Congratulatory…

An alumna of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Miss Faizah Atu Muhammad, has emerged the overall winner of a continental essay competition held in Accra, Ghana. Miss Muhammad, who is currently undergoing her mandatory youth service programme at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Abuja, emerged the winner of the intellectual contest, tagged ”2023 Youth Leadership Competition”. It organised by UOGOZI Institute of Tanzania for young Africans between the ages of 18 and 25. The competition, was part of the 7th African Leadership Forum (AFM) meeting held in Accra, Ghana. Miss Muhammad, whose entry revolved around the topic…

Beginning this year, the Russian government will start showing three significant African languages in a couple of Moscow schools as a feature of endeavors to fortify connections with the continents. This is coming considering the developing worldwide disengagement Russia is encountering because of the attack of Ukraine. Check out: list of illegal Universities in Nigeria As per Maslow, head of the Foundation of Asian and African Examinations at Lomonosov Moscow State College, the dialects will be shown in four yet-to-be-uncovered schools beginning in September 2023. The dialects incorporate Swahili, which is broadly spoken in Eastern Africa, Amharic, and , which…

In an outstanding display of talent and dedication, six students of the University of Ilorin have earned their qualifications to compete in the highly anticipated FISU World University Games in China between July 28 and August 8 this year (2023). This was disclosed by the University’s Director of Sport, Prof. Tajudeen Ibraheem, in a memo to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN. Prof. Ibraheem said that the six UNILORIN athletes were among the 12 that participated at the trials hosted by the University of Benin between May 8 and May 14, 2023. The outstanding athletes are; Musa Nurain,…

The Governing Council of Kwara State University at its 65th Regular meeting held on 15th and 16th May, 2023,approved the recommendation of the Appointments and Promotions Committee on the appointment of Engineer Nurudeen Bolaji Idrees as Deputy Director, Works. Engineer Idrees holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering. He joined the services of Kwara State University, Malete, as a Civil Engineer in the Works Department in the year 2009 and was until this promotion a Chief Engineer in charge of…