The Students’ Affairs Unit of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace on campus and prioritising student welfare as the foundation for academic success. Officials of the division said their goal is to create an enabling environment where students can focus on their studies without fear of unrest. “We are
The Kwara State branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed disappointment over what it described as the state government’s “graveyard silence” on the payment of Teachers’ Specific Allowances (TSA). In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Yusuf Wahab Agboola, and Deputy Secretary-General, Mike Modesty, the union said that despite several
The University of Abuja has set a new record by promoting 104 lecturers to professorial ranks, the highest number ever elevated in a single exercise since the start of the institution. The 11th Governing Council of the university, chaired by Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, approved the promotions during its 78th Extraordinary Meeting held over two
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has launched a new initiative, “Lunch with the Vice-Chancellor,” aimed at strengthening student leadership development and fostering closer interaction between management and undergraduates. The maiden edition of the programme was held on Tuesday at Yusufu Bala Usman Hall, where selected students engaged directly with Vice-Chancellor Prof Adamu Ahmed, senior academics,
Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have raised concerns over the growing pressures of financial hardship, academic demands, and the emotional toll of survival on campus life. A recent report reveals that several students are lamenting the impact of rising costs of transportation, food, and study materials. They explained that allowances from home are
The Governing Council of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has announced vacancies for the positions of University Librarian and Chief Security Officer. According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Idris Saleh Kusherki, suitably qualified candidates within and outside the institution are invited to apply for the positions. For the
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) and the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have partnered to introduce a National Diploma (ND) programme in Environmental Health. The initiative, described as a landmark step in environmental education, is aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the technical expertise to address waste management, pollution control, and broader sustainability challenges.
Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, has expelled 14 of its students over examination malpractice during the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session, while one other student received a strong caution. According to a bulletin issued by the Office of the Registrar and signed by the Academic Secretary, the decision followed the recommendations of the
The second batch admission list into Lagos state’s model colleges and upgraded secondary schools has been released by the state’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of Public Affairs. According to Sutton, parents and guardians can begin checking the admission status of their
The University of Offa has confirmed the appointment of Prof Kazeem Alagbe Gbolagade as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. The announcement approved by the school’s Governing Council was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Jibola Oyewale, who described the selection process as rigorous and transparent, aimed at identifying a visionary leader to advance
