25 July 2026
Polytechnics

Akwa Ibom Polytechnic Bans Students’ Sign-Out Celebration

The management of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has announced a ban on the popular “sign-out” fanfare usually organised by graduating students to mark their final days on campus. In a circular signed by the Deputy Registrar (Students’ Affairs), Ibanga Nathaniel, the institution said it was “dismayed” by the celebrations, which it described as

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Kogi Polytechnic Engages Student Unions, Security Agencies Over Fee Hike

The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, on Monday, September 15, 2025, held an interactive session with representatives of student unions to address concerns about the recent upward review of school fees as students resumed for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. The meeting, which took place at the Council Chamber of the

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Gateway Polytechnic Appoints First Substantive Registrar, Librarian

The Governing Council of The Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, has approved the appointment of Dr Julius Popoola as the institution’s first substantive Registrar and Mrs Christy Adeeko as its first substantive Librarian. This was disclosed in a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Folorunso Adedayo, on Monday. According to her, both appointments are

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MAPOLY Bus Drivers Struggle with Rising Costs

Bus drivers at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, claim they are facing severe financial difficulties, as fuel expenses often exceed their daily earnings. Speaking to Nigeria Education News, a driver, Mr. Sanusi, explained that long distances and low fares make the business unprofitable. “Sometimes, what goes into fuel is higher than our income,” he lamented.

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Akwa Ibom Polytechnic Announces Screening Dates

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has announced the departmental screening schedule for Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Diploma (ND) candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The exercise will take place from Wednesday, September 17, to Friday, September 19 2025, starting at 9:00 am daily. Eligible candidates are required to report to their respective

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MAPOLY Vows to Prioritise Students’ Welfare

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

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MAPOLY Students Lament Financial Hardship, Academic Stress

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

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Osun Polytechnic Suspends Final-Year Celebrations After Unrest

Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has suspended the ongoing Final Year Brethren (FYB) celebration following reports of disorder during the event. The decision was announced on Monday in an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar. The FYB celebration, a long-standing tradition for graduating students, was said to have been disrupted after participants failed

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NEB OSPOLY Inducts New Executives

The Namacos Editorial Board (NEB) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY), has inaugurated its new executives for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony, held recently at the institution’s New Lecture Hall 1, also featured the launch of NEB’s latest magazine and marked the opening of the NAMACOS Final Year Brethren (FYB) week, themed “Corporate Day.”

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Over 120 GOZPOLY Students Awarded Scholarships

More than 120 students of Gozie Anyachebelu Polytechnic (GOZPOLY), Onitsha, Anambra State, have received scholarships for their studies. The Rector, Engr Helen Abone, announced this during the matriculation ceremony, where about 70 students were formally admitted. She added that over 16 graduates had already received certificates in entrepreneurship since the institution’s establishment. Abone said the

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