The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed viral claims suggesting that its Radiography programme lacks accreditation. In a statement, the management clarified that the programme currently enjoys interim accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), which fully allows students to attend lectures, write examinations, graduate, and build careers. The university explained that professional accreditation nationwide
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, will tomorrow host 100 students to a special lunch aimed at strengthening communication between students and the university management. The event, tagged “Lunch with the Vice-Chancellor,” is the first of its kind since Prof. Ahmed assumed office. It is designed to be held four
A university don, Professor Emmanuel Eghe Egbon of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has advised Nigerians to return to using clay pots and vessels for cooking, eating, and drinking, stating that it can save the country billions of naira in healthcare costs. Speaking at the university’s 134th inaugural lecture, titled “Drinking and Eating with Clay Vessels,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has exposed an admission racketeering case involving one of its staff members, Mr. Nnaji Kenneth, from the Registry Department. Kenneth allegedly collected ₦400,000 from the mother of a prospective student, promising to secure her son’s admission into the Faculty of Medicine. When the plan failed, the deal was reportedly changed
The Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has dismissed reports that it was ordered by the Edo State Government to restart the process of appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. In a statement signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar for Media and Protocol, Otunba Michael Aladenika, the Council said the selection exercise it conducted remains
About 2,000 medical students and health professionals gathered at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the maiden Mission: BRAIN Ilorin Conference, focused on advancing brain health and neurosurgery in underserved communities. The two-day event, themed “Bridging Gaps: Advancing Brain Health Through Science, Ethics and Innovation,” featured keynote lectures, panel sessions, research presentations, and clinical skills
As Nigeria grapples with economic uncertainty and youth unemployment, veteran boardroom figure Chief Olusegun Osunkeye believes the country’s education system must be restructured to address national needs. Speaking on the occasion of his 85th birthday, Osunkeye argued that universities and colleges are not producing graduates who can tackle Nigeria’s pressing challenges. We have universities of
For many Nigerian undergraduates, the end of final exams is marked with the “sign-out” ritual – classmates scribbling farewell messages on white shirts, a symbol of transition from student life to the broader world. Once a light-hearted campus tradition, it is increasingly under scrutiny. Universities across the country have moved to ban or restrict the
A staff member of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has been accused of collecting money from a parent in exchange for admission. The university’s spokesperson, Louis Njelita, said on Saturday that Kenneth Nnaji, who works in the Registry Department, allegedly took ₦400,000 from the mother of a prospective student with a promise to secure her
Prof Bashir Garba, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education policies, saying they are making a real difference in Nigeria’s higher education system. Garba gave the commendation during the university’s combined 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony held at the main campus on Saturday. “The Tinubu
