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Ekiti Varsity to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Senate Leader, FIRS Chairman
The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has resolved to confer honorary doctorates on Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in recognition of his contribution to the development of the institution, Nigeria and the international…
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans, Donates Cash, Food Items in Calabar
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has offered scholarships to two young orphans at Infant Jesus Orphanage in Calabar, Cross River State from primary to the university level.
He also made a cash…
Reps Deputy Speaker Partners UNICAL in Building Convocation Pavilion
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said he is committed to the noble cause of building a pavillion for purposes of convocation ceremonies and other important functions in university…
Our Varsities Must Impact Nigerians, Chart Pathway for Future -Reps Deputy Speaker
In a stirring call to action, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the need for universities and indeed, institutions of higher learning in Nigeria to move beyond ivory…
Tinubu Approves N2.8bn for Universities, N1.9bn for Polytechnics in 2025 TETFund Disbursement
President Bola Tinubu has approved an annual direct disbursement of N2.8 billion for each university, N1.9 billion for polytechnics, and N2.1 billion for colleges of education as part of a N700 billion allocation to…
Ebonyi Federal Lawmaker, Chinedu Ogah Pays WAEC Fees for 1538 Students
The lawmaker representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State in the National Assembly, Hon. Chinedu Ogah has paid the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examination fees for 1538 candidates in 37 secondary…
NIMC, NELFUND Sign MoU to Launch Biometric G2P Cards for Students Loan Access
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out multi-purpose Government-to-People (G2P) cards aimed at enhancing students' access to…
University Confirms Death of Professor Who Slumped During a Meeting
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), in Ile-Ife, has confirmed the death of Professor Jimoh Olanipekun of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the school.
The late Olanipekun who was a professor in the Department of…
University lecturer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping Female Student
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court of Lagos State has sentenced a part-time lecturer of Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin, Mr. Kolawole Muyiwa, to life imprisonment for rape.
Ruling on the case,…
Abbas Distributes Ramadan Palliatives to 1,833 Teachers, Targets 70,000 Constituents in Exercise
...gifts 116 head teachers motorcycles
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday, distributed Ramadan palliatives to 1,833 primary school teachers in his Zaria Federal Constituency,…