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Ajayi Crowther University Gets New Vice Chancellor
53-year old professor of Christian Studies, Dapo Asaju, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC), Ajayi Crowder University (ACU), Oyo. While unveiling the new helmsman for the faith-based private university on Thursday, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council,…
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45 Delta Poly Students Arrested For Cultism
The police in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested 45 students of the Delta State polytechnic, Ozoro, for alleged involvement in cultism and unlawful gathering.The Ozoro Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Wagbara, confirmed the arrest.…
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DISCLAIMER: UNILORIN Remedial Programme Not Out Yet
The management of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) wishes to inform the general public, especially prospective candidates, that the application form for 2015/2016 Academic Session Remedial programme is not yet out. Please ignore false news by scammers. Candidates can proceed to the…
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24-yr-old Nigerian Software Engineer builds Artificial Intelligence robot at Sri Lankan University
A Nigerian Software Engineering student,Bobai Ephraim Kato, has built a functional Artificial Intelligence robot as his final year project at the International College of Business and Technology (ICBT), Sri Lanka. Kato, a 24-year old from the Atyap tribe in Kaduna…
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Change in sight as Prof. John Obafunwa’s tenure ends on Oct 31st
A countdown banner is marking the imminent end of the tenure of Professor John Obafunwa as the Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). Obafunwa will relinquish the leadership of the state-owned University on 31st of October 2015, meaning he…
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Buhari Urged to release Funds for NPMCN’s N600m Permanent site Project
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to release funds for the construction of the permanent site of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN). The institution’s President, Professor Rasheed Arogundade, made the call in Lagos while speaking at a…
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Don Urges FUNAAB Students to Embrace Technology
Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, have been urged to shun idleness and embrace the opportunities in computer technology. FUNAAB Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Felix Salako, gave the charge in Abeokuta at a summer training…
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Students in Osun Tertiary Institutions Protest on Lecturers’ Strike
Students in Osun have protested over the failure of the Rauf Aregbesola-led government to pay the salaries of striking lecturers of state-owned tertiary institutions. The protesters, comprising students of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke,…
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Gov Ikpeazu To slash ABSU School Fees, Awards Master’s Scholarships to 2 Law School 1st class Graduates
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has awarded scholarships to two first class law graduates of the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, and announced plans to slash tuition fees. Speaking after he was formally installed as the Visitor to the state government owned…
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How To Apply For JAMB UTME 2016, Exam Date & Registration Deadline
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has perfected plans to begin the 2016 sales of UTME form by August 31st, 2015. This was made known by the board’s Head of Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin in a statement in Lagos. …
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WAEC Adjusts 2015 Sept/Oct WASSCE Time-Table For Sallah
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has adjusted the timetable of the September/October 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates to meet the demand of Muslim candidates. Head of WAEC’s National Office Mr Charles Eguridu announced this…
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Poor Funding, Electricity stunt Nigeria’s Technological Development — OSUSTECH VC
Nigeria’s technological and industrial growth is adversely affected by poor funding of universities and research institutions as well as unstable electricity. The Vice Chancellor of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology(OSUSTECH), Okitipupa, Professor Tolu Odugbemi, said this during an…
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