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Dec

2023

NANS Angry As EFCC Chairman Labelled 7 Out Of 10 Nigerian Students ‘Fraudsters’

NANS Fumes As EFCC Chairman Labelled 7 Out Of 10 Nigerian Students ‘Fraudsters’ The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has described as very unfortunate a recent statement credited to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Olu Olukoyede, where he alleged that most students in tertiary institutions in the country are into fraud and are therefore criminal elements. According to the Senate President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, the assertion by the EFCC boss was not only general, but unsubstantiated. “The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) vehemently condemns the recent statement made by the…

Dec

2023

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I Look Forward To Working With You – Tinubu’s Aide On Students’ Engagement Congratulates NANS President, Senate President-Elect(Seyi Tinubu Faction)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics

I Look Forward To Working With You – Tinubu’s Aide On Students’ Engagement Congratulates NANS President, Senate President-Elect(Seyi Tinubu Faction) Comrade Asefon Sunday, the senior special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students engagements has congratulated the new leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS. Asefon, via his ‘X’ handle said the victory of Comr. Emonefe Lucky as NANS President is remarkable achievement, reflects the trust and confidence that Nigerian students have placed in him. He furthered that his office is ready to work effectively with the students leaders to address challenges that is facing Nigerian students. See the…

Dec

2023

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Just-In: Pedro Obi Emerges NANS President, Defeating Alleged Seyi Tinubu’s Preferred Candidate

Education, News Flash, Politics

JUST IN : Pedro Obi emerges NANS president, defeating alleged Seyi Tinubu’s preferred candidate The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Pedro Obi from the Delta State University as its new president. Obi, a Phd student of Guidance and Counseling studies got 212 votes to defeat his closest rival, Lucky Emonefe who scored 83 votes. Emonefe was said to be the preferred choice of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi. The election was held at the old parade ground, Abuja. According to a report by SaharaReporters, the outgoing president, Usman Barambu suspended the former electoral committee, saying it was…

Nov

2023

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JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

CBN/Commercial Banking, Abuja, Education, News Flash

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the sales of UTME application forms are scheduled to commence on January 15 and conclude on February 26. According to the statement, the main UTME is set to take place from April 19 to April 29, 2024. JAMB also earmarked March 7, 2024, for the MOCK-UTME, providing candidates with a preparatory platform ahead of the main examination. The statement read: “Based on the series of…

Nov

2023

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Exclusive: Private Universities Floated By Nigerian Politicians, Approved By NUC

Education, News Flash

FULL LIST: Private Universities Floated By Nigerian Politicians As of November 27, 2023, a total of 147 private universities have been approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Universities Commission. These institutions exist alongside the universities owned by both the Federal and state governments respectively. Incessant industrial actions, poor funding and the rot in public universities have continued to give rise to the existence of private universities in the country as their numbers grew from just three in 1999 to 147 in 2023 with the NUC noting that it has over 270 pending requests for the establishment…

Nov

2023

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Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Abuja, Education, News Flash, Politics

Yagabi Sani, PLO Lumumba as Guest at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for this grand…

Nov

2023

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My Administration Working Towards Full University Autonomy – President Tinubu

Education, FGN, News Flash

President Tinubu Pledges Full University Autonomy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration was working towards the introduction of the policy that will grant full autonomy to universities. President Tinubu represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh said this in Benin at the weekend during the 48th convocation of the University of Benin. He said he was convinced that university autonomy would enhance the quality of university education. “University autonomy transfers the responsibility performance directly to the individual institution. This administration believes that this is the right step in the right direction,” he said. The president…

Nov

2023

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Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Becomes Ondo State University, Owo

Education, News Flash

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Becomes Ondo State University, Owo Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo has been proposed as Ondo State University, Owo. This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu at a meeting on Tuesday with stakeholders of the Polytechnic as well as High Chiefs from Owo and Isuada communities. The new University is expected to admit students during the 2024/2025 academic session. AttNews Online Newspaper gathered that the current Polytechnic education system will be co-exist with the new University structure until it is phased out. “The polytechnic Governing Council, management team, Deans of Faculties , High…

Nov

2023

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No Student Will Drop Out Of School Under My Government – President Tinubu

Education, News Flash, Presidency

No Student Will Drop Out Of School Under My Government – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has opined that no student will drop out of school as a result of inability to pay tuition fee under his administration. This is as the president kicked against Industrial disharmony in the nations universities, noting that it disrupts life, wastes time and elongates academic calendar. Tinubu who stated this at the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, noted that ” all avenues for dialogue must be explored and exhausted before strike actions are considered, and as the last resort.…

Nov

2023

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Nigerian Army Gets First Professor As NDA Promotes A Lt. Colonel

Education, News Flash, Security

Nigerian Army Gets First Professor As NDA Promotes Lt. Colonel The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna has announced the promotion of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the rank of Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. Imam is said to be the first professor from among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army. The Registrar of the Academy, Brig.-Gen. AM Tukur announced the promotion in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. He said that the promotion was ratified during the NDA Council Meeting in September, and took effect from Oct. 1, 2022. The registrar said that the council’s decision was a…