UNICAL Gets First Ever Female Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Florence Obi of the faculty of Education and one-time deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration at the University of Calabar has emerged as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the university. She is also the first female to be so elected. Chairman of the University Governing Council and the Pro-Chancellor, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu announced to newsmen on Friday that Prof. Obi emerged victorious over twelve...
Joy As Hon. Promise Okoro Pays Students’ WAEC Fees In Bende
The Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro has brought joy to families of two female SS3 students of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Item in Bende local government area of Abia State when he took up the responsibility of paying their 2021 WAEC fees. This is in appreciation for their outstanding performances at the school's...
Enachoken of Abiriba, Commissioner For Trade, Others Salute Ukariwo On Appointment As ABSU Governing Board Chairman
Prominent sons of Abiriba in Ohafia local government area of Abia State have congratulated Chief Mba Okoronkwo Ukariwo on his appointment as the chairman, Governing Board, Abia State University, Uturu, ABSU by the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. Among them is the Enachoken of Abiriba HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu who described Chief Ukariwo as an experienced institutional leader. While thanking...
We’re Fine-Tuning Student Loan, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the much-awaited Student Loan Scheme and other programmes of his administration which ought to have commenced are being fined-tuned. “The Student Loan Programme will commence. There will be employment benefits for our graduates. The social security programme for the elderly and vulnerable will commence. We are fine-tuning all of that,” the President said on Monday at...
16,000 Students Participate As Open University Holds Matriculation
The National Open University of Nigeria on Saturday matriculated no fewer than 16,000 new students into its study centres across the country. Speaking at during the virtual matriculation, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Olufemi Peters, challenged the new students of the institution to demonstrate at all times to the society that NOUN offers quality education delivered with equality and...
Covenant University Students Lament Poor Conditions For Resumption, Accuse Management Of Endangering Lives (Photos, Video)
A student of Covenant University simply identified as Tayurn on Twitter has called out the management of Covenant University over unfair treatment and deceit. According to the state government’s guidelines on school reopening, all students are to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) before being allowed on the premises. Unfortunately, the University management failed to put this in place. However,...
JAMB Releases UTME Supplementary Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted between June 21 and 22, 2024. This board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to JAMB, 28,835 applicants who were not able to provide biometric verification during the main...
SSANU, NASU Suspend Strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) National Strike has been suspended for 60 Days, ABN TV reports. This comes amidst several futile efforts to have the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to resolve its five months strike. https://twitter.com/ASUU_NIG_/status/1560687890111283201?t=-pSwdvUd7yn3emp8VDBo3w&s=19 More details later....
Reactions As Catholic Reverend Sister Wears Biafran Flag Outfit During Her Masters Degree Defence (Photos)
A Reverend sister whose name could not be independently verified as at the moment of this report has set the internet buzzing with her choice of dressing during her Masters Degree defence. She adorned a flag bearing Biafran logo, getting many people to react. A Facebook user, Umuchiukwu Writers who shared the picture simply wrote, "A Reverend Sister defends her Masters...
Buhari Approves Establishment Of New Federal Polytechnics In Abia, Delta, Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of three new polytechnics in various parts of the country. A statement issued on Tuesday by, the director of Public Relations at the Federal M...
