2 h. ago JOSTUM Shuts Down Over Abduction Of Varsity Students In Benue

Following the kidnapping incident on the campus of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State, the management of the University has ordered all students to vacate their hostels with immediate effect. The directive followed the abduction of three students by unknown armed assailants near Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core part […]

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3 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

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3 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students

Some yet to be identified gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University, Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the abducted students were kidnapped between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. In a statement by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command, Sewuese Anene, on Wednesday, confirmed that investigation […] The post Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago MDCAN, MEDSABAMS raise alarm over withdrawal of services from Southwest varsities

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Medical and Dental Consultants Association (MDCAN) and Medical and Dental Specialist Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MEDSABAMS) have expressed concerns over the on-going withdrawal of services in Medical Schools in South West universities as a result non migration of lecturers to Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The two medical associations also […] The post MDCAN, MEDSABAMS raise alarm over withdrawal of services from Southwest varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade Of Ondo Poly To Agric Varsity

The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness.   The conversion of the State Polytechnic came after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the institution to a University of Management Science and […]

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6 h. ago Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction

Tribune Online Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU) Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, has expressed the institution's desire to partner with interested investors, corporate organisations, and individuals for the construction of hostel facilities for students. Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation

Tribune Online NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme. NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation Tribune Online

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7 h. ago MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South

Tribune Online MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South-West medical schools According to the two medical associations, no significant progress has been made regarding the implementation of payment of clinical lecturers with the CONMESS salary structure by the universities in the South West and Ilorin, contrary to what is obtained in other geopolitical zones of the country. MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South-West medical schools Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Students Decry Insecurity As Gunmen Abduct 4 JOSTUM Students

Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, have expressed deep concerns over what they perceived as negligence on the part of the university management and security authorities, following the abduction of four female students by gunmen on Tuesday night. The incident, which has left the university community in shock, has sparked outrage […]

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8 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. In a Wednesday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed that the decision came after a review of the initial proposal for […] The post Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Media industry going through difficult times globally — Prof Pate

Tribune Online Media industry going through difficult times globally — Prof Pate It has been observed that these are difficult, uncertain and changing times for the media industry, nationally and globally requiring urgent professional attention and intervention. The observation was made by the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere in Gombe State, Professor Umar Ali Pate in a keynote address he delivered at the opening of […] Media industry going through difficult times globally — Prof Pate Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Bayelsa varsity mum as body of drowned undergraduate recovered from creek

Despite the recovery of the corpse of Miracle Ekene, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, who drowned on Sunday at the Ekoli Creek in Yenagoa, over a N300 bet, the management has remained silent. PUNCH Metro gathered that the body was recovered from the river on Monday evening, about Read More

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17 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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19 h. ago US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade

Tribune Online US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade The move has raised fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who also serves in the Trump administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he has advocated for deep cuts in federal spending, including at the FAA. US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Makinde approves N550m for retirees’ gratuities, death benefits

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of N550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and next of kin of deceased pensioners. Announcing the approval on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony for the monthly disbursement, Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, reiterated Read More

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23 h. ago Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the Issuance of Bond to finance the remodeling of Agbowo ultra modern shopping complex in Ibadan. Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister

Tribune Online Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister “The condemnation of the G7 of Russia’s war of aggression is very clear, especially on the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal attack,” Kukies told Reuters, stressing that Trump’s proposal would fail to secure the required unanimous approval. Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

Nearly one million pension contributors have successfully scaled the hurdle of approval to use their pension funds for equity contributions read more Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

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25 h. ago New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged “tactical abrogation” of TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has risen against the alleged plan by the proposed new tax system to tactically abrogate the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, registered the case and concerns of the Union at the public hearing on the new tax bill, 2024, organized […] The post New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged “tactical abrogation” of TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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