10 h. ago How newly approved environment university will tackle Ogoni’s ecological woes

President Bola Tinubu recently signed the bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai in Ogoni land. For read more How newly approved environment university will tackle Ogoni’s ecological woes

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40 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago I set aside religion, ethnicity to secure federal varsity for Kaduna — Senator

The Senator for Kaduna South, Sunday Katung, has stated that he set aside religion, ethnicity, and party affiliation to swiftly secure the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, within eighteen months during the 10th Assembly. Katung made this disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum in Zonkwa, Read More

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61 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Two New Federal Universities In Ekiti, Osun

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of two new federal universities in Nigeria. The institutions are the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State. According to Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the President’s approval is a significant […] The post President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Two New Federal Universities In Ekiti, Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Banditry: Zamfara varsity urges vigilance as 2,229 students matriculate

The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State has matriculated 2,229 students despite prevailing security challenges in the region. Zamfara State where the university is located is battling banditry and bandits have on a number of occasions attacked the university, kidnapping students. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Muazu Abubakar, revealed that out Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu signs bills establishing federal universities in Osun, Ekiti

Tribune Online Tinubu signs bills establishing federal universities in Osun, Ekiti According to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria currently has 63 approved federal universities, 63 State universities, and 149 private universities. Tinubu signs bills establishing federal universities in Osun, Ekiti Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu Signs Establishment Bills For New Federal Varsities In Osun, Ekiti

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assented to two separate Bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday night, President Tinubu said the specialised institutions will […]

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3 d. ago Kogi Auto Crash: FUL Management Shuts Down Varsity After Student Protest

As students of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State continue to protest the death of five of their colleagues killed by an articulated vehicle last Monday, the Management of the institution has closed down the university indefinitely to prevent further unrest by the students. This was contained in a circular with Reference Number […]

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3 d. ago Lokoja varsity students threaten highway blockade over truck crashes

Students of the Federal University Lokoja on Wednesday threatened to shut down the Abuja-Lokoja highway in protest over the recurring deaths of their colleagues in road accidents involving trucks. Leading the demonstration at the university’s Felele Campus, President of the Student Union Government, Benjamin Timothy, lamented that students were tired of mourning their own. The Read More

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja

Tribune Online Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja The Presidency has expressed grief over the tragic loss of five students of the Federal University Lokoja to an auto crash on Monday. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon stated this in a condolence letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […] Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tinubu appoints new rector for Nigerian College of Aviation Technology  

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Danjuma Ismaila as Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. “Before the appointment, Dr Ismaila was a lecturer at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday. The statement is Read More

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4 d. ago Auto crash: NANS sympathises with Federal University Lokoja over students’ death

Tribune Online Auto crash: NANS sympathises with Federal University Lokoja over students’ death The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed its deep condolences to the management and students of Federal University Lokoja following the tragic auto crash that claimed the lives of five students from the university. “This unfortunate incident has left the Nigerian students in a state of sorrow, and our thoughts […] Auto crash: NANS sympathises with Federal University Lokoja over students’ death Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Fatal Crash Claims Lives Of Four Kogi University Students, Three Others

An articulated vehicle crash in Kogi State has claimed seven lives, including four Federal University, Lokoja students, while another student was injured. The Kogi Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Samuel Oyedeji, disclosed the details to newsmen in Lokoja, the state capital, on Monday, blaming the accident on brake failure. According […] The post Fatal Crash Claims Lives Of Four Kogi University Students, Three Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FUOYE VC hails Tinubu as 3,281 students benefit from NELFUND

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast support of the institution and for the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) intervention, disclosing that no fewer than 3,281 students have benefited from NELFUND and that the university has received a total […] The post FUOYE VC hails Tinubu as 3,281 students benefit from NELFUND appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Six students, driver killed as trailer rams into FUL shuttle bus in Kogi

Tribune Online Six students, driver killed as trailer rams into FUL shuttle bus in Kogi Six students of the Federal University Lokoja and a driver lost their lives on Monday afternoon when an articulated vehicle rammed into a FUL shuttle bus conveying them to school at Felele, Lokoja. Six students, driver killed as trailer rams into FUL shuttle bus in Kogi Tribune Online

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