15 h. ago Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges

Tribune Online Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges BOLANLE is a 32-year-old lawyer whose husband, Akin, was first diagnosed as having bipolar disorder when they were still undergraduates. They had been dating for the past three years, and he had become her rock and pillar. They were simply inseparable. It had started with his becoming reclusive, not picking up her calls and locking […] Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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61 h. ago NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Prof Lar Bows Out, Adamu Steps In As Yakubu Gowon Varsity’s Acting VC

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University, Professor Patricia Lar has handed over to her successor, Professor Matthew Adamu. At the brief handover ceremony on Monday in Abuja, Prof. Lar thanked the Federal Government, the Minister of Education, and the Governing Council for the opportunity to serve for six […]

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3 d. ago How Nigeria’s universities Vice Chancellorship became political prizes worth fighting for

When Professor Ade Ajayi became Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan in 1972, fewer than a dozen candidates applied read more How Nigeria’s universities Vice Chancellorship became political prizes worth fighting for

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5 d. ago Don hails Mbah’s support for education, congratulates new UNN VC

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A renowned academic and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Prof Victor Nnam, has congratulated Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya on his appointment as the 16th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing the development as victory for merit, competence, and dedication to academic […] The post Don hails Mbah’s support for education, congratulates new UNN VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Yakubu Gowon Varsity VC Warns Prospective Students, Parents Against Admission Scams

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Patricia Manko Lar, has issued a strong warning to prospective students and their parents to beware of fraudsters promising admission in exchange for money. Prof. Lar, who was represented by the Director of the Academic Planning Unit, Prof. Wesley Daniel, gave the […]

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6 d. ago Medical experts advocate for improved investment in Family Planning

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts including the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Prof Adesegun Fatusi have advocated for improved investment in family planning, calling on the federal government and other agencies of government to contribute significantly to family planning. This was even as the experts decried the contraceptive […] The post Medical experts advocate for improved investment in Family Planning appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kaduna Varsity Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Makarfi As Corporate Services Director

The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has announced the appointment of a seasoned media and development consultant, Hamza Musa Makarfi, as the institution’s new Director of Corporate Services. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was approved by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the university’s corporate […]

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8 d. ago Gov Soludo confirms Omenugha as Ojukwu varsity’s substantive VC

Tribune Online Gov Soludo confirms Omenugha as Ojukwu varsity’s substantive VC Governor of Anambra, Charles Soludo, has officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Gov Soludo confirms Omenugha as Ojukwu varsity’s substantive VC Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Gov. Soludo confirms Omenugha as substantive Vice Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma  Soludo has officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State. The formal appointment letter was presented to Professor Omenugha by Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the State Government, at a ceremony […] The post Gov. Soludo confirms Omenugha as substantive Vice Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FOUYE embarks on internal restructuring, deploys new departmental heads

Tribune Online FOUYE embarks on internal restructuring, deploys new departmental heads According to the acting Vice-Chancellor, the redeployments were necessary to restructure the administrative processes in the university ahead of the... FOUYE embarks on internal restructuring, deploys new departmental heads Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Prof. Ortuanya emerges 16th UNN VC, lauds Tinubu, Mbah for historic mileston

Professor Simon Ortuanya has been appointed the 16th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). This marks a historic milestone as Ortuanya emerged the first indigenous vice chancellor from UNN’s host, Enugu North senatorial district, also known as Nsukka Zone, since it was founded in 1960. In his acceptance speech after his appointment […] The post Prof. Ortuanya emerges 16th UNN VC, lauds Tinubu, Mbah for historic mileston appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UniAbuja alumni condemn amnesty for malpractice, demand reversal 

Tribune Online UniAbuja alumni condemn amnesty for malpractice, demand reversal  A group of past students of the Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja alumni, has strongly condemned the institution’s recent decision to grant amnesty to students involved in examination malpractice, calling for the immediate reversal of the decision. Alumni have also called for the immediate resignation of the Vice Chancellor of […] UniAbuja alumni condemn amnesty for malpractice, demand reversal  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Augustine University appoints Anthony Akinwale as third substantive vice

The board of trustees of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos, has announced the appointment of Anthony Akinwale as its third substantive read more Augustine University appoints Anthony Akinwale as third substantive vice-chancellor

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4 w. ago Ondo Police Arrest Landlord, Two Others For Kidnapping, Murder Of AAUA Students

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a landlord and two others in connection with the kidnapping and murder of two students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. Mr. Adebowale Lawal, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, disclosed this on Wednesday in Akure while addressing journalists on the recent achievements of the state police command. […] The post Ondo Police Arrest Landlord, Two Others For Kidnapping, Murder Of AAUA Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor

Tribune Online We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more specialized treatments while also expanding their offerings beyond curative care […] We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor Tribune Online

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4 w. ago JAMB registrar berates varsities on indiscriminate honorary degrees

Tribune Online JAMB registrar berates varsities on indiscriminate honorary degrees The JAMB registrar, who was a past vice chancellor of the university, said that honorary degrees had become worthless. JAMB registrar berates varsities on indiscriminate honorary degrees Tribune Online

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