It is understood that the Nigerian Senate will intervene in the purported move to hike tuition fees in 38 federal universities. Senator Barau Jibrin, who is chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, said the upper parliament would invite the vice chancellors of the affected universities. He disapproved the proposed increase while accusing government-owned […]
Continue ReadingAuthorities of the University of Lagos have expelled 125 students and rusticated 198 others for various offences, including examination malpractices during last academic session.The lists of the affected students were published on the university’s website on Sunday. The institution’s Deputy Registrar (Information), Mr Toyin Adebule, confirmed the expulsion and estimation to the News Agency of […]
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande has announced plans to have witchcraft included in the curriculum from 2018. Speaking to representatives from student unions around the country, the minister announced the shocking move and urged future university entrees to consider taking Witchcraft. “There is a lot we can learn from witchcraft, […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has withdrawn the list of recommended candidates for admission it earlier sent to universities and other tertiary institutions.The announcement was made by the spokesperson for JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday in Abuja, where he said the decision was to ensure that universities perform their statutory responsibility of […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the point system copied from its website as criteria for admission into tertiary institutions in the country and currently circulating was a mere illustration. This is contained in a statement by the board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin and made available to the News Agency […]
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