The University of Ibadan (UI) has increased school fees to the tune of N412,000 per academic session. This was revealed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Keye Abiona while briefing journalists on Thursday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. According to Prof. Abiona, the fee increment only applies to new students, and not to…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has relieved Prof Victor Ecoma of his appointment as the Head of Department (HOD) Fine and Applied Arts. This is in line with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi’s commitment to ensure students who graduate from the University are sent forth on time. CONVERSEER gathered that Prof Ecoma’s sack was approved…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has refuted alleged claims by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in some national dailies on the status of engineering courses in the institution. The refutation was contained in a statement issued by the Registrar of UNICAL, Mr Gabriel Egbe on behalf of the university’s management…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has banned the extension of classes (extra mural classes) in all schools in Anambra State and directed all schools to dismiss by 2:30 pm. Soludo in what looks like a swift response to the observation of the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor said the State Government has adopted the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024. The Act is of historic proportions as it seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. Why The Previous Act Was Amended The repealed…
