Tag: University
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Tinubu removes two federal universities VCs
President Bola Tinubu has announced leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. The changes take effective immediately, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday.
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Arthur Jarvis University begins treatment of life-threatening illnesses
Wevole Ezin, Calabar As part of efforts to promote local content, Arthur Jarvis University Institute of Trado-Medical Research in Akpabuyo, Cross River State says it has commenced treatment of life threatening illnesses in the South South region of the country. The Chancellor of the University, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong made the disclosure in a press…
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FUPRE to host 2024 edition of petroleum industry awards
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) in collaboration with the African Child Foundation set to host the 2024 Petroleum Industry Awards. The Federal University of Petroleum Resources Awards(FUPRE AWARDS) had in previous editions, celebrated outstanding and inspiring individuals and corporations who have displayed a rare sense of excellence and professionalism as well as…
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UNIBEN Mgt condemns reported violence at varsity’s senior staff club
The Management of the University of Benin has condemned in strong terms reported violence during the visit of the Edo State Labour Party ‘s gubernatorial candidate, Mr Olumide Akpata, on invitation by the Senior Staff Club of the Institution. The violent incident, allegedly perpetrated by some students, is unacceptable. Consequently, Management has set up a…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation blazes the trail in Africa as Case Study becomes part of Harvard’s Curriculum
In an unprecedented move, the Harvard Business School, the graduate business school of Harvard University, is set to cast the spotlight on the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), recognising the Foundation’s extraordinary philanthropic achievement in a ground-breaking case study. The case study, first of its kind on any philanthropic organisation in Africa, is to be…
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Photo news: Igbinedion University hold media conference to announce her 25th anniversary celebrations
Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) on Thursday, held a media conference to announce plans for the celebration of her 25th Anniversary holding in May, 2024. L-R: Dean of the Post-Graduate School, Prof (Mrs) Deborah Odejimi; Chief Medical Director of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH), Prof. Godwin Bazuaye; Vice Chancellor, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye; and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof.…
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Recent security breach in Bwari Area Council: There’s no cause for alarm, says Veritas varsity
In view of the recent reported incidence of a breach in security in Bwari Area Council, the management of Veritas University, Abuja has assured students, staff as well as parents and guardians of students that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of students and staff as we resume from…
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Inspite of economic downturn, Veritas University is soaring – VC Ichoku
The Vice Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, Professor Hyacinth Ichoku has said that inspite of the challenging economic situation in the country, the University has continued to make progress in leaps and bounds. In a letter to students and parents marking the Christmas and new year break, Professor Ichoku said the university will contonie to…
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Fubara promises sustained financial support to state-owned varsity
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to provide necessary financial support to strengthen the capacity of the state-owned university to rank one of the best in the country. Fubara said this at the 35th convocation of the university in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
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Despite heavy cash crunch, FG asks varsities, others to remit 40% revenue
The federal government has begun implementation of a 40 percent automatic deduction from internally generated revenues of federal universities and other partially-funded institutions despite the heavy cash crunch engulfing the country now. The policy of 40 percent auto-deduction of gross IGR is in line with the Finance Circular with reference number FMFBNP/OTHERS/IGR/CRF/12/2021 dated December 20,…