Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the release of N1.1 billion as a special intervention fund to the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), to offset outstanding salary arrears owed to members of staff of the institution. The intervention, according to the state government, is aimed at addressing the financial challenges confronting the universityContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1b to clear AAUA salary arrears, end ASUU strike”
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Redeemer’s varsity hikes tuition, releases 2026/2027 fee schedule
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has released its official fee schedule for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session, revealing hike in tuition and administrative charges across various faculties and levels. The new fee schedule, which covers fresh and returning students across all levels, shows that students in professional courses such as Law, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy,ContinueContinue reading “Redeemer’s varsity hikes tuition, releases 2026/2027 fee schedule”
FG raises hazard allowances for varsity workers
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions in federal universities. Under the new remuneration package, laboratory hazard allowance for senior employees will increase by as much as N126,000 annually. The package takes effect retrospectively fromContinueContinue reading “FG raises hazard allowances for varsity workers”
Ondo varsity VC bags UK’s Royal Meteorological Society Fellow
Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, Vice Chancellor (VC), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has been elected Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS), United Kingdom (UK). Mr Paul Adeagbo, the institution’s Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, in a statement on Friday in Okitipupa, said the award was in recognitionContinueContinue reading “Ondo varsity VC bags UK’s Royal Meteorological Society Fellow”
Olabode congratulates Obamuyi, salutes Aiyedatiwa’s VC choice
As the Adekunle Ajasin University , Akungba Akoko, (AAUA), gets new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tomola Marshal Obamuyi, Ondo South All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder, Mr Omoyele Olabode has hailed his appointment, congratulating him as he resumed office. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa approved the appointment of Prof. Obamuyi as the substantive Vice Chancellor of theContinueContinue reading “Olabode congratulates Obamuyi, salutes Aiyedatiwa’s VC choice”
Ondo govt suspends 27 students over misconduct
The Ondo State Government has suspended 27 students from three public Secondary Schools in Akure over alleged acts of misconduct, warning that it will not tolerate behaviour capable of disrupting learning in schools. The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Grammar School. They were handed immediate andContinueContinue reading “Ondo govt suspends 27 students over misconduct”
NYSC Reforms: Locally made Adire to replace Khaki uniform – FG
The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with locally produced Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme and boosting indigenous industries. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the development on Thursday during anContinueContinue reading “NYSC Reforms: Locally made Adire to replace Khaki uniform – FG”
NYSC reforms: Olabode says step in right direction
An All Progressives Congress (APC ) chieftain, Mr. Omoyele Olabodehas noted that the comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as approved by President Bola Tinubu is a right step taken to rejig the scheme and make it run for optimal outcome. The Real Estate tycoon and topnotch APC stakeholder gave this indicationContinueContinue reading “NYSC reforms: Olabode says step in right direction”
Don tasks FG on implementation of research output to foster technological advancement
Prof. Dipo Akomolafe says the Federal Government should improve the economic and technological advancement of the country by implementing research output of institutes and universities. Akomolafe, a Professor of Computer Science and Digital Forensics, made the call on Friday at the 13th Inaugural Lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, OndoContinueContinue reading “Don tasks FG on implementation of research output to foster technological advancement”
Don urges FG to address problems militating against fish production
A Professor of Fish Post-Harvest Quality and Utilisation, John Daramola, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in addressing challenges militating against fish production to achieve national food security. Daramola, of the Department of Agriculture, College of Food, Agricultural Science and technology,Bells University of Technology, made the call while delivering the 10th InauguralContinueContinue reading “Don urges FG to address problems militating against fish production”