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”
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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”
Ondo varsity gets new Vice Chancellor
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Prof. Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the Vice-Chancellor of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). This is contained in a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Friday in Akure. The statement said the appointment followed the recommendation ofContinueContinue reading “Ondo varsity gets new Vice Chancellor”
Don seeks govt. varsities collaboration to end food insecurity in Africa
A don, Prof. Edwin Momoh, has called for collaboration between government and universities to tackle the effects of climate change and food insecurity bedevilling Africa. Momoh, a Professor of Crop Science, made the call on Thursday while speaking at the third series of Distinguished Public Lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH),ContinueContinue reading “Don seeks govt. varsities collaboration to end food insecurity in Africa”
FUOYE suspends 2 students over leaked video of suspended ex-SUG President
The management of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students with immediate effect over allegations that they cyberbullied the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government(SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. This was contained in a statement published on the university’s official news portal on Friday, attributed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, whoContinueContinue reading “FUOYE suspends 2 students over leaked video of suspended ex-SUG President”
Investment in smart technologies ‘ll fight against climate change crisis – Scholars
Prof. Olumide Ogundipe has urged all stakeholders to collaborate in the deployment of smart technologies to fight climate change which has become a serious crisis all over the world. Ogundipe gave the advice during his keynote address on Wednesday at the second series of International Conference at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH)ContinueContinue reading “Investment in smart technologies ‘ll fight against climate change crisis – Scholars”
Appointments: University administrators affirm due process, refute unilateral decisions
University administrators have said unilateral appointments into key academic offices contradict established governance procedures across Nigerian universities. The administrators, who reaffirmed strict compliance with Conditions of Service, made the assertion in separate telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Akure. Registrars and senior university officials said appointments of Deans, ProvostsContinueContinue reading “Appointments: University administrators affirm due process, refute unilateral decisions”