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FG presents provisional licenses to 20 private varsities

FG presents provisional licenses to 20 private varsities

By Joseph Erunke THE federal government yesterday presented provisional licenses to the 20 new private universities recently approved by the Federal Executive Council, FEC. Recall that FEC had on Wednesday, February 3, 2021,during its weekly meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the establishment of 20 new private universities, bringing the total number of […]

Canadian varsity to set up College of Medicine in Osun

Canadian varsity to set up College of Medicine in Osun

A CANADIAN University, the All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica, has pledged to collaborate with Prince Segun Gboleru, who has been nominated by the Gboleru Ruling House for the stool of Akirun of Ikirun land, to establish a Canadian University School of Medicine in the ancient town of Ikirun in Osun State.

Stalemate over selection of VC: Is LASU heading for crisis?

Stalemate over selection of VC: Is LASU heading for crisis?

TWICE the Governing Council/Senate Selection Committee of the Lagos State University, LASU, conducted screening exercise for the appointment of the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution, twice the Visitor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rejected their recommendations. Incidentally, twice also the committee rated Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, as the top performer in the screening exercise, and twice he has been unfortunate not to be named the VC of his beloved university.

Olubadan to honour Sen Okorocha over free education milestone

Olubadan to honour Sen Okorocha over free education milestone

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Olubadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji (Aje Ogungunniso I) and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), will on Saturday honour foremost philanthropist and former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha with an Award as ‘The Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland”. According to the letter of notification, the […]