By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has disclosed an increment in its tuition fees due to the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. The vice chancellor of the university, Professor Folashade Ogunsola, made the announcement on Thursday during a meeting with the representatives of the non-teaching staff … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has distributed over 10,000 booklets of “My Passport of Rights” to several children in and out of schools in Lagos. The agency distributed the booklets on Wednesday during a sensitisation programme it organised for the students of Kings … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2023 Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) has been scheduled for Saturday, 15th July, 2023 at all Schools’ Centres across the state. The Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that students of the Federal Government College (FGC), Kaduna State and other old FGC students, on Saturday, took to the street to protest what they described as a land grab by the government of the state. The peaceful protest was staged by the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), an umbrella … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that it is working out modalities to begin the disbursement of student loan from September and October. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary at the federal Ministry of Education, announced the development while answering questions from journalists in Abuja, on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed … Read more
The students were abducted from the day school on Monday. It was not immediately clear where the abduction took place, whether on school premises or off. The Kaduna government promised to reveal more information later. Eko Hot Blog reports that terrorists have abducted ten students from Government Day Secondary School in Awon, Kachia LGA of … Read more
The 2023 World Water Day held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. NIMechE used the opportunity to organise an essay competition on water sanitation and hygiene. The institute’s president also urged Nigerians to be the change they want by practicing good hygiene. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Mechanical … Read more
The 2023 World Water Day held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Lagos water corporation used the opportunity to partner with an engineering institute in organising an essay competition on water sanitation and hygiene. The corporation’s boss disclosed the state of water distribution in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) … Read more
An engineering institute recently collaborated with the Lagos Water Corporation to organise an essay competition for secondary students. 80 schools across Lagos State participated in the competition. The students were asked to provide creative solutions to issues surrounding water sanitation and hygiene. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through Lagos State Water Corporation, … Read more
The Lagos government and CASIO partnered for the project. It is expected to help students develop the critical and high-order thinking skills necessary for 21st-century education. The government said it intends to derive full benefit from the project. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and CASIO Middle East Africa (CMEA) with its … Read more
School owners used to visit the Lagos examination board office for payment and registration of their students. The board has now introduced online payment and registration. It said the move was aimed at ensuring seamless and stress-free payment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has introduced Online Payment and Registration for the … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation and the Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers recently collaborated to organise an essay competition. The competition is aimed at building future leaders from secondary school students in Lagos State. At the opening ceremony of the competition, the Lagos water corporation boss assured Lagosians of improved water supply. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
WAEC has released the 2022 WASSCE results for Private Candidates. Out of 73,424 test-takers, 42,405 candidates scored credit and above in a minimum of five subjects. 7,871 candidates’ results were withheld due to reported exam malpractice and are being investigated. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results … Read more
Obi has reacted to NUC’s directives to shut down universities ahead of the 2023 general election. Universities over the country have been directed to shut down on 22nd February to prepare for the election. Obi appreciated the decision, stating that students have the right to vote. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of … Read more
Lagos voters constitute the largest percentage of the 93 million eligible voters. Lagos has 7,060,195 eligible voters. Kano comes second with 5,921,370 eligible voters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there are 93.4 million registered and eligible voters in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD From UNILAG CBN … Read more
Tinubu has assured that he would eliminate strikes from universities if elected president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Tuesday that if elected as Nigeria’s next president, his administration will ensure stability in the university system. The former Governor of Lagos State assured … Read more
To be successful in any area in life, there are certain steps you must take. The same goes for every student; if you want to emerge with the best result, you must work for it. EDITOR’S PICKS 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad … Read more
FUOYE has declared a Lecture-free day after a truck accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the Federal University of Oye (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has expressed their sadness at the death of an undergraduate student crushed by a truck on Friday, December 16, 2022. A loaded truck rammed into a first-year student of … Read more
Police have arrested secondary school students for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested three male secondary school students over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A Legacy Of Free And Fair Elections For West Africa … Read more
UK University workers have commenced a strike action over their working conditions. Eko Hot Blog reports that university workers in the United Kingdom (UK) under the aegis of University and College Union (UCU) commenced a strike on Thursday over “attacks on pay, working conditions and pensions.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic … Read more