Kwara University Debunks Alleged Plan To Hike School Fees

Kwara University

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has officially cleared the air on speculations that the institution was planning to increase tuition fees. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Student Union of the university, Professor Jimoh said that the state government, led by Governor … Read more

All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah has disclosed that students who intend to study in the university must undertake and present a drug test before admission. Na’allah, who made this known at the 27th Pre- Convocation briefing in Abuja on Wednesday said the institution is working … Read more

UNIJOS VC Confirms Fees Reduction Amid Protest

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reprieve may have come for protesting students of the University of Jos as its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, on Saturday, announced that the institution has crashed its fees. According to him, the decision to reduce the fees followed a series of negotiations between UNIJOS authorities, students and other stakeholders. … Read more

‘No Student Will Graduate Without Having A Registered Company’ – UniAbuja VC Declares

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University Of Abuja (UniAbuja) has made it compulsory for its students to have a registered company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as a pre-requisite for graduation. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, revealed this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment Of Pioneer Vice Chancellor For LASUSTECH

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor has approved the appointment of Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya as the substantive and pioneer Vice–Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu.   Eko Hot Blog reports this was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Affairs Unit, Office of the Special Adviser … Read more

BREAKING: Lectures To Commence As FG Directs Reopening Of Varsities Nationwide

Vice chancellors have been instructed by the Federal Government to reopen institutions and for students to continue lectures through the National Universities Commission.   Eko Hot Blog reports that this was stated in a letter written by Professor Abubakar Rasheed, the commission’s executive secretary, and signed by Sam Onazi, the NUC’s director of finance and … Read more

UNIOSUN Gets New VC

UNIOSUN has gotten a new VC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governing Council of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the appointment of the university’s fourth substantive vice-chancellor (VC), Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye. This is coming following the approval of the Visitor to the University, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. The Council Chairman, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu … Read more

Gunshots As Hoodlums Attack OAU VC, Journalists, Others

There were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums attacked OAU VC, journalists and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums on Monday attacked attacked the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, some management staff and journalists. The incident occurred at about 2:55pm during a visit to a hostel … Read more

UNILORIN VC Speaks On Health Status Of Female Lecturer Who Was Beaten To Coma By Student

UNILORIN VC has spoken on health status of the female lecturer who was beaten by a student of the University. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Professor Sulyman Abdulkareem, has spoken on health status of the female lecturer who was beaten by a student of the University. In a statement issued … Read more

Watch How Unilorin Student Beat Up Female Lecturer On Campus To Coma

Unilorin student has beaten a female lecturer to coma on Campus EKO HOT BLOG reports that a video has been shared online that shown the moment a 400 level student University of Ilorin (Unilorin) beaten a female lecturer of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Mrs Zakariyyah. The student, simply identified as Captain … Read more

VC Reacts As Unilorin Student Beats Female Lecturer To Coma

The VC has reacted as Unilorin student has beaten a female lecturer to coma. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 400 level student University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has beaten a female lecturer of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Mrs Zakariyyah. The student, simply identified as Captain Walz, reportedly attacked the lecturer in her … Read more

LASU VC Leads Delegation On Assessment Tour Of Epe Campus, Promises Intervention On Critical Facilities.

By Babatunde Kaka On Friday, November 5th, 2021, newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello led members of the University Management on an assessment tour of facilities at the Lagos State University, LASU, Epe Campus, which accommodates the Faculty of Engineering and School of Agriculture. The Vice-Chancellor, who assumed office on … Read more

Acting VC, 15 Profs Battle For UI Vice-Chancellor Seat

No fewer than 16 Professors from different areas of specialisations and institutions are jostling to emerge as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, The Nation learnt on Saturday. The new VC, when elected, will assume office for a single tenure of five years. A Town-Hall meeting organised by the UI Community Forum tagged “The Voice of … Read more

JUST-IN: Prof. Dasylva Replies U.I VC, Insists VC Selection Process Manipulated

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Former Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Prof. Demola Dasylva, has reacted to the recent interview by the immediate former Vice-chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka, on the recent crisis rocking the institution. In the statement obtained by EKOHOTBLOG, Dasylva noted that the issues raised in the recent interview by the ex … Read more

LASU Governing Council Shortlists 9 Professors For VC

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13 professors applied from within and outside LASU for the Vice-Chancellor position The Governing Council, according to reports, adopted an unconventional interview method as the nine professors will write a Computer test No fewer than nine professors have been shortlisted by the Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU) for the vacant Vice-Chancellor of the … Read more

8th Outgoing LASU VC, Prof. Fagbohun Bids Farewell

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Ex-Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, has expressed gratitude to the state government, university staff, and students for accepting his administration with open arms. He showed forth his appreciation while giving his final speech, saying, “exactly five years ago, I made my way into this campus and you welcomed me … Read more

LASU Appoints Acting VC

LASU Final Year Student

The Senate of the Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed the institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Damola Oke, as the acting vice-chancellor. He was appointed at the varsity’s emergency Senate meeting on Monday. Oke is expected to replace the outgoing vice-chancellor, Olanrewaju Fagbohun. Fagbohun’s tenure expires today, January 11, 2021. Recall that the State Governor, … Read more

Pioneer LASU VC, Folabi Olumide Is Dead

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LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, says the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Folabi Olumide, is dead. Prof. Fagbohun, who confirmed this on Friday in a press statement, added that he died at 81. The statement was titled, ‘LASU announces the passing away of its Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, professor Folabi Olumide at 81 years’. … Read more

UNILAG Attracted N8bn Research Grants In Three Years –VC

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The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Wednesday said the institution has attracted over N8bn research grants in the past three years. Ogundipe disclosed this in an interview on the sidelines of a ceremony to hand over the vertical extension of the Faculty of Law of the institution, on Wednesday in Lagos, … Read more

Ogunsola Emerges UNILAG Senate Nominee As Acting VC

In the election conducted by the members of the University Of Lagos Senate on Monday to choose an acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola has secured the highest number of votes. She was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development Services at UNILAG before her emergence. Read Also : Amaechi’s ally, Lloyd, Dumps APC For PDP Ogunsola’s nomination took place … Read more