MAPOLY SUSPENDS ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, STUDENTS PROTEST OVER HIKE IN FEES

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State has announced the suspension of academic activities for one week.   The Registrar of the polytechnic, Mrs Olubunmi Elewodalu disclosed this in a statement sent to newsmen on Monday evening.   She said the closing down of the school was due to the prevailing circumstances, apparently … Read more

ASUU URGES GOVT TO RAISE UNIVERSITIES FUNDING

National president, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Mr Tonye Cole, has told the Nigerian government to retain talents and increase the budgetary allocations of universities.   Speaking to our correspondent on the state of the country’s education as Nigeria celebrates 63rd Independence anniversary … Read more

UNILORIN TO CONSTRUCT TRAM TRANSIT SYSTEM

In a big step towards solving transportation challenges at the University of Ilorin, the University of Ilorin has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Intramodal System Consortium Limited to construct a tram transit system for the institution.   Representing the university, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, and Registrar, Mr. Mansur Alfanla, formally … Read more

SPENDING N315 BILLION ON THE SIX-MONTH ALLOWANCE:LABOUR SUSPENDS IT’S STRIKE FOR 30 DAYS

The Federal Government may incur additional N315bn in wage bill in the next six months for the newly introduced allowance for federal workers, findings by The PUNCH have shown.   This came as Organised Labour agreed to suspend its proposed nationwide strike for 30 days, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the … Read more

UNILORIN RECEIVES N2.5 MILLION REWARD AS THEY EMERGES WINNER OF YOUTH LEADEARSHIP DEBATE

The University of Ilorin has emerged the winner of Youth Leadership Debate Season Grand Finale, 2023 edition.   The occasion, which took place at the Covenant Place, lganmu Lagos, had in presence of other Universities which includes University of Lagos, University of lbadan and many more.   The University of llorin was represented in person … Read more

NLC SETS TO ANNOUNCE SUSPENSION OF PLANNED STRIKE

The National Labour Congress has agreed to suspend its planned nationwide indefinite strike.   According to AlT, the Labour bodies, NUC and TUC reached the agreement after a closed-door meeting with Federal Government officials at the Presidential Villa Abuja, which was held on Sunday.   NLC President, Joe Ajaero addressed newsmen after the four-hour meeting, … Read more

UNILORIN ISSUES IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

Announcement: Our Valued Newly Admitted Students We understand that some of you are patiently awaiting clearance from the Admissions Office, and we want to assure you that your concerns are our top priority. At the University of llorin, we greatly value your commitment to joining our academic community. Our dedicated team is working tirelessly to expedite the … Read more