Education

Northwest University: Suspend foreign scholarships – APC’s Dankano tells Kano govt

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2 months ago

June 3, 2025

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Auwal Dankano, has called on the state government to suspend all overseas scholarship programs and use the money to fund local universities instead.

He made the statement while reacting to the recent increase in registration fees at Northwest University, where the charges rose from ₦19,000 to almost ₦53,000.

Dankano said the increase may be due to financial problems faced by the university.

He stressed that it goes against Kano State’s policy on free and accessible education.

“Yes, we are all aware that the management unofficially complained about shortage of funds to run the varsity, hence they decided to make the increase,” he said.

“To say the fact, the school authority has a valid reason to increase the fees. But this is not in line with the Kano State policy on education.”

He advised the government to look for other ways to support universities rather than putting the burden on students and their families.

“In my view, the government should reverse the increase and create an avenue where the deficit should be funded elsewhere,” Dankano suggested.

He urged the government to suspend overseas scholarships and use those funds to support Northwest University and Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education.

“Yes, the government should suspend overseas scholarship and channel the money to the two universities in the state,” he said.

According to him, each of the two institutions has an estimated 10,000 students from Kano, and the government would need about ₦1.5 billion every year to cover their financial needs.

“Based on assumptions, the average 10,000 Kano indigenes in each of the two state-owned universities, the state government needs to pay about ₦1.5 billion annually. That will fill in the gap, and make education for all,” Dankano said.

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FG Approves Nine New Private Universities

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2 days ago

August 14, 2025

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The Federal Government has approved nine new private universities, including Tazkiyah University (Kaduna), Leadership University (Abuja), Jimoh Babalola University (Kwara), Bridget University (Imo), Greenland University (Jigawa), JEFAP University (Niger), Azione Verde University (Imo), Unique Open University (Lagos), and American Open University (Ogun).

Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the approvals clear a backlog of applications, some pending for over six years, and follow stricter guidelines. A moratorium is now in place on new applications that do not meet the updated standards.

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NYSC member found dead in Bauchi lodge

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4 days ago

August 11, 2025

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A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.

He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.

The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.

Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.

“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.

“There were no signs of violence on the body, and no foul play is suspected. Investigation is ongoing,” Makama added.

Education

Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves

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1 week ago

August 8, 2025

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A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.

The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.

That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.

Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.