The Campus Watch

21/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/21/nuc-blames-parents-for-illegal-degree-awarding-institutions/

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has blamed the proliferation of illegal degree-awarding institutions on parents whom he said had placed a premium on university certification. The Acting Executive Secretary, Mr Chris Maiyaki, said this on Sunday in Abuja during an interview with the News A...

20/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/20/paint-a-thon-buk-student-set-to-break-guiness-world-record/

Collins Chukwuemeka Whitworth, a level four student of Civil engineering in Bayero University, Kano has set out to break the Guinness World record of the most face painted by an individual in 24 hours. The indigene of Delta State but born and brought up in Kano has currently began his journey to bre...

19/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/19/citad-donates-teaching-learning-materials-to-kano-primary-school/

In an effort towards enhancing education in rural areas, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed teaching and learning resources to Shara Primary School in Sitti ward of Sumaila local government, Kano State. Despite the government’s efforts to make basic educa...

19/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/19/fg-approves-disbursement-of-n5-1bn-for-tetfund-researc

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the allocation of N5.1billion for research proposals in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund 2023 Grant Cycle. This approval is under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2023 Grant Cycle.....

19/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/19/buk-receive-over-200-medical-students-from-sud

The Bayero University Kano (BUK), has admitted about 200 medical students on transfer from Sudan, following the ongoing war in the country. Prof. Sagir Adamu, the Vice-Chancellor, BUK, said this at the 4th edition of the institution’s College of Health Sciences Foundation Day on Thursday in Kano. ...

19/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/18/rwandan-varsity-appoints-nigerian-dvc/

The Governing Body of the University of Kigali, Rwanda has appointed Ogechi Adeola, a Professor of Marketing, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the institution’s management on its official website. Adeola’s appointment takes effect from January 11,...

18/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/18/fcta-to-spend-n1-7bn-on-proposed-smart-school/

As part of its effort to digitalise teaching and learning, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to spend approximately 1.7 billion Naira on establishing a smart school in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to enhance the advancement of inclusive education in the Territ...

17/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/17/gwarzo-advocates-strategic-stem-investment-at-national-education-conference/

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emphasized the need for strategic investment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to unlock opportunities in Nigeria. He made this call during his keynote address at the 8th Biennial National Confe...

17/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/17/kano-govt-expends-n6bn-for-renovation-of-primary-schools/

Kano State Government has set aside N6 Billion for the renovation of all primary schools in the State. According to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the schools would have full educational facilities for the children coming from poor households to have a sound educational background for their prospero...

15/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/15/futa-protesting-students-shut-down-campus/

Students at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State have shut down the institution to protest the over 100 per cent increase in their tuition by the school management. The undergraduate students, who assembled at the university’s main gate in the early hours of Monday, coul...

15/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/15/khetfund-supports-college-of-health-science-technology-with-over-n4m/

In continuation of exercising its responsibilities of providing additional funds to the health sector, the Kano State Health Trust Fund has extended its intervention to the College of Health Sciences and Technology with funds to purchase office equipments. A statement by the Information Officer, Kan...

11/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/10/tips-for-balancing-academic-and-club-commitments/

Balancing academic and club commitments can be a challenge for many students. While it’s exciting to be part of a student club and explore new interests, it’s also important to prioritize your academic responsibilities. Here are some helpful tips to help you strike a balance between the two: ■...

10/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/10/katsina-corps-member-died-in-auto-crash-not-bandits-attack-nysc/

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has stated that Corps Member Mamudo Sa’idu Obaje KT/23B/1153 died in a motor accident at Gayaza in Kankia LGA of Katsina State, contrary to claims that she was killed by bandits. It said the Corps member who was serving at Government Girls’ College, Katsin...

09/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/09/kano-ratifies-over-n1bn-for-state-owned-varsities-allowances/

09/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/09/buk-has-no-fake-professors-vc/

09/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/09/court-remands-unical-professor-over-harrassment/

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the remand of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), who was charged with alleged sexual harassment. Ndifon, who is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commis...

09/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/09/buk-stakeholders-converse-on-issues-around-islam-violence-facts-fallacies/

By Muhammad Saleem Stakeholders from far and near have converged at Bayero University, Kano (BUK) to discuss intensively about issues surrounding Islam and violence and to foster way out. This was at the 2nd international conference organised by the Centre for Islamic civilisation and interfaith dia...

07/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/07/fake-professors-unilag-deny-nuc-claim/

The University of Lagos has denied that five fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are from the university. This is contained in a statement by the university’s Head of the Communication Unit, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, issued to newsme...

07/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2021/12/27/6-critical-trends-for-the-future-of-higher-education/

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student support, retention, the post-pandemic campus, and online or hybrid teaching strategies. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on what’s in store for the future of higher education. T...

06/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/06/50-of-children-in-enugu-cant-read-solve-simple-math-ssg-reveals/

The Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has made a disturbing revelation about the situation of education in the state, saying half of the children cannot read nor solve simple mathematics. He disclosed this during the quadrennial convention of the Old Boys Association o...

05/01/2024

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2024/01/05/yobe-govt-revokes-licences-of-all-private-schools/

The Yobe State government has cancelled the licences of all private schools in the state and asked operators interested in following the laid rules and regulations to re-apply for new licences. The state government also said henceforth activities of all private schools in the state will tally with t...

07/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/07/ncc-to-establish-centre-of-excellence-in-abu/

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to essentially strengthen capacity building in the telecommunications sector by providing training, upskilling and reskilling opportunities. Specifically, the Centr...

03/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/02/assent-to-sexual-harassment-bill-in-tertiary-institutions-group-urges-tinubu/

The Anti-Sexual Harassment Advocacy (ASHA) cluster, a consortium of different Civil Society Organizations working with other partners to address the prevalence of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions in Nigeria have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the sexual harrassment proh...

02/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/02/citad-unveils-young-tech-innovators-creators/

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has unveiled a set of young technology innovators and creators at a transforming Tech Ideas into Business Ventures Exhibition, showcasing the innovative projects developed by its Mentees. Delivering her remarks, the Chairman of the Govern...

02/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/02/apply-yenching-academy-scholarship-program-in-china-fully-funded/

Applications are invited to study in China on fully funded scholarships at the Yenching Academy of Peking University of China. Applications are open from all over the world to study in China. Yenching Academy of Peking University is offering fully funded scholarships to international students to stu...

02/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/02/list-of-top-2024-scholarships-in-switzerland/

Here is the list of top 2024 scholarships in Switzerland. 1. The Fulbright Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship that is awarded to American students who wish to study abroad. Fulbright Scholarships are available for study in many countries, including Switzerland. 2. The Gates Cambridge Scholarsh...

02/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/02/taraba-govt-donates-over-n9-5m-500-mattresses-to-nysc/

Taraba State Government has donated over N9.5 million and 500 pieces of Mattresses to the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Scheme in the State. This, according to the Government is a determined move to promote Corps members Welfare, the Taraba State Government under the dynamic leadership of the S...

01/09/2023

Twenty-six-year-old Marceline Gato became visually impaired when she was seven and was unable to attend mainsteam schools. Today, she is a third-year journalism student at the University of Rwanda, where students with disabilities are supported in line with the national inclusive education policy, b...

01/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2020/02/09/inclusive-he-a-path-of-hope-for-students-with-disabilities/

Twenty-six-year-old Marceline Gato became visually impaired when she was seven and was unable to attend mainsteam schools. Today, she is a third-year journalism student at the University of Rwanda, where students with disabilities are supported in line with the national inclusive education policy, b...

01/09/2023

https://www.thecampuswatch.com/2023/09/01/abusrc-to-train-600-students-on-entrepreneurship/

The Students Representatives Council (SRC) of Ahmadu Bello University would train a total of 600 students of the institution on entrepreneurship, the Council President, Comrade Jibril Idris Kawuje, has disclosed. Kawuje, who disclosed this at the Students Representatives Council Entrepreneurship Sum...