Category: education

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has condemned recent protest by the students of their Study Centre at the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, describing the action as unwarranted. According to a statement by the Registrar of KWASU, Dr. Kikelomo Sallee, the…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State government has reiterated that it would continue to encourage and give necessary support to all state-owned tertiary institutions in their quest for excellence and enhanced service delivery. The State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde, gave this assurance at the flag off of the sale of the…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Six Secondary Schools in Kwara State have qualified for the final stage of the 2024 Tax Club Quiz Competition organised by theory Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) in collaboration with the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. Spokesperson for the KW-IRS, Funmilola Oguntunbi, who disclosed this to…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State government has facilitated the absorption of 105 law students of the State University (KWASU), Malete, into the Nigerian Law School after previously being denied admission by the Council on Legal Education in Nigeria due to non-accreditation issues, which had since been amicably resolved. The State Commissioner for Tertiary Education,…

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to establish a Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. The decision followed the adoption of a report from the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND during a plenary session on Tuesday. The report was presented by Senator Mohammed Muntari, the committee chairman, who noted that…

By Lateef Taiwo The Senate Tuesday , passed for third reading , bills seeking for establishment of Federal University of Technology Ilaro in Ogun State and Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia , Kaduna State. Passage of both bills by the Senate were sequel to consideration of report presented for that purpose by its…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasized that investor education is vital for maintaining a healthy capital market and building investor confidence. A well-informed investor base is crucial for the stability and growth of any capital market. During the opening of the 2024 International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW), SEC…

Stephen Olufemi Oni. Ilorin The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Kwara State has inducted a total number of 30 young veterinary doctors into veterinary medicine practice. In her keynote address, Themed “Thriving in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Veterinary Enterprises to Navigate Economic Challenges and Ensure Sustainable Growth” a Malaysian National and Director, House…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Teachers in Kwara state have commended the state government for prioritising the welfare of workers, particularly the prompt payment of teachers salaries, cash-backing of Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) teachers’ promotions of 2021 and 2022 and the recent approval of 2023 and 2024 promotions, among others. Speaking at this year’s World Teachers…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has debunked a viral social media post stating that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has suspended admission of students into the Law programme of their institution for admitting and graduating law students without obtaining the necessary accreditation from the Council. Also,…