UNICAL announces 100% increase in undergraduate tuition fees

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8 months ago

December 4, 2023

UNICAL announces 100% increase in undergraduate tuition fees

The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL ) has announced increase in the university’s tuition fees for undergraduates by over 100 per cent.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Monday.

In the statement by the institution’s spokesman, Mr Effiong Eyo, it said the upward review of the fees was taken at an emergency meeting of the university’s Senate on Friday.

The release disclosed that the implementation of the upward review takes effect from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions.

NAN reports that with the increment, freshers, returning students and the final year students for the non science courses are expected to pay N111,000, N91,500 and N114,000 respectively.

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In addition, they are also to pay N36,500, N21,500 and N21,500 respectively as third party dues.

Simirlarly, fees for science courses were increased to N155,000, N125,000 and N148,000 respectively for freshers, returning students and final year students.

In a likewise manner, they are also to pay N38,500, N21,500 and N21,500 respectively as third party dues.

NAN reports that before the increment, tuition fees for an average student, depending on the department, was N64, 050 for freshers, N52,050 for final year and N49,500 for the returning students.

The management noted that the increment was necessitated by the current economic reaities and the need to maintain the academic standard which the university was known for.

UNICAL announces 100% increase in undergraduate tuition fees

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JAMB releases 2024 UTME original result slips (see how to print)

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3 days ago

July 23, 2024

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JAMB releases 2024 UTME original result slips (see how to print)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of original result slips for candidates who participated in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This was revealed in a statement on JAMB verified X handle.

It stated, “Candidates who sat the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their original result slips. These slips, which feature the candidate’s photograph and advanced security features.”

How to Print JAMB Original Result

Follow the steps below to print out the original UTME result on JAMB portal:

1. Login to your JAMB profile through https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.

2. Once logged in, you will be taken to a page where you will see all available services.

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3. Click on “Print Result Slip”.

4. Review the details displayed on the Confirmation Page.

5. Select your desired payment method and proceed with the payment

6. After payment, login to jamb portal, click on My Payments you will see it in the menu sidebar. Then click on get status. If your payment is approved, click on CONTINUE.

7. You will be directed to the result printing page.

8. You will be asked to provide the following: Year of Exam and JAMB Registration Number.

9. After entering the information correctly, you can now print the Result Slip.

Once more it’s very important to note that the steps above will work since the JAMB Original result is officially out. You should also use a desktop computer or laptop, although it will work on some mobile phones. Finally, we recommend you use a Google Chrome browser.

JAMB releases 2024 UTME original result slips (see how to print)

Education

27 students of Osun poly expelled over protest against EFCC

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3 days ago

July 23, 2024

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Federal Polytechnic Ede

27 students of Osun poly expelled over protest against EFCC

No fewer than twenty-seven Higher National Diploma (HND) students from the Federal Polytechnic Ede in Osun state have been suspended for two semesters, while two former Student Union leaders have been banned from the campus.

This disciplinary action follows a riotous protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The incident began when EFCC operatives raided hostels in Owode Ede, a neighbouring community to Ede, and arrested over 70 suspected internet fraudsters.

In response, some students protested at the EFCC zonal office in Ibadan, which escalated into a violent demonstration on campus, resulting in property damage.

The students accused the school management of failing to secure the release of the arrested students

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Following the unrest, the school’s management established a panel to investigate those involved in the protests and suspended student union activities.

The institution’s media director, Sola Lawal, confirmed the suspension of the 27 HND students involved in the riotous protest.

He said: “The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede Osun state constituted an investigation committee to unravel the miseries surrounding the Student’s crisis/rampage of Thursday, May 9th, 2024 leading to the stoning of people at the senior staff club.

“The unprovoked attitude led to the vandalization of individual and institution’s properties. This unwarranted action negates the motto of the great citadel which the institution is known for after a painstaking and thorough investigation.

“27 students of HND 1 and 2 have been expelled, 8 HND II students have been suspended for two academic sessions while 2 former students union leadership were banned from entering the two campuses of the institution.”

27 students of Osun poly expelled over protest against EFCC

Education

ASUP suspends planned strike after meeting with Education minister

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3 days ago

July 23, 2024

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ASUP suspends planned strike after meeting with Education minister

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) announced on Monday the suspension of its planned strike over the newly released scheme of service for polytechnics.

This decision follows engagements with the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman.

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had unveiled new schemes of service on June 19, 2024, which were approved by the Federal Government to take effect from June 7, 2024. However, ASUP opposed the new schemes, alleging a lack of inclusive stakeholder input, particularly from their union and other stakeholders in the polytechnic sector.

In response, ASUP issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, effective from July 8, 2024, demanding the suspension of the new scheme of work or facing diverse forms of industrial action.

Following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, ASUP released a statement explaining their decision to suspend the planned strike.

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“Within the 15-day period, our union’s leadership was invited to a tripartite meeting with the leadership of the NBTE and the Federal Ministry of Education on July 19, where it was resolved that the implementation of the flawed document be suspended and a review process be initiated in line with the demands of our Union,” the statement read.

The NBTE immediately suspended the document through a circular addressed to Chairmen, Governing Councils, Rectors, and Provosts of the institutions on the same day. Following this development, ASUP’s NEC reconvened on July 22 to review their earlier position.

“The NEC therefore resolved to suspend the earlier scheduled industrial action in recognition of the fact that the demands of the Union have been met substantially. We appreciate our members’ steadfastness in the face of the unearned provocation; the intervention and inputs of different stakeholders, including Rectors of Polytechnics, sister staff Unions, and the students through the National Association of Polytechnic Students,” the statement continued.

ASUP has committed to dedicating energy and time in the coming days to preparations for the review exercise to produce a document that will reflect the aspirations of the sector.