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UNILORIN introduces courier service for collection of certificates

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UNILORIN introduces courier service for collection of certificates

The University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, in Kwara, says it has introduced a system where unclaimed certificates could be collected through courier service.

Mansur Alfanla, the Registrar of the university, who spoke with newsmen on Monday in Ilorin, described the move as upgrading to international best practices.

According to him, this move will allow prospective collectors to receive their certificates through courier delivery.

“This is a departure from the university’s previous policy of not allowing third-party collection.

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“To collect their certificates, interested individuals are required to submit the original statement of result, court affidavit, indemnity form and valid international passport (for applicants in the diaspora).

“For those who prefer physical collection, it has been arranged for collection to take place at the university from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, every Monday to Friday.

“This development is expected to bring convenience to graduates and alumni of the university, especially those residing outside the country,” he said.

The registrar, in a memo dated December 18, advised all graduates of the university to collect their certificates before January 17, 2025.

The memo stated that graduates who failed to collect their certificates before the deadline, would pay a fine of ₦3,000 per week before collection of the certificate.

UNILORIN introduces courier service for collection of certificates

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NANS demands student representation on NELFUND board

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NANS demands student representation on NELFUND board

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly protested its exclusion from the board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

In the letter dated February 13, 2025, and titled ‘Final Demand for Student Representation in the Scheduled NELFUND Board’ addressed to the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, and the Board Chairman, Jim Ovia, described the exclusion as “completely unacceptable.”

NANS President, Lucky Emonefe, insisted on the immediate inclusion of a student representative in the board meeting, warning of severe consequences if their demand was ignored.

Emonefe likened the exclusion of students from the NELFUND board to “shaving a man’s head in his absence.”

According to Emonefe, the exclusion of students from a board managing their loan fund is unjust and disregards the primary stakeholders in the education sector.

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“We are writing to express our deep concern and outright discontent over the exclusion of students from the scheduled board meeting of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,” Emonefe stated. 

“The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), as the apex student body representing over 50 million students across the country, will not stand idly by while critical decisions affecting our future are made in our absence,” Emonefe stated. 

He emphasized that students are the direct beneficiaries of the fund and should have a say in how it is administered.

“As the primary stakeholders and direct beneficiaries of NELFUND, it is completely unacceptable that students are sidelined from deliberations that shape the administration and disbursement of student loans. 

“This fund was created for Nigerian students, and we will have a voice in how it is managed,” he stated. 

Emonefe made it clear that NANS was not making a mere request but a firm demand, vowing to disrupt the board meeting if students were not included.

“We are demanding, not requesting, the immediate inclusion of a student representative in this board meeting. 

“Failure to accommodate this legitimate and reasonable demand will result in the total shutdown of the meeting venue by Nigerian students,” he said. 

He further stated that NANS would mobilize its members to ensure that no meeting takes place unless student representation is secured.

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Poly students oppose conversion of YABATECH to varsity

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Poly students oppose conversion of YABATECH to varsity

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has rejected the proposed conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, into a university, arguing that the move would undermine the essence of polytechnic education.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu had approved the conversion of YABATECH into a university. During a visit to the institution, Alausa highlighted that YABATECH, with over 200 doctorate-holding staff, was well-equipped for the transition.

However, NAPS President, Eshiofune Oghayan, in a statement released in Kaduna on Saturday, criticised the decision, emphasising that converting polytechnics into universities would erode their core mission of providing hands-on, industrial-based training.

“We reject the proposed conversion of YABATECH into a university. Polytechnic institutions like YABATECH play a crucial role in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial application. They emphasise hands-on experience, problem-solving, and innovation, which are essential for Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic diversification,” Oghayan stated.

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He stressed that rather than eliminating polytechnics, the government should fully implement the Higher National Diploma (HND) to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) transition. According to NAPS, this would grant polytechnic graduates internationally recognised degrees, enhancing their competitiveness in the global job market.

Oghayan also pointed to global best practices, noting that developed nations like Germany, China, Canada and the UK have thriving technical education sectors that drive industrial growth.

As an alternative, NAPS proposed the elevation of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) into a Polytechnic Education Commission. The statement said this would strengthen polytechnic education by ensuring better funding, policy implementation and clear career progression pathways for graduates.

The association urged the Federal Government to engage stakeholders in a comprehensive reform plan to enhance technical education. It also appealed to President Tinubu to reconsider the YABATECH conversion, advocating for modernisation instead of elimination.

“We will not fold our arms and watch as the government undermines the future of polytechnic education in Nigeria. We will mobilize our members to resist this move and ensure that the government prioritizes the development of polytechnic education,” Oghayan warned.

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NECO blacklists 14 exam centres for cheating

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NECO blacklists 14 exam centres for cheating

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has sanctioned 14 examination centres for engaging in malpractice across nine subjects in the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (External).

NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, made this known during a press briefing at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, while announcing the results of the examination.

Wushishi revealed that 10 of the blacklisted centres were in Ogun State, while the remaining four were in Oyo State.

According to Wushishi, the names of the affected centres and supervisors will be forwarded to other examination bodies for further action.

“The number of candidates booked for various forms of malpractice is 6,169, compared to 8,518 in 2023, representing a 27.7 per cent decrease.

“Seven supervisors—two each from Oyo and Ogun, and one each from Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi—were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, lateness, and aiding and abetting malpractice during the examination.

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“Fourteen centres — 10 in Ogun and four in Oyo — were blacklisted for whole-centre malpractice across nine subjects.

“The Federal Ministry of Education has mandated that the names of these centres and supervisors involved in malpractice be sent to sister examination bodies, including JAMB and WAEC,” Wushishi said.

A total of 86,067 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 44,988 males and 41,079 females. Out of this number, 84,799 candidates sat for the exams.

“62,929 candidates, representing 75.62 per cent, sat for English Language and scored credit and above, while 77,988 candidates, representing 93.94 per cent, obtained five credits and above in Mathematics.

“The number of candidates who secured five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, is 57,114, representing 63.35 per cent.

“Meanwhile, 70,711 candidates, representing 83.39 per cent, obtained five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics,” Wushishi added.

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