It’s the turn of youths to take back Nigeria – Peter Obi; Court Rejects Tinubu Disqualification Suit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: It’s the turn of youths to take back Nigeria – Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, claims he would end the cycle of poverty in Nigeria if elected. Obi spoke during a... Read More

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March 11, 2018

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Opinion: University of Abuja: The Burden of a 21st Century University

The theme was “A 21st Century University: The role of Science and Technology” and the occasion was the 22nd Convocation lecture of the University of Abuja. While it is functional to dwell on this epoch ceremony and the spectacle that accompanied it, it is instructive we reflect on the painful history of this institution, its... Read More

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October 8, 2017

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Opinion: University of Abuja is a citadel of impunity and gross corruption

by Alex Enemanna Gross impunity and opulent shenanigans are not new in Nigerian academic environment especially the public universities. However, University of Abuja stands out in everything but decency. It acts like lord of the manor and takes its own crass lawlessness way too far. Located in the seat of power, one ordinarily would... Read More

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November 8, 2014

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SAD! Final year undergraduate killed before project defence (PICTURED)

by James Sambo A female undergraduate of the University of Abuja has been killed after she was hit by a car in front of the permanent site of the institution. The deceased, identified simply as Afoke, reportedly died on the spot after being knocked down by an irate driver. Eyewitnesses on the scene, say the automobile which hit... Read More

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November 28, 2013

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University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

by Muyiwa Daropale The University of Abuja has ordered it’s students to resume on Sunday, 1st of December. Daily Trust reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued this morning and signed by the University’s registrar. The Federal Government this morning gave the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a 7-day ultimatum to call off... Read More

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April 10, 2013

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Analysis: Why our schools might not get better anytime soon

by Mark Amaza It is about time we came to the realization that the Nigerian government cannot provide free, quality education for all its citizens. The amount of funds needed to do that is not just available, even barring corruption. In the past one year, the tertiary education sector in Nigeria has witnessed a number... Read More

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December 18, 2012

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Shame: Visitation panel floors UNIABUJA, says it graduates students with multiple carry-overs

by Isi Esene A visitation panel to the University of Abuja has lamented the lack of academic culture in the institution since it was established. The special presidential visitation panel accused the university of graduating students with multiple carry-overs in its 2003/04 session. The panel, led by Dr. T. C Osanakpo, said it took into... Read More

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