Henry Oladele

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UNILAG debunks report of delay in NELFund loan reimbursement to students

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has debunked reports on the internet about delay of NELFund loans reimbursement to students of the university who paid their obligatory fees prior to the university’s receipt of the loan. The institution’s Head of Communication Unit, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, debunked the rumour in a statement on Thursday. Alaga-Ibraheem said that the attention of the university had been drawn to a recent publication, alleging delay in reimbursement of NELFund loans to students.
NBA to set up anti-corruption committee in all 130 branches

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Henry Oladele

News Express |19th May 2025 | 7 Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, NBA PresidentBy HENRY OLADELE The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), on Monday, said it would set up anti-corruption committee in all its 130 branches in the country to address corruption related issues. The Chairman, NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
UTME: TCM commends Oloyede

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Henry Oladele

The Collective Movement (TCM), a non-socio-political group, on Monday praised Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, for admittingBy Henry OladeleThe Collective Movement (TCM), a non-socio-political group, on Monday praised Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, for admitting that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had errors. The group also lauded the registrar for taking steps to proffer solutions.
2025 UTME: LASU commends Oloyede for demonstrating accountability

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

Lagos State University (LASU) on Thursday commended the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for demonstrating accountability, urging Nigerians to support him. The university gave the commendation in a statement issued by its Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile.
75,000 commercial buses ply Lagos roads — LAMATA

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Henry Oladele

News Express |8th May 2025 | 28By HENRY OLADELEThe Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, says more than 75,000 commercial buses, also known as ‘Danfo’, ply Lagos roads. Akinajo also said that Lagos required high capacity buses for mass transport. She delivered the second edition of the Endowed Professional Chair of Transport Studies Lecture at the Lagos State University (LASU).
UTME: Parents express disappointment, concerns over low candidates' performance

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

Some parents in Lagos on Tuesday expressed disappointment and concerns over the low performance of candidates in the recently-concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Some parents, who spoke with our reporter, said that the low performance could be attributed to a number of issues. It was reported that the UTME, organised by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), had on Monday released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 results.
Workers Day: LASU VC urges workers to prioritise health

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has appealed to workers to prioritise their health and go for regular medical check-ups. Olatunji-Bello made the appeal in a statement she issued on Thursday in Lagos. She assured LASU workers of her administration’s commitment to their welfare. “As you strive to earn a living, I urge you to prioritise your health.
Parents, candidates hail smooth 2025 UTME

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Henry Oladele

News Express |28th Apr 2025 | 19 UTME candidates taking their exams in a CBT centre UTME candidates taking their exams in a CBT centreBy HENRY OLADELESome parents, guardians and candidates in Lagos, on Monday, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), they described the examination as peaceful and well-coordinated.
I thought I failed in life - LASU best student Isioma

1 month ago | pmnewsnigeria.com | Isa Isawade |Henry Oladele

By Henry OladeleMiss Isioma Nwosu, the overall best student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session, says she thought she had failed in life when she could not secure admission to study medicine and surgery. Nwosu, who graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.93 from the department of biochemistry, made this known in her valedictory speech at the 28th convocation ceremony of LASU.
Minister of Education urges youths to shape Nigeria's future

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Tuesday in Lagos, described graduates as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s future, saying that the youth hold the power to shape the nation’s direction. Alausa said this while delivering the convocation lecture at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo campus, as part of the university’s 28th convocation ceremony.