The Northwest University Sokoto fixed the cut-off mark for admission at 150.
A polytechnic student has been chased to his death allegedly by police officers. Police commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi said the operatives involved in the chase had been identified.
The VC warned students against cultism, examination malpractice, bullying and drug abuse.
Mr Sule said, “To us in Lagos State, the cut-off marks approved by JAMB look too low for our universities.
An education advocate, Femi Aderibigbe, has raised concerns over the federal government’s UTME exemption for NCE candidates, saying it may not address teacher shortages.
UNIBEN unveiled a N100 billion Trust Development Fund to drive infrastructural development and transform the institution into a financially self-sustaining university.
The federal government and the UNESCO have called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to reposition science, technology and innovation as driver of economic growth.
“For colleges of education in the country, 82% has less than 100 people choosing them as their first choice,” said Mr Alausa.
He said the government’s position on admission age aligned educational progression with cognitive and emotional developmental stages.
Governor Dikko Radda rewarded the two best graduating students of the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management with brand-new vehicles.
