The Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, has cleared a female student, Ramota Olahanloye, to graduate following the re-marking of her final-year examination scripts.

Olahanloye had alleged that a lecturer, Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia, demanded sexual favours from her, and when she declined, he deliberately failed her in two final-year courses.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Wole Balogun, the university confirmed that Olahanloye’s allegations were investigated, and her scripts were re-marked.

“The young lady’s scripts were re-marked, and she performed fairly better than the scores initially awarded by Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia,” the statement read.

According to Balogun, the university management approved Olahanloye’s revised results, which qualified her for graduation.

“The university management has given executive approval for her results to be processed. She has since commenced her final clearance from relevant units of the university,” the statement added.

Balogun also disclosed that Agbegbedia had been sanctioned by the institution for his misconduct.

Olahanloye expressed her joy over the resolution of the case, saying, “I am happy that I have gotten justice, and I really appreciate the university Vice-Chancellor for setting up the committee that investigated the matter.

“I was shown my entire results, including the graduation list with my name on it. I have started my clearance as a graduating student of the university, and I am truly happy.”

Her father, Rasaki Olahanloye, also lauded the university for its commitment to justice.

“I can confirm to the world that FUOYE has served justice to my daughter. I was shown her upgraded results after her scripts were re-marked, and it is clear that she passed.

“The university fulfilled its promise to ensure fairness, and I appreciate the VC, Prof. Sunday Fasina, and the committee members for ensuring my daughter gets justice,” he said.

The University of Alberta (U of A) is offering a range of scholarships to international undergraduate students, including those who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.

Each year, the university awards $52 million in scholarships and financial support to students in various categories, from high achievers to community leaders.

These scholarships provide opportunities for students to receive financial assistance without the need for additional applications or as part of the application process itself.

University of Alberta scholarships available for international students 

According to the University of Alberta, one in five first-year students receives a scholarship, with opportunities available to both incoming and transfer students. The scholarships vary in value and eligibility criteria, covering both admission-based and application-based awards. International students who apply for undergraduate programs at the U of A are automatically evaluated for certain scholarships, while others may require a separate application.

Admission-based scholarships—no separate application needed 

Some scholarships are awarded automatically upon admission. These are based on the student’s high school admission average at the time of admission offer, and students do not need to submit a separate application.

Eligible students will be notified directly by the university.

• International Admission Scholarship: Top students may receive up to CAD $5,000 based on their admission average.
• Gold Standard Scholarship: The top 5% of students in each faculty may be awarded up to CAD $6,000, also based on their admission average.

Application-based scholarships—apply early 

In addition to the automatic admission-based scholarships, the university offers a range of application-based scholarships. These awards require students to apply through a single scholarship application. Once submitted, the university evaluates applicants based on their academic performance, background, extracurricular activities, and other factors.

Students must first be admitted to an undergraduate degree program before applying for application-based scholarships. The deadline for these applications is January 10. Some of the notable scholarships available include:

• President’s International Distinction Scholarship: Up to CAD $120,000 (paid over four years) is available to 25 students who demonstrate leadership qualities and superior academic achievement.
• A Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship: This award offers up to CAD $120,000 (paid over four years) to students with a strong academic record and leadership qualities.
• International Leader Scholarship: Well-rounded students who have demonstrated leadership in their community, school, or workplace could receive up to CAD $15,000.
• May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship: For students who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens, this scholarship offers up to CAD $100,000 (paid over four years) to those with a strong academic record and financial need.

Specialized scholarships for specific groups 

In addition to the general scholarships available to international students, the U of A offers several awards for specific groups based on their background or academic focus.

These include the Cora Martinson International Scholarship for students with superior academic achievements at Augustana Faculty, and the University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for students with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The Global Citizen Scholarship provides up to CAD $53,000 per year for a maximum of four years to students who meet the criteria.

For more information or to apply for any of these scholarships, international students can visit the University of Alberta’s official scholarship page or contact the admissions office.

The federal government has reinstated Joseph Ikechebelu as the acting vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra state.

Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, permanent secretary at the federal ministry of education, announced Ikechebelu’s reinstatement in a letter issued on Thursday.

“Sequel to the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, vide letter Ref: PRES/84/EDU/10 dated 18th November, 2024 nullifying the appointment of Prof. Benard Ifeanyi Odoh as the 7th substantive vice chancellor of the university who was illegally appointed by the dissolved 10th Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, I am pleased to convey the approval of the Honourable Minister to reinstate you as the acting vice chancellor of the university with immediate effect,” the letter reads.

“Consequently, you are directed to take charge of the administration of the university.”

The letter directed Ikechebelu to oversee the university’s administration and refer matters requiring council approval to the education minister until a new governing council is established.

The federal government also reinstated Victor Modebelu as the university’s acting registrar.

Modebelu had previously served in the role before being replaced by Rosemary Nwokike, whose appointment was terminated on Wednesday.

BACKGROUND

In June 2024, Ikechebelu was appointed acting vice-chancellor of the 33-year-old institution.

However, in July, the university’s 10th governing council controversially replaced him with Bernard Odoh.

The council, chaired by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, was accused of bypassing proper procedures to appoint Odoh.

TINUBU DISSOLVES GOVERNING COUNCIL

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu dissolved the university’s governing council over allegations of illegal appointments.

The council members removed include Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Amioleran Osahon, and Funsho Oyeneyin.

Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said the government intervened after reports of illegal practices by the council.

“The government stepped in following reports that the council illegally appointed a vice-chancellor, bypassing established guidelines,” Onanuga said.