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  Obafemi Awolowo University Announces Fee Reduction The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Osun State recently announced a tuition fee reduction. The decision was made after a meeting with student representatives. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed that the fees have been modified to support the students. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, provided details of the fee reductions. Notably, sundry charges for returning students in Humanities have been reduced from ₦89,200 to ₦76,000. New students in the same faculty will now pay ₦131,000, down from ₦151,200. The Vice-Chancellor stressed that these revised fees are the minimum that the university requires to operate efficiently. (Read Also:...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The announcement was made by Mr Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education and Committee. Edo and Ondo Election Schedules The electoral commission has confirmed that the Edo governorship election will occur on Saturday, September 21, 2024, while the Ondo governorship election will follow later in the year on Saturday, November 16, 2024. These dates are crucial for the political calendar as they will shape the political landscape of Edo and Ondo states. As the electoral body responsible for supervising these elections, INEC is expected to implement all necessary measures to ensure that the elections are conducted smoothly and transparently. This includes the deployment of electoral officials and security personnel, th...