Students of the University of Lagos on Friday protested a hike in tuition fee following closure of the course registration portal.
Meanwhile, the university authorities on Thursday said the registration portal is not closed.
The university’s information outlet – LagMobile, quoted the university as saying “add and delete continues to be free. No increase in late registration. Students are to remain calm.”
Students blocked entrances to the school on Friday morning, preventing vehicular movements in or outside of the campus, to protest a hike in fees.
Their angst was directed at the alleged imposition of late course registration fee.
The protesting students claimed the management demanded N25, 000 for late registration of courses.
Meanwhile, a statement from the university authorities denied an increment in charges for late registration.
It was also silent on the shut-down, though confirmed that the forthcoming first semester examination had been shifted.
The statement, which was a reaction to the protest by students, was signed by Olawale Olasunmade, Assistant Registrar (Information), on behalf of the Head of Information Unit.
It reads, “The University of Lagos management on Thursday, June 5, 2014, took the following decisions:
·That the portal of the university remains open and available for students to access;
·Add and delete continues to be free on the university portal;
·There is no increment in the charges for late registration
·University examination has been shifted by one week (examination now starts on June 30, 2014);
·All students are enjoined to remain calm and go about their normal activities
“The university management wishes all students success in their forthcoming First Semester examination.”
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