A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, ordered the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to pay a fine of N50, 000 to some rusticated students.
The presiding judge, Justice Olatoregun, while awarding the fine, blamed NOUN's lawyers for the saga, which was brought about by were serial absences in court and refusal to a file response to the suit on time.
The court however granted a motion by the defendant, which sought more time to file counter- affidavits, while also receiving the response of NOUN to the suit Justice Olatoregun explained that there is a need to hear NOUN's defense before judgment, even though the university had delayed its response.
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