Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said the move would unlock opportunity for students and communities.

The three brought cases to overturn their expulsions from the institute over four alleged fights

The three actions were brought by Margaret Eyong Taku, Wendy Briggs and Christina Igweze, who allege their punishment was disproportionate,

Amongst the allegations are that the three were involved in an alleged aggressive physical altercation with each other.