ASUP, Polytechnics Polytechnic lecturers on Thursday claimed that the institutions had suffered continued neglect and urged the Federal Government to change the tide so as to improve the quality of technical manpower in the country. Mr Anderson Ezeibe, National President, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), while briefing journalists at ASUP’s 98th NEC meeting in … Read more
Some university students on Thursday appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to consider their future and resume to work in their various institutions. Some of the students, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu, expressed worries and lamented as they appealed for the suspension of the prolonged strike. The students said they … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU says it is still having consultations on the next line of action it would take concerning the offers made by the Nigerian government for it to end its eight-month strike. The ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, stated this in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, December 1. Eko … Read more
JAMB The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on December 7 and 8, 2020, conduct a Computer-Based Aptitude Test for recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The exercise will hold across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Ekohotblog gathered. The Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog has gathered that a group, the Basic Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (BESAN), has demanded full implementation of the old ₦18,000 minimum wage for teachers in primary and junior secondary schools in Kogi State. This demand was contained in an open letter sent to Governor Yahaya Bello in Lokoja, Kogi State on … Read more
Following the directive of the Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission to the Senate of the University of Ibadan (UI) to select a suitable scholar for the position of acting Vice Chancellor of the University, the Senate has consequently recommended Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic to the governing council … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has refuted news reports claiming that it has agreed to call off the ongoing strike after meeting with the Government negotiation team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige on Friday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that following another meeting between the two parties held … Read more
…Mr Olaleye came first among the applicants screened for the position. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed a chief lecturer at the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, Nurudeen Olaleye, as the institution’s 11th rector. Sanwo-Olu, who is the moderator of the state-owned polytechnic, made the announcement through the office of his special adviser … Read more
The Federal Government has noted that the proposal to exempt the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), is merely a temporary measure. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Saturday while reacting to resolutions reached with the union at their last … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Saturday, re-iterated its resolve to continue their 8-month old industrial action if their demands are not met by the Federal Government. Dr Edor J. Edor, the ASUU Chairman of University of Calabar, restated the union’s resolve in an interview with Daily Post. Edor noted that common challenges … Read more
Federal Polytechnic, Bida The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Dr. Abubakar A. Dzukogi said the institution has commenced degree programmes in both sciences and managements courses. He stated this yesterday, while fielding questions from newsmen in his office. Read Also: BREAKING: Another Popular Politician Dumps PDP According to him, the programme that was affiliated to the … Read more
The lingering industrial action embarked upon by the Acedemic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) seems to be edging towards suspension as both parties have scheduled another meeting slated to hold on Friday, November 27th, 2020. ASUU and the Federal Government contingent have been locking horns during the course of the 8-month old strike in a … Read more
Osun State government has finally handed the ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) to Oyo State. This is coming after several years of shuffle between both state over the ownership of the higher institution. National Universities Commission (NUC)came to conclusion over what it tagged “the need to restore tranquility and conducive learning environment … Read more
Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado Ekiti, has directed all newly-admitted students for the 2019/2020 academic session to resume on Monday, 23rd November. In a statement by the Head, Directorate of Information, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, the university said the resumption includes pre-degree, diploma and 100 level students of the university. Olofinmuagun noted the students are expected … Read more
The narrative of industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is no new knowledge within the regrettable imbroglio of withering standards in the educational system in Nigeria. It is a blazing inferno whose embers have been fanned by successive administrations; a blazing inferno that is almost burning the promise of an entire … Read more
The Nigerian government has moved to wield the big stick against the Academic Staff Union of Universities by commencing a process of registering a rival union in a bid to take the striking union out of the equation. News Agency of Nigeria reports that Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, dropped the hint on … Read more
private schools in Kano operate illegally The Kano State Government says most private schools in the state operate illegally without licence. Mr Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru, the state’s Commissioner for Education said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kano. Read Also: JUST IN: Gov. Umahi Officially Joins APC “Majority … Read more
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it would not call off its eight-month strike even if the Federal Government withdraws the Integrated Payroll and Information System as a means of paying them. Coordinator, ASUU Owerri zone, Uzo Onyibinama who stated this in a press briefing held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, … Read more
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the federal government of what it described as lies and half-truths regarding the lingering strike by the union. Recall the strike had been occasioned by the non-implementation of the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement. The Union said the federal government reached an agreement with it on virtually all the … Read more
Education Right Campaign has called on parents and students to prepare for a nationwide protest over the unending strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This was contained in a press statement by ERC’s Deputy National Coordinator, Ogunjimi Isaac Ayobami, and ERC National Mobilisation Officer, Michael Lenin, on Tuesday. The statement … Read more