The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is offering 424 scholarship slots for Nigerian students to study various courses in Saudi universities. It said the slots are part of the 6,597 scholarship the kingdom distributes annually to African students. According to a statement on Monday from the Saudi embassy in Abuja, 150 slots are also given to … Read more
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) branch, said there was no reason to reduce budgetary allocation to the institution. The union cried out over possible collapse of the institution when the academic workers increased from 382 in the 2015/2016 academic session to 456, with 45 of them being professors and … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) branch has raised the alarm over possible collapse of the institution under Governor of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu due to underfunding. It said there was no reason to reduce budgetary allocation to the institution when the academic staff increased from 382 in the 2015/2016 academic … Read more
The Federal College of Education (FCE Technical) Bichi and the Kano sate-owned Yusuf Maitama Sule University, are to establish an International Study Centre for out-of-school children in Kano State, according to a statement by Hajiya Fatima Hassan, the Public Relations Officer of the FCE The statement, issued to newsmen on Sunday in Kano, stated that … Read more
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 The Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, has said that the lingering nationwide industrial action embarked upon by academics will encourage the government to review its strategy on commercialising education and starving public universities of funds. The union, while justifying the prolonged strike, insisted that it … Read more
Kogi Government, education Sector Kogi Government has proposed a 20 per cent allocation to the education sector out of the state’s 2021 annual budget. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, disclosed this when a team from the Federal Education Qualify Assurance Service paid a courtesy visit on Friday in Lokoja. … Read more
Appointment The management of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, has appointed Mr Olusegun Dada, as its new Deputy Rector (Academic), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Dada’s appointment is contained in a statement, signed by Mr Ade Adeyemi-Adejolu, the institution’s Director of Protocol, Information and Public Relations on Friday. Read Also: Afolayan Condemns Piracy, Speaks On … Read more
Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools’ of Nigeria (ASUSS), Ondo State, has cautioned the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale, to desist from making unfounded allegations against teachers. ASUSS made it clear that it is unacceptable and unthinkable for any political appointee to make allegations against teachers without … Read more
Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Jimoh Abdul, says some workers are facing disciplinary actions for alleged certificate and receipt forgery. Dr. Abdul, an engineer, who did not mention the number of workers involved, said his administration had improved on its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). He said his administration had succeeded in blocking financial leakages … Read more
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 The Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Universities (SSANU) have kicked against the payment platform proposed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. “There … Read more
MOCPED matriculated 352 students on Wednesday, November 11. The University is committed to training world-class graduates. Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe in affiliation with the University of Ibadan matriculated 352 new intakes on Wednesday, November 11. In his welcome address, the Provost of the College, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon while … Read more
University students under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have given the Federal Government and ASUU a 14-day ultimatum to reopen universities or risk a mass protest. The NANS, after a virtual meeting held in Enugu, reached a communique that students across the country will embark on a protest if the … Read more
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced the postponement of the Post-UTME (PUTME) admission screening to Dec. 2. Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin. “The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post-UTME (PUTME) Admission Screening Exercise for 2020/2021 that was formerly scheduled to take place … Read more
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe is back as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Vice Chancellor (VC). Report has it that the Federal Government had approved the White Paper by the Visitation Panel which investigated Ogundipe’s removal by the Wale Babalakin-led Governing Council and other allegations levelled against him and others. A source confirmed that Education Minister Malam … Read more
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The decision may not be unconnected with the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Union. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, on Tuesday directed its members to boycott the 2020 Convocation and foundation laying ceremonies of the University. The Union in a release signed by the Chairman … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday, announced the postponement of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates in Nigeria. The Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Mr Demianus Ojijeogu, who made this known in a statement, said the examination would commence on Monday, November 30, 2020. The statement … Read more
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said it has mobilised 66,000 eligible graduates to participate in the 2020 Batch B service year. The prospective corps members and course officials are however mandated to undergo the COVID-19 test before admission into the orientation camps set to reopen on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This … Read more
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the Nigerian Government is not making moves to end the ongoing strike. The union who mentioned this Monday added that the government is only “playing a game of deception and manipulation” over its demands “What we need is a commitment; there is nothing like transition and what we … Read more
Intervention Plateau governor Simon Lalong, on Sunday in Jos, commended the Nasarawa Old Students Association (NOSA) for the construction of new structures as well as rehabilitating old ones at his Alma Mater. The governor made the commendation in a press release issued by the Commissioner for information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, who represented him … Read more
The Federal Government has expressed the possibility of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ongoing strike suspended. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Clement Illo, told newsmen in Abuja that government was positive that ASUU would resolve the crises soon. A meeting with ASUU, convened by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola … Read more