FG Begins Probe Of 107 Universities Over Fake Degrees

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has invited memoranda from the public as it begins the probe of private universities established in the last 15 years. The Federal Government initiated the probe following an investigative report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovering certificate racketeering in neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. Editor’s Picks  … Read more

Fresh Strike Looms As SSANU, NASU Give FG Two-Week Ultimatum

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Universities are set to embark on strike as SSANU and NASU gave FG a two-week ultimatum. EKOHOTBLOG reports that academic activities in universities across Nigeria may once paralyse following a disagreement between various unions over the sharing formula of the just-approved N22.127 billion for payment of earned allowances for the university staff.   This online newspaper … Read more