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The Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Dr. Taiwo Arobadi, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) branch, has stated that Nigerians are vehemently opposed to the recent electricity tariff hike. In an interview with journalists on Monday in Ile-Ife, Arobadi emphasised that the masses are already struggling to make ends meet since the ...
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), University of Abuja (UniAbuja), says the union will not call off the strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told the newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the members were not working. “Those against the strike may possibly be beneficiaries of what the ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The National Examinations Council (NECO) has identified poor infrastructure, surge in candidate enrollment, inadequate funding, examination malpractice, and question paper leaks as major constraints in ensuring fair and credible examinations in Nigeria. The Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known at a one-day retreat in Abuja on Monday. According to Wushishi, ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State University-Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (LASU-ACEITSE) has inaugurated a cutting-edge laboratory aimed at training students in science, mathematics, and technology. The laboratory was unveiled on Monday in a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including the National Coordinator, ACE Impact, Nigeria, Dr. Joshua Atah. Dr. Atah commended the ...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that 1,814,344 candidates from 22,239 schools, registered for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Dr Josiah Dangut stated this at a pre-examination interactive session with newsmen on Monday in Lagos. He disclosed that candidates would be examined in ...
The University of East Anglia, situated in Norwich, United Kingdom, has announced a £33,150 (N44.3 million) worth of scholarships and travel costs of £4000 (N5.3 million) to Nigerians and other applicants seeking masters in Plant and Health in its institution. The funding, according to information gathered on the school’s website on Wednesday, is the David ...
...School management accused of deceptive tactics in student’s death ...Shut down poly clinic to prevent further loss of lives — Student body demands By Sodiq Adelakun A student of Leisure and Tourism at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ajayi Abimbola Adejoke, has lost her life due to alleged negligence at the school clinic. This devastating incident ...
By Elvis Omoregie, Benin The University of Benin Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday said its members may not be available to resume academic activities on the 28th of April 2024, if immediate action and the necessary processes are not immediately initiated to nip in the bud incessant violence attack ...
As the ongoing UNLOCK Training Programme enters its final and crucial phase, participants on Monday got surprise boosters from the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (SSAP-TVEE), Madam Abiola Arogundade, as she announced a decision to increase the number of grant winners and a promise of assistance in business ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The proposed 750% fee hike for newly admitted students at the University of Ibadan has sparked outrage among the student body, prompting a swift response from the Student’s Union leadership. In a joint statement issued by Samuel Tobiloba, President of the University Students Union, and Olaniyi Dolapo, General Secretary, a meeting with ...
Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Branch, Bauchi has faulted the University management for violating the varsity’s law guiding the appointment of a new vice chancellor and “illegally” allowing some principal officers stay in office on acting capacity beyond six months. The ASUU-ATBU Chairperson, Dr. Ibrahim ...
By Sodiq Adelakun In a joint effort to safeguard the integrity of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have issued a stern warning to candidates, cautioning them against engaging with fake websites. During a joint news conference held in Abuja on Saturday, representatives from ...
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will upgrade all the study centres of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) with fibre optics to transmit information and data with the speed of light. The Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Olufemi Peters, said this during a pre-convocation news conference on Monday, ahead of its 13th convocation ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given its approval for the University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute (DLI) to introduce four new programmes in the upcoming academic session. The approved programmes set to commence in the next academic session include the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now access and print their exam slips. These slips, released on April 10th, 2024, hold crucial information such as the exam date, time, and venue. Candidates have two options for printing their exam ...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, have underscored the importance of Thought-Leadership in driving change and fostering innovation. During a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at the University of Lagos on April 5, Prof. ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The scourge of unemployment in Nigeria has reached pandemic proportions, with over 500,000 graduates annually joining the ranks of frustrated job seekers. These graduates are now raising their voices in collective frustration, highlighting the myriad challenges they face in securing employment in a fiercely competitive job market. Amidst the promise of higher ...
The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the decision to scrap the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC). This plea was made by the national president of the Commission, Muhammad Musa, during a press briefing held in Abuja. The NSSEC is currently under review, ...
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin In a recent development, the authorities of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have taken decisive action, rusticating 19 students, including six final-year students, for their involvement in a range of offences. According to a statement released by the school’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, the Vice-Chancellor, Wahab Egbewole ...
Many students of Lagos City Polytechnic are expected to enroll for the Diploma Programme of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), following tips on the array of opportunities for professionals in the securities market, offered by the Institute’s first Vice President, Mr Oluropo Dada. Mr Dada, who was the keynote speaker at the 15th Convocation Ceremony ...
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced its plans to administer the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) Internal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the successful accreditation of Nigeria International School, Jeddah. This milestone was achieved following an evaluation conducted by a delegation led by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, ...
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has advocated for the establishment of a Federal Teaching Service Commission to enhance the efficiency of service delivery in unity schools. The call was made by the national president of NUT, Audu Amba, during the inaugural Quadrennial Federal Wing Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr. Amba emphasised the ...
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has expressed optimism that the upcoming 11th All-Africa University Games (FASU), which LASU will co-host with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will surpass previous editions in excellence. Prof. Olatunji-Bello made this assertion during the Pre-FASU Games seminar held at LASU on Tuesday, as part of ...
