The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Monday, declared an indefinite strike over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System and the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement.
The union’s National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, announced the strike at a press briefing in its National Secretariat, Abuja.
He noted that the government...
The Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Governing-Council of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, has disclosed that the institution now has 96.4 percent accreditation status for courses being run by the varsity.
Olusoga, who said the National University Commission (NUC) granted full accreditation for seventy courses out of...
In a move towards enhancing educational access and excellence, the Bauchi State Government, facilitated by the Ministry of Education, has disbursed N396.9 million to cover examination fees for 14,170 SS3 students across public schools in the state for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Commissioner for Education, Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, announced this...
Prince Adekunle Oyedepo, through his philanthropic organization, The Adekunle Oyedepo Foundation, has announced the sponsorship of 10 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for students from Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Oyedepo said the initiative seeks to ease the financial...
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Nigerian students, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Akintunde Sawyerr as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This decision was revealed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, emphasizing...
directs immediate resumption of academic activities
Following the protest by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Edo State Government at the State Executive Council meeting, on Wednesday, suspended all union activities across all state-owned institutions...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday, emphasized the pivotal role of academics in steering Nigeria towards a safer and more prosperous future.
Represented by Aliyu Moddibo, special adviser to the president on general duties (office of the vice president), Mr. Shettima underscored the importance of academia during the public launch...
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has reiterated that no tertiary institution will admit candidates outside the Central Admission Process System (CAPS) of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The minister stated this in his address at the commissioning of JAMB’s New General Services Department building on Monday...
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun said Nigeria needs more universities to tackle the problem of access to tertiary education in the country.
The governor also advocated an increase in the carrying capacity of existing institutions.
The governor made this known during the official opening ceremony of the Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye,...
as Gov. Diri meets UAT Governing Council
urges Barr. Okara, to grow varsity from strength to strength
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will soon hold its first ever convocation ceremony.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the University and former Secretary...
