UNILAG slashes fees after meeting with NANS
UNILAG slashes fees after meeting with NANS The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the reduction of its fees after meeting the representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students on Thursday, September 14. A statement issued this morning, Friday, September 15, revealed that the university held a meeting with the executives […]
Students protest as flood sacks school, damages properties in Anambra
Students protest as flood sacks school, damages properties in Anambra Students of the Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha, Anambra State, have begun peaceful demonstrations in large numbers over flooding, which they said has taken over the institution and paralysed academic and non-academic activities. The President of the Student Union Government of the institution, Chigozie Onyenyili, who […]
FG trains 790 children on emerging technologies in three states – NITDA DG
FG trains 790 children on emerging technologies in three states – NITDA DG The Federal Government said on Tuesday it has trained 790 children in three states on emerging technologies as part of its 95 per cent digital literacy realisation by 2030. The states are Abuja, Jigawa and Rivers. Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of National […]
AAU suspends academic activities indefinitely over protest
AAU suspends academic activities indefinitely over protest The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has announced the indefinite suspension of all academic activities in the institution with immediate effect. The University in a memo signed by its Acting Registrar, Ambrose Odiase, said the suspension of academic activities became necessary following an emergency meeting of the […]
OAU denies banning skimpy dresses, tattoos, dreadlocks for students
OAU denies banning skimpy dresses, tattoos, dreadlocks for students The university said the authors of the trending circular were deliberately mischievous and disruptive. The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife in Osun State, has denied a report that it reviewed the dress code for students on campus and placed a ban on certain hairstyles […]
Lagos directs schools to resume 2023/2024 academic year on September 4
Lagos directs schools to resume 2023/2024 academic year on September 4 Lagos State government has directed all schools below the tertiary level to resume on Monday, September 4, 2023, in compliance with the Y2023/2024 Harmonised academic school calendar as approved by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education. The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance […]
Release our promotion arrears or else… — ASUU threatens FG
Release our promotion arrears or else… — ASUU threatens FG The union also rejected all “illegal appointments” sponsored by the IPPIS and its agents in Nigerian public universities. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may embark on another round of industrial action if the Federal Government fails to release its members’ promotion arrears. Following […]
Education our foremost tool against poverty- Tinubu
Education our foremost tool against poverty- Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says education is Nigeria’s foremost tool against poverty. Tinubu also noted that his administration remained determined to embrace the prospects of digital economy and telecommunications, which he described as “the future.” According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday in Abuja, Tinubu, […]
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG The Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr David Adejo said this at a public hearing by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on student loans […]
University of Ibadan staff to work three days weekly
University of Ibadan staff to work three days weekly This was made known in a statement signed by Registrar and Secretary to Council, UI, G.O. Saliu. “The astronomical increase in the fuel pump price occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government has imposed huge economic difficulties on the generality of Nigerians. “Salary […]