ASUU strike: Academic activities grounded in UNIBEN
Academic activities were on Tuesday grounded at the Ugbowo campus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) sequel to the warning strike by the Academic Staff […]
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Lifting ban on twitter in Nigeria, welcome development — academic
An academic, Dr Presly Obukoadata of the University of Calabar says lifting the ban on the social networking platform, twitter in Nigeria is a welcome […]
UNICAL to pay outstanding academic earned allowances – Management
The University of Calabar has said it will pay earned allowances to the academic staff members before the close of work on Friday. This is […]
Amaechi charges NIMASA to consider Nigerian institutes for cadet sea time
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday charged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to consider the country’s maritime training institutes […]
Fed Poly Bauchi sacks 2 lecturers for alleged sexual harassment
The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi has approved the dismissal of two lecturers, Malam Abubakar Baba and Mr Adebusoye Sunday over allegations of […]
We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice says JAMB Registrar
Prof Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), on Wednesday, said the series of measures introduced to curb impersonation and examination malpractices had […]
“We don’t have chalks in our schools,” C/River teachers lament
Teachers in state-owned primary and secondary schools in Cross River on Monday lamented that they provided chalks by themselves to be able to teach. Mr […]
Fund bane of mathematics development in Nigeria says Maths Centre boss
Prof. Promise Mebine Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says inadequate funding is the bane of mathematics development in the country. Mebine disclosed this during […]
EFCC, NOUN sign MoU of Cooperation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 formalized their collaboration with the signing of […]
Buhari vows to eliminate all forms of violent crimes
President Muhammadu Buhari has again promised to eliminate all forms of violent crimes across Nigeria. He said in Kaduna on Saturday that the administration will […]
Osinbajo pledges sustained funding for NDA
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment towards sustaining the tempo of funding and infrastructural facilities to ensure conducive learning environment at the […]
FG feeds 730,000 pupils in Kaduna State
The National Homegrown School Feeding Programme has recommenced in Kaduna State, with 730,000 pupils benefiting. The programmer’s Focal Person in the state, Saude Atoyebi made […]
Nasarawa University to honour broadcast/journalist Tonnie Iredia
The Nasarawa State University says it plans to honour the former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Prof. Tonnie Iredia, for his immense contributions […]
ABU renews commitment to raise quantity surveying professionals
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has renewed its commitment to raise quantity surveying professionals that would meet the needs of the country. The Vice-Chancellor […]
Finance minister, 2 others bag honorary doctorates as KASU graduates 9,684
Prof. Muhammed Tanko, Vice Chancellor, Kaduna State University (KASU), says the institution, had keyed into Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i’s vision of providing courses that would produce […]
CSOs, NGOs and Their Discontents,By Reuben Abati
Civil society groups, including Non-Governmental Organisations are a positive force for change and progress in society, oftentimes helping to bridge the gaps of alienation between […]
Anambra Govt confirms death of Abdulaziz Ude
By Chimezie Godfrey Anambra State Government has confirmed the death of Chief Abdulaziz Chivuzor Ude.An official statement expressed sadness over the death of the internationally […]
UNIBEN justifies attempt to impose N20,000 late registration fee on students
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) said the growing worrisome trend of students’ late registration was reason for introduction of the N20,000 late registration fee. The […]
How to address emerging security threats -Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that all efforts must be made to articulate a political, economic, military and […]
2020/2021 academic session: Lectures begin at Ondo varsity
The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, was full of activities on Monday as students began to receive lectures in […]
Not On Their Watch! By Abiodun Komolafe
“Good governance cannot remain merely a philosophy. Concrete steps have to be taken for realizing it. Narenda Mordi Adegboyega Oyetola and Olugbenga Babatunji are two […]
College of Agric, Iguoriakhi, to reopen January — Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Thursday in Benin, disclosed that the Edo State College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi, Ovia North East Local Government Area, will […]
PFN urges FG to hold summit to address education, health challenges
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has urged the Federal Government to urgently organise education and health summits to address the challenges facing the sectors. […]
Kaduna COE announces resumption of academic activities
The Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, has announced the resumption of academic activities after two months of closure over students’ protest. According to […]
Buhari celebrates Eassayist, Prof Adebayo Williams at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with globally recognised essayist, academic and author, Prof. Adebayo Williams, as he turned 70, Sept. 9, 2021. The President in […]