ASUU condemns LAUTECH VC sack by Makinde
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), has condemned the ‘Step Aside’ order given to the vice chancellor of […]
Education
30,000 academic staff benefit from TETFund training — Chairman
Over 30,000 academic staff in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria have benefited from trainings sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within and outside […]
Women can play significant roles in governance, nation-building – ECOWAS lawmakers
Women have the capacity and resilience to play significant roles in the decision-making process, governance, and nation-building in Africa, some members of the ECOWAS Parliament […]
FG reconstitutes governing councils of NABTEB, NSSEC
The Federal Government has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). The development was disclosed in […]
Buhari appoints new heads for NCCE, NBTE, others
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has approved appointments into key establishments in the education sector. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, […]
UNICEF calls for sustenance of girl-child enrolment project in Niger
UNICEF has called for the sustainability of the G4G/He4She project, which aimed at increasing girl-child enrolment in schools in Niger state. Mr Francis Elisha, Education […]
JAMB reiterates use of CAPS, cautions universities against illegal admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that only admission through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) was valid and not otherwise.The board […]
Osinbajo presides as FEC honours late Mahmud Tukur
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is in […]
HIV/AIDS: US provides $6 bn dollars to Nigeria since 2003, says Consul
The U.S Consul-General in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo, on Tuesday, announced that the US government had provided over $6 billion since 2003, as assistance for the […]
Health minister wants healthcare system widened to ease access
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has suggested the widening of existing healthcare system to ease access to effective and quality services. Ehanire stated […]
LG poll: PDP candidate promises to replicate Wike’s achievement
Mr Erastus Awortu, a PDP Chairmanship candidate in Rivers for the April 17 Local Government poll, has promised to replicate Gov. Nyesom Wike’s achievement at […]
COVID-19 vaccine: UNILORIN management urges staff to get jab
The management of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has commended the Federal Government for providing COVID-19 vaccines to the university community, while urging staff to […]
Embrace cashless policy, Lagos govt. urges cooperative societies
The Lagos government has urged cooperative societies to embrace cashless policy through digitalisation to forestall fraudulent practices. The Provost, Lagos State Cooperative Societies, Mr Akorede […]
NCDC seeks collaboration to enhance resilience against diseases emergence
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says there is need to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance resilience against emergence of new […]
Abuja to host Africa Regional Council of Women Conference June
The Federal Capital Territory will host the 2021 Africa Regional Council for Women Conference in June. President of the council, Mrs Laraba Shoda, disclosed this in […]
APC replies Gov. Obaseki on state of economy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted claims by Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, that Nigerian economy was in critical situation due to huge debt […]
Anambra deploys technology to tackle exam malpractice
The Anambra State Government on Monday said plans were underway to commence the deployment of technology to monitor examinations in public schools across the state. […]
Hijab: 10 Kwara schools resume April 12
Kwara Government has announced that the 10 schools involved in a recent hijab controversy in the state would resume their third term academic session on […]
CONUA rebuffs ASUU’s reconciliation move
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has rejected the latest moves by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to break its rank through a […]
NPA establishes ICT centre in ATBU, Bauchi
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has established an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU) Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Ex-minister urges Universities to harness technology to improve education
The former Minister of Industry, Dr Kola Jamodu, has urged universities in the country to effectively deploy technology to improve the quality of education. Jamodu, […]
UN pays tribute to Prince Philip as promoter of charitable causes
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness at the death of Britain’s Prince Philip. Guterres expressed sadness in New York on Friday. “As royal consort, the […]
NUC accreditation panels visit PLASU, accredit 3 courses
) Two accreditation panels from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Friday began accreditation of courses at Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos. The News Agency […]
4,000 Kano indigents to join police constabulary, says Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says his administration is planning to send more than 4,000 youths to police constabulary training. The governor said this […]
Osinbajo eulogises Aisha Buhari at book launch
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday eulogised the tenacity, courage and commitment of the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari. Osinbajo was speaking during […]