Kaduna govt expanding access to education—Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe has said that government is expanding access to tertiary education for it citizens by establishing satellite […]
Universities
Recession Blues, By Reuben Abati
“My brother, how you dey?” “What can we do?” “E ku recession” “Excuse me?” “I said er ku recession…” “Are you Yoruba people alright at all? You […]
Striking at the future of the Nigerian Youths, By Dakuku Peterside
A Google search of ASUU, the acronym of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, comes with the suggestions ‘ASUU strike’, ‘ASUU strike update’ and […]
Shell, NNPC donate state- of-the-art ICT centre to Enugu Varsity
Cutting the ribbon to the ICT Centre, from Right to Left: SNEPCo’s Project Champion, Abdulrahman Mijinyawa; SNEPCo’s External Relations Manager, Lagos & Communications, Dr Alice […]
NCC pledges more collaboration with Nigerian universities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged more collaboration with universities in the country towards transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-based economy. The Chairman of NCC […]
NCC pledges increased collaboration with varsities
…As Danbatta receives more commendations The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to increase collaboration with higher institutions of learning across the country in order […]
Strike: FG agrees to pay ASUU salaries without IPPIS
The Federal Government has agreed to pay the salaries of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) using a different mode […]
NUC approves establishment of CUSTECH as Nigeria’s 50th State University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday granted approval for the establishment of Confluence University of Science and Technology, (CUSTECH) Osara, Kogi State as the new […]
FG approves constitution of Visitation Panels for public universities
The Federal Government has approved the constitution of Visitation Panels to oversight the activities of all Federal Universities in the country. Prof. Abubakar Abdulraheed, Executive […]
Akeredolu assures Ondo state-owned universities of sustenance
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has reassured the three state-owned universities of sustenance, despite the financial challenges confronting the state. Akeredolu gave the assurance […]
#EndSARS protests: Price of youth exclusion – Aremu
…Urges the Youths to partner with Police for sustainable Service reform “The ongoing “#EndSARS protests offer a timely opportunity for Nigerian governments to integrate […]
Promotion of peace, intercultural dialogue solution to Nigeria’s challenges – CSO
By Chimezie Godfrey Promotion of peace and intercultural dialogue among youths and students is important in tackling security, economic and social challenges facing Nigeria, says […]
NOUN conducts virtual staff training on Quality Assurance
In an effort aimed at improving academic quality, academic staff of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) underwent a virtual training for […]
Is the proliferation of universities a blessing to Nigeria?
Nigeria currently has 171 universities, according to National Universities Commission (NUC) records. Of the figure, 91 are public institutions with 44 owned by the […]
Edo Poly clinches Canadian govt’s 2020 research grant
… set to construct eco-friendly generator project for artisans The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has emerged the only polytechnic in the world to win the […]
Reps urge FG to release take-off grants for universities
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to release take-off grants meant for universities across the country. This was sequel to a unanimous […]
ASUU urges NUC to investigate alleged fraud in some universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC), to investigate alleged fraud by Vice Chancellors (VCs) […]
COVID-19: Universities are ready to resume -Union
The National Co-ordinator, Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Dr ‘Niyi Sunmonu, on Saturday said its members were ready to resume work. Sunmonu said this in […]
ASUU urges FG to pay arrears of salaries of members
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to pay arrears of withheld salaries of its members to pave way […]
Unilag : Against impunity, By Dakuku Peterside
Indeed, the Nigerian university system is no stranger to crises. If it is not fight for university autonomy, underfunding , political interference, lack of respect […]
EFCC arrests 3 corps members, 19 undergraduates for alleged internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, has arrested 32 alleged internet fraudsters in the city. Th arrest was contained in a […]
SSANU, NASU threaten strike over unresolved issues with FG
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) said they would proceed on strike over […]
Akeredolu appoints Fatusi as Chairman of Ondo state COVID-19 Committee
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Prof. Adesegun Fatusi as the new Chairman of Ondo state Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19.This was contained in […]
JAMB announces cut off mark for 2020/21 admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set 160 and above as cut off mark for 2020/21admissions into universities across the country. The Registrar […]
Salaries: ASUU rejects submission of BVN
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it has rejected the submission of Bank Verification Number (BVN) as a condition for payment of February […]