Nigerian university system needs urgent attention – SSANU
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has described the Nigerian university system as one in need of urgent attention to correct its […]
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NUC debunks reports of 100 fake professors in Nigerian universities
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC), has debunked a purported report by some national dailies and social media that it has […]
Dearth of lecturers worries stakeholders in Nigeria universities
Many lecturers in the nation’s universities have expressed worry over the shortage of manpower in universities across the country, saying that the situation has posed […]
TETFund, live-wire of Nigeria’s universities — VC
Vice-Chancellor of Ebonyi state University (EBSU), Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, has said TETFund has been the live-wire of the nation’s universities. Ogbu made the remark […]
Minister of Education tasks universities on optimal use of 30% curriculum for senates
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has urged universities to make optimal use of the 30 per cent […]
Zulum wants more investments on science-tech in Universities
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has emphasised the need for more investments in science and technology across universities and other […]
NUC orders closure of all universities ahead of 2023 elections
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in […]
Incessant strikes responsible for academic setback in varsities – ARNU
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Lafia – The Chairman, Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) Dr. Abubakar Mamuda, has said the frequent industrial action by four […]
Protracted ASUU strike poses threat to nation’s security, expert warns
A security expert, Mr Chuks Iwunoh, has warned that the protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) poses serious security risk to […]
ASUU’s indefinite strike – The beating of a dead horse By NICK AGULE
Introduction Just over a week ago, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) the union of teaching and research staff at Nigeria’s universities declared an […]
Strike: We’re resolute to get what public universities need from FG – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says its members remained resolute to get what public universities need from the Federal Government to survive and […]
Indefinite strike: ASUU dissatisfied with FG’s response to demands – Osodeke
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government over response its demands, and declares a “comprehensive, total and indefinite” […]
Recognise more academic unions and end incessant varsity strikes – CONUA tells FG
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has called on the Federal Government to liberalise university unions by recognising and registering the congress. National Coordinator of […]
Mixed reactions trail low UTME cut-off marks in South-South
University lecturers in the South-South have received with mixed feelings, the recent lowering of cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, by the […]
In support of ASUU/NLC mass action By SAA-AONDO ADZEGEH
According to the budget office, Nigeria budgeted N127b on education in the year 2021 while it spent N121b on security. The 2022 budget estimates however […]
2022 UTME: Institutions allowed to determine admission deadline
Tertiary institutions have been allowed to determine the deadline for the 2022 admissions due to the status of 2021 admissions. The decision was reached at […]
JAMB remits N29b to Consolidated Revenue Fund
…..Pegs cut off marks of 140, 100 for varsities, polytechnics/COEs By JOHN ONAH Abuja – The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu, Adamu had disclosed that […]
Strike can be resolved in 2 days, not weeks – ASUU president tells Buhari
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the two-week ultimatum issued by the President to resolve the concerns raised by the union is too […]
Strike: ASUU urges Buhari to meet with Briggs led-re-negotiation committee
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to meet with the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led Committee on negotiation. ASUU President, Prof. […]
Enough is enough, President Buhari tells ASUU, urges lecturers to consider generational consequences
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider their position on the prolonged strike, […]