The Gombe State University (GSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike over the failure of the Gombe State Government to meet their demands. This marks the first internal strike in the university’s history since its establishment. During a press conference at the university, ASUU Chapter Chairman, Suleiman…
In response to ongoing protests and a lecture boycott by students of the University of Ibadan over a recent increase in tuition fees, the university management has ordered all students to vacate the campus for a three-week break. A circular issued by the university’s Registrar, G.O. Saliu, stated, “Following a meeting between the university management…
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has mandated the immediate closure of Saint Academy in Busa Buji, Jos, following a tragic building collapse that resulted in the deaths of 22 students and injuries to over 130 others. Governor Mutfwang issued the order on Saturday morning during his visit to the site of the disaster….
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the ongoing indefinite industrial action initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). In a statement released on Monday, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke instructed branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators to ensure that university lecturers nationwide participate in the strike, aligning…
The Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has partnered with Nile University of Nigeria, known for its quality education and ongoing investment in academic research and innovation, to host the NNMA Award Winners’ Lecture. During a visit to the Vice Chancellor of Nile University, Prof. Dili Dogo, in Abuja, the Acting Secretary of NNMA, Mrs. Mercy…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has urged stakeholders to support initiatives ensuring every child receives quality education and a brighter future. In a statement marking Children’s Day, Executive Secretary Dr. Muhammad Idris emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold children’s rights and help them reach their full potential. Dr. Idris noted that…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that only students from federal tertiary institutions will be eligible for loans in the initial phase of the program. Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, made this statement in Abuja ahead of the formal opening of the loan application portal on Friday. Sawyerr emphasized…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially unveiled the timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) designed for internal or school-based candidates, marking a crucial milestone for senior secondary school students nationwide. As per a recent communication on NECO’s official platform, @Neconigeria, the examinations are slated to kick off on Wednesday, June 19,…
The grieving parents of Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall Schools situated at Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura District, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, are urging the FCT Educational Authority to suspend operations at the school premises. This call to action comes in response to autopsy findings suggesting that their child succumbed to…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed his satisfaction with the exceptional performance of students from various public and private schools in the state in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted the remarkable achievement of Master Samuel Oluwasemilore from Government…
In preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners across Nigeria to detain any parent discovered within proximity of their facilities during the examination period. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, conveyed this instruction during…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has announced the expulsion and rustication of a total of 19 students, marking a stern response to misconduct within its student body. According to Kunle Akogun, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the institution, the decision, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Wahab Egbewole, follows thorough deliberations by the Students’…
The anticipated 2024 Staff Promotion Examination by the National Examinations Council (NECO) has been indefinitely deferred, eliciting widespread reactions. Initially slated for the 14th and 15th of February 2024 in Minna, Niger State, the examination faced dissent from staff members mandated to participate. NECO had instructed eligible staff to convene at its headquarters from January…
