E-learning: Over 60% of students can’t afford data, smartphones – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said that the necessary infrastructure was not in place for Universities in the country to undertake the e-learning process. This was according…
NUC Directs Universities To Resume Academic Activities January 18
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed Vice Chancellors of universities to resume academic activities on January 18, 2021. It explained that the instruction was given in line with the…
UNILAG, Okebukola mourn Ibidapo-Obe
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday described the death of its former vice-chancellor, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, as a rude shock and a huge loss to the academia. Prof. Oluwatoyin…
Strike: FG to release N30bn EAA part payment to ASUU
The Federal Government has agreed to release N30 billion as part payment of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Sen. Chris Ngige. Minister…
NUC Approves Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; takes off Oct.
The Nigerian University Commission (NUC) has approved the take-off of the Imo State University for Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in October this year. The approval underscores the efforts which the…
Investigate alleged frauds in some universities – ASUU urges NUC
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC), to investigate alleged frauds by Vice Chancellors (VCs) of some universities across the…
American University of Nigeria, Yola, disengages 400 staff Â
Sequel to a long restructuring process, the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa, has disengaged the services of about 400 of its staff. Prof. Abba Tahir, the Vice President…
How FG is making good progress in the Niger Delta
With the significant progress now recorded in the Ogoni Clean-Up project, attracting local and international commendation, the Buhari administration’s New Vision for the Niger Delta is making good progress….
Only 1% of Nigerian population currently in Nigerian Universities – NUC
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, NUC Executive Secretary Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, says the government is currently taking steps to address the challenges facing…
Reps divided on scraping the conduct of post UTME/JAMB
The House of Representatives was on Wednesday divided over the motion to stop the conduct of examinations of post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB)…