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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Delta court restrains JAMB from implementing latest directives on university admission

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Delta court restrains JAMB from implementing latest directives on university admission
The Delta State High Court in Warri on Friday granted an interim injunction as well as restrained the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, from taking further action on and/or giving effect to the directives contained in its circular of October 16, 2024, titled “Admission of Candidates With Minimum Admissible Age of 16 Years,” pending the...

Monday, October 14, 2024

Private school owners lament heavy taxation, closure of schools in Enugu

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Private school owners lament heavy taxation, closure of schools in Enugu
Owners of private schools in Enugu State have accused the government of placing a heavy taxation burden on them.They alleged that the government was shutting down schools that cannot afford the high taxes which range between N450,000 to N2.2 million depending on the size of the school.Addressing a press conference at the weekend, the pioneer chairman...

Federal College of Education union distance self from splinter group

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Federal College of Education union distance self from splinter group
The Executives and Congress of the Federal University of Education, COEASU FUE, Kano, have registered complaints against a splinter group from among members who created a parallel Academic Staff Union without recourse to the transition period the Institution is going through.The Chairman of the Federal University of Education Union, Kano, Dr Ado...

Sunday, September 22, 2024

ABSU directs students to apply for Federal government’s loan scheme

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ABSU directs students to apply for Federal government’s loan scheme
The Governing Council of Abia State University, Uturu, has directed the management, parents and guardians of students of the school to ensure their children and wards are registered for the ongoing Federal Government NELFUND loan scheme.The governing council gave the directive during its 156 regular meeting, saying that the loan scheme would benefit...

Friday, September 13, 2024

Kano govt postpones schools’ resumption date

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Kano govt postpones schools’ resumption date
Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both primary and secondary schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session.The Director, Public Enlightenment in the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru made this known in a statement on Saturday in Kano.According to him, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa,...

Friday, August 23, 2024

Ebonyi new varsities to begin academic activities 2025 – Commissioner

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Ebonyi new varsities to begin academic activities 2025 – Commissioner
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka, has announced that the two newly established universities in the state are expected to commence academic activities early next year.Omaka spoke with newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the acting vice chancellors of the University of Information Communication...

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Shoddy execution of school projects will not be tolerated – UBEC warns SUBEBs

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Shoddy execution of school projects will not be tolerated – UBEC warns SUBEBs
The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on substandard school building construction across the country, urging stakeholders including the State Universal Basic Education Boards, SUBEBs, to ensure quality in the delivery of school building projects.The threat was issued by the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, during the training...

Monday, July 22, 2024

NBTE Puts Brakes on Polytechnic Scheme of Service Amid Controversy and ASUP Strike Threat

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NBTE Puts Brakes on Polytechnic Scheme of Service Amid Controversy and ASUP Strike Threat
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has put on hold the implementation of the revised scheme of service for polytechnics in Nigeria. This decision comes after the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) embarked on a warning strike and issued an ultimatum to the Federal government to withdraw the scheme, which ends on Monday. ASUP had expressed...

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Polytechnic Reform Put on Hold: NBTE Suspends Contentious New Service Scheme

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Polytechnic Reform Put on Hold: NBTE Suspends Contentious New Service Scheme
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has put on hold the implementation of the revised scheme of service for polytechnics in the country. This decision comes as the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) prepares to embark on a warning strike, with an ultimatum set to expire on Monday. ASUP has expressed concerns over certain aspects...

Friday, July 19, 2024

EDUCATION: JAMB Reveals 13 Students with Highest Scores in 2024 UTME

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EDUCATION: JAMB Reveals 13 Students with Highest Scores in 2024 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) revealed the outstanding performers in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) during a policy meeting in Abuja. A total of 13 students demonstrated exceptional performance, scoring above 300. These top achievers showcased remarkable academic prowess, setting a high standard for...

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

President Tinubu Launches Student Loan Scheme at Aso Rock: A New Era for Nigerian Students

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President Tinubu Launches Student Loan Scheme at Aso Rock: A New Era for Nigerian Students
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Student Loan Scheme at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. This landmark initiative marks a significant milestone in the government's efforts to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Nigerian students. The scheme, which has been designed to provide financial support to students...

Monday, July 15, 2024

Nigeria's Federal Government Establishes New Governance Structure for Universities and Polytechnics

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Nigeria's Federal Government Establishes New Governance Structure for Universities and Polytechnics
Nigerian Federal Government Inaugurates New Governing Councils for Tertiary Institutions In a bid to ensure the seamless operation of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, the Federal Government has inaugurated new Governing Councils for these institutions. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, inaugurated the Chairmen and members...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

In a recent development, Tinubu has given approval for the removal of public universities and polytechnics from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

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In a recent development, Tinubu has given approval for the removal of public universities and polytechnics from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).
 President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for public universities currently under the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) to exit the payment platform. The Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir, revealed this development shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Tinubu.Providing further...

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Protest Erupts at FUTA Following Sudden Passing of 500-Level Student

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Protest Erupts at FUTA Following Sudden Passing of 500-Level Student
 The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), was engulfed in sorrow and frustration as students staged a protest on Friday in response to the unexpected demise of Ayomide Akeredolu, a 500-level student of the institution. The untimely passing of Akeredolu prompted grieving students to take to the streets, blocking the bustling Akure-Ilesa highway...

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Resign And Return To Farm – ASUU Blasts Education Minister

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Resign And Return To Farm – ASUU Blasts Education Minister
 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has advised the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, to with immediate effect, resign his position and return to farm.ASUU gave this advice while reacting to a statement credited to Nwajiuba where he (Nwajiuba) told the striking lecturers to return to farm.Our correspondent gathered that...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

More trouble for public varsities

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More trouble for public varsities
 Actual resumption of academic activities in Nigerian universities may not take place after Federal Government issued directive for reopening of higher institutions next Monday. Issues of revitalisation of universities, Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), Earned Academic Allowances and inadequate funding may stall reopening.Although...

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Ekiti Assembly Upgrades College Of Education To University

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Ekiti Assembly Upgrades College Of Education To University
 The Ekiti House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill for the upgrading of the State College of Education to the University of Education, Science and Technology.The bill was unanimously passed at Tuesday’s plenary in Ado-Ekiti, presided over by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye.The passage of the bill followed the submission of the report of the House Committee...

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

GTBank’s MD/CEO, Segun Agbaje to speak at Social Media Week on Thursday, February 27

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GTBank’s MD/CEO, Segun Agbaje to speak at Social Media Week on Thursday, February 27
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Segun Agbaje, is set to lead a conversation at Social Media Week Lagos on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Tagged “Going Beyond the Digital Experience,” Segun Agbaje’s Keynote at the Social Media Week 2020 will focus on the role of banks in Africa’s rapidly changing digital and financial...

Thursday, January 16, 2020

‘We are tired of your exploitation’- Kogi Polytechnic students warn management over tuition fee hike

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‘We are tired of your exploitation’- Kogi Polytechnic students warn management over tuition fee hike
Some students of the Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, have accused the management of the institution of being exploitative following the increment of their tuition fees. This development has caused panic among the students who confided in our correspondent that they are set for a showdown between with the institution if management fails to revert to the...