WABMA Rector Okere To Speak At US Varsity’s Communication Conference
Rector of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy, WABMA, Dr. Ken Ike Okere is billed to speak at the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference of Texas Southern University School of Communication holding between April 8 and 12 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Okere’s invitation cements a partnership relationship between the academy and the university. According to an announcement...
NINLAN Bill Not Containing Tinubu’s Name, Only Seeking Upgrade Of Institute To University Of Nigerian Languages — Benjamin Kalu
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has clarified that the University of Nigerian Languages, Aba (Establishment, etc) Bill, 2024, is only seeking to upgrade the existing National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, Abia State, to a University of Nigerian Languages. Speaking when the members of the Governing Board of NINLAN led by their chairman, Professor Victor Ukaogo,...
Reps To Probe Multiple Fees Imposed On Candidates By JAMB
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the multiple fees being imposed on candidates of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. At the plenary on Wednesday, the House mandated its Committee on Basic Education to “investigate the multiple processing and/or administrative fees imposed by JAMB and its accredited agents on JAMB candidates.” The committee is to report back within four weeks for...
ANA Abuja Hosts Ex-DG NAPTIP Julie Okah-Donli Saturday
All is now set for the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA Abuja chapter to host a former Director General of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP Dame Julie Okah-Donli as September celebrity guest author. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Savannah Suites Hotel, Area 3 Garki Abuja, a statement signed...
Joy As Hon. Promise Okoro Pays Students’ WAEC Fees In Bende
The Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro has brought joy to families of two female SS3 students of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Item in Bende local government area of Abia State when he took up the responsibility of paying their 2021 WAEC fees. This is in appreciation for their outstanding performances at the school's...
I Won’t Let ASUU Embark On Another Strike – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that he will do everything to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) does not go on another industrial action. He explained that three of his biological children have also been victims of the system, so he is personally committed to resolving the issues. “I will not give ASUU...
Ikpeazu Promises Teachers, Other Workers Regular Payment Of Salaries, Improved Welfare
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has promised the regular payment of salaries and wages to teachers and other workers in the state. He made this assurance on Thursday when he played host to the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Dr Nasiru Idris and the General Secretary of the Union, Dr. Mike Ike Ene at Government...
Some Problems At Tertiary Institutions Caused By Underage Students — Minister
The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, says some issues in Nigerian universities are caused by underage students who do not know what university education is about. He stated this while speaking with newsmen after monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in some of the centres in Abuja. His words: “As we know, this examination is going on throughout...
Damage At Michael Okpara University Heartbreaking, Will Cost N2bn To Repair — Rep Aguocha
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha has expressed regret over the damage done at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) in a recent protest by students of the institution, saying it's huge and heartbreaking. He said it would cost at least N2bn to fix the damages which include burnt down buildings, windows and doors...
UK Universities To Shutdown As Lecturers Embark On Strike
In the UK, around 70,000 employees at 150 universities will walk out over 18 days between February and March. The University College Union (UCU) reported that the strike was launched due to disagreements over wages, working conditions, and threats against pensions. Academics, librarians, and other employees are among the members who are requesting a pay increase over the 4% to 5%...
