VCs Misinforming The Public On Poly Lecturers’ Salaries – ASUP
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, on Wednesday, accused the Committee of vice-chancellors of Federal Universities of misinforming the public about the state of salaries of chief lecturers in polytechnics. In a statement signed by the Secretary General of ASUP, Abdullahi Yalwa, and made available to our correspondent in Abuja, the union noted that the claim of the VCs that...
Don’t Reopen Schools Now – ASUU President Urges FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government needed to address the challenges of the education sector...
NANS Praises Gov Abiodun Over N20M Cash Awards For UNILAG Graduates
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has received praise from the National Association of Nigerian Students for designating two natives of the state as the state's education ambassadors. The students were the top graduates of the University of Lagos at its 55th convocation. NANS equally showered encomium on the governor for giving the sum of N10m each to the...
JAMB Approves 85 Underage Candidates For Exceptional Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates, those who will be below 16 years by September 2025, after a rigorous and comprehensive screening process conducted under its exceptional admission policy. According to the Board, in a statement by its Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the 85 candidates were adjudged qualified following a...
Abia North Students Salute Sen. Kalu Over Foreign Scholarships For Their Colleagues
Students in Abia North under the auspices of Abia North Students Association (ANSA) have commended the Senator representing the district, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu for granting multi-million naira scholarships for their colleagues. The beneficiaries who weeks ago departed Nigeria are to study Medicine and Surgery in a foreign university. The students in a commendation letter signed by its President, Idika Michael,...
Mascot Kalu Salutes Wife On Completion Of Masters Degree Programme In UK
Governorship candidate of Action Peoples Party (APP) in the just concluded elections in Abia State, Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu has congratulated his dear wife, Adaeze Aguele-Kalu as she completed her higher education programme. ABN TV learnt that she rounded off her Masters's Degree programme at Imperial College, London on Wednesday. The former Abia Chief of Staff described the achievement as an...
UNIBEN Announces Date For Resumption Of 2019/2020 Academic Session
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced Feb.1 as the resumption date for the 2019/2020 academic session. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin. According to her, students are expected to come into the halls of residence on the resumption day, adding that lectures,...
YABA College Of Technology Demands University Status
The famous Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos State has called for its recognition as a university. Founded in 1947, the federal polytechnic is Nigeria’s first higher educational institution. Joe Ejiofor, the Deputy Registrar said the institution has the requirements, including facilities, needed for an upgrade. He disclosed that there are more than 150 PhD holders, with more academics working to...
FG Launches Digital Portal To Ease Teachers’ Registration, Certification
The Federal Government has unveiled a digital portal designed to ease teachers’ registration, certification, and professional development in line with its vision to strengthen educational standards in the country. Speaking at the unveiling and Strategic Vision for Nigerian Teachers in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the portal and vision framework were designed to reposition...
Court Upholds HND In Pharmaceutical Technology
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court upholds HND in Pharmaceutical Technology by the NBTE and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria. Justice Peter Lifu ordered the NBTE and PCN to halt the implementation of their decision until the determination of the suit filed against them by six aggrieved Nigerians. The judge said that since the NBTE and PCN have become...
