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...
Vice-Chancellors Meet, Discuss Future Of Varsities
Amid strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has met at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State to discuss the future of Nigerian universities. The meeting, which is part of the activities marking the Diamond Jubilee celebration anniversary of the committee, is tagged, “Sixty Years in Sixty Minutes: Exploring...
Abia Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Schools That Resumed Early
Some schools in Abia State have resumed for the 2024/2025 academic session in Abia, thereby disobeying the State government’s directive that they should reopen on Monday, 23rd September. For this disobedience, the State government has said that its hammers of sanctions may fall on the schools and their principals. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu stated this while briefing journalists on...
Sir Udensi Tasks Parents On Promotion Of Igbo Language, Culture In Family
As the world marks the 2022 International Mother Tongue Day, which seeks to promote the preservation and protection of all languages around the world, Abia born Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has urged parents especially in the Igbo speaking states to ensure they promote Igbo language and culture in their families. Sir Udensi described as worrisome a situation where...
Children Of Politicians Should Be Banned From Studying Abroad, Strike’ll End – Lecturer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called for a law placing restriction on public office holders from sending their children to foreign countries to study. The Akure zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Olufayo Olu-Olu said such ban would put an end the persistent strike in Nigeria’s education sector. Olu-Olu explained that if such a law is promulgated, it would...
ASUU Declares One-Month Warning Strike
After serious deliberations that dragged into the early hours of Monday, the National Executive Council, NEC, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has voted to embark on a one-month warning strike to press home its demands from the government. A source at the meeting held in Lagos told Vanguard in confidence that the strike is to allow the...
My Journey From Nwa-Boi To Law Degree Holder Fascinating, Unforgettable — Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah has expressed gratitude to God for seeing him through his journey from a trade apprentice, popularly known as Nwa Boi to a Senator and now a Law degree holder, describing his experience as fascinating and unforgettable. In a social media post sighted by ABN TV, the Anambra State governorship...
FG Tells ASUU It Can’t Pay Salary For Work Not Done
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has refuted media reports, alleging bias in the payment of salaries of members of the ASUU. The ministry further dismissed the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria (ASUU) claims that their members were paid half their salary for the month of October. In a press statement issued by Olajide Oshundun, Head of Press and Public...
Governor Uzodinma Sacks Imo University VC Obasi
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has sacked the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Owerri, Prof Adaobi Obasi. Uzodinma’s Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, in a statement, said the decision to sack Obasi was reached at an Executive Council Meeting chaired by the governor. Nwachuku disclosed that the VC who is an aunt to a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha,...
Nigerian Students Rejoice As NBM Of Africa Takes Back2school Charity To Three States [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
In fulfillment of its desire to support less privileged school children gain access to essential school materials, the Malaysia Chapter of Neo Black Movement, NBM of Africa has put smiles on the faces of Nigerian students as it embarks on the Back2school charity initiative in three states. ABN TV reports that the states are Anambra, Edo, and Delta State. The...
