29-Year-Old Moses Maduka Becomes First Nigerian To Excel In Mechatronics, Robotics From Russian University (Photos, Video)
Moses Maduka, a 29-year-old robotic engineer from Ahuwa Oboro, has made history as the first Nigerian to graduate with a degree in Mechatronics and Robotics from a Russian University, ABN TV reports. Maduka, who hails from Ikwuano Local Government, Abia State, achieved this feat at the Russia Research State University, Ural, graduating with first-class honors and an impressive grade point...
JAMB Releases UTME Supplementary Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted between June 21 and 22, 2024. This board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to JAMB, 28,835 applicants who were not able to provide biometric verification during the main...
41-Year-Old Professor Now Acting VC University Of Abuja
The University of Abuja has appointed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the acting Vice-Chancellor of by the institution. Her appointment was announced at the valedictory Senate meeting on the university campus in Abuja on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Professor of International Law was the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, before her appointment. Outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, who is rounding off his tenure in...
Excitement As NELFUND Approves Final Disbursement Of Student Loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of federal government-backed student loan. In a press statement published on its X platform on Thursday, the directive was given following its inaugural board meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Signed by its Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo, the statement said the meeting marked a significant milestone in the organisation’s...
FG/ASUU Meet To Avert Strike In Varsities
On Wednesday, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities held a meeting to avert an industrial action by the union. The parley, which started at about 4:30 p.m. at the Minister of Education’s office in Abuja, ended around 6:40 p.m. The ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, told journalists that the meeting was necessary as the present administration had...
Tinubu Approves N35bn For Take Off Of Student Loan Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved N35 billion for the take-off of the student loan scheme. So far, 70, 000 applications have been approved by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Another 50,000 applications are currently being evaluated and would be approved within 30 days, The Nation reports, citing NELFUND sources. According to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, the funds...
ASUU Accuses Gov. Otti Of Politicizing Salaries, Says Payment Not Up-To-Date
The Abia State University (ABSU) chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the state governor, Dr Alex Otti of politicizing the issue of payment of salaries of its members. This is in response to a a comment by the state government that all ASUU Abia State University (ABSU) staff have received their April and May salaries. The umbrella...
Salary Dispute: ASUU Contradicts Government’s Claims On ABSU Staff Pay
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU) Chapter, has disputed the government's assertion that all staff have received their April and May salaries. In a press release signed by union's chairperson, Dr. Chidi S. Mbah, and secretary, Dr. Victor U. Obisike, ASUU revealed that only a few staff members have been paid, with many experiencing unexplained...
FG Responsible For Strike Action — ASUU/ABU
The ASUU, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria branch, staged a peaceful protest in Zaria owing to FG's neglect and fault for any strike action. The aggrieved lecturers accused the Federal Government of insincerity and neglect, worsening the living and working conditions of academic staff. While speaking at the protest rally organized by the union on Friday, the branch Chairman, Comrade Haruna Mohammed...
Gov. Otti Pledges Support As IMSU Alumni Association Holds Annual Convention In Abia (Photos)
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has promised to partner with the Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA) in ensuring a seamless and successful 7th Annual Convention in Umuahia, the capital of the state. He made this promise while receiving in audience both members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IMSUAA led by Barr Okey Ozumba and Local...
