Strike: NANS Urges FG And ASUU To Negotiate
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it supports the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its negotiations with Federal Government regarding the ongoing strike. NANS President Danielson Akpan told The Nation that ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike not only because of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) issue but because the government had...
NUC Defends Sen. Nwoye, Says Appeal For Admission Of Constituents Not Wrong
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has defended the senator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Tony Nwoye, for appealing to the University of Abuja to give admission to five members of his zone in the state. Recall that social media was abuzz weekend with criticisms of the senator’s action, especially as candidates with very high scores in the Joint Admission and...
Governor Otti Appoints Additional Members To ABSU Governing Council
In a bid to strengthen the leadership and management of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of seven distinguished individuals as additional members of the university's Governing Council. The newly appointed members are: Elelenta Nwabuisi Elele, PhD Stanley Onyekachi Okonta Idris Korform Wabara Rt. Rev. Nkechi Udunma Nwosu, PhD ...
Abia Schools Quiz: Mayfair Academy Umuahia Grabs N1m To Emerge Overall Winner (Photos, Video)
The highly contested Abia State Schools Quiz Competition has finally come to an end with Mayfair Academy, Umuahia grabbing the coveted grand prize of one million Naira as the overall winner. The just concluded competition also had Ovom Girls' High School Aba emerge the first runner-up with a five hundred thousand Naira prize while the...
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...
Bill Seeking Establishment Of Fed University Of Medical And Health Sciences In Bende Sponsored By Rep. Ben Kalu Passes Second Reading
The people of Item in Bende local government area of Abia will soon become a host community to a federal university as the Bill seeking the establishment of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende sponsored by the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has passed second reading. The Bill which was first read on the...
How To Check 2022 WAEC Results
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC on Monday released the results of school candidates, who sat the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). Speaking at a briefing on Monday, WAEC’s Head of National Office, Patric...
UCY Model School Ohafia Set To Honour Outstanding Students With Award
A leading private school in Ohafia, Abia State, UCY Model School has concluded arrangements to honour some of its students who have shown outstanding performance in their academics in an effort to encourage others. The special award ceremony slated to take place on July 14 will have students in the categories of gold, silver, and bronze recognised with awards of...
JAMB Approves Cut-Off Marks For Universities, Polytechnics
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, approved cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics in the country. The decision was taken after a heated session comprising officials from JAMB, the Ministry of Education, the National ...
Education Important For Security Of Nigeria’s Future, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday Nigeria’s future relied heavily on education, noting that no society could grow beyond its educational attainments. The President said it was in consideration of such development that his government was determined to return teachers, teaching and the teaching profession to their rightful places. Buhari, who spoke at the commemoration of the 2022 World Teachers’ Day in...
