Again, ASUU-FG Meeting Ends In Deadlock
A stakeholders meeting called on Tuesday evening by the Ministry of Labour and Employment failed to persuade the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off the ongoing strike, despite the special appeal made to them by top government officials. ABN TV reports that ASUU had embarked on a one-month warning strike on February 14, 2022, to press...
Parents Rejoice As Hon. Onyejeocha Offsets WAEC Fees For Students In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency
It was a big relief for parents and guardians in Isuikwuato- Umunneochi federal constituency whose wards are registering for the 2022 West African Examination Council WAEC, as Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha representing the constituency has paid the exam fee of all WAEC candidates in public schools in the area. The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives also extended the...
We Need N1trn To Suspend Strike, ASUU Tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has said the ongoing industrial action will continue unless the government makes available the sum of one trillion Naira to the union for the running of the universities. In a tweet on Sunday, the union said, "ASUU to FG: Our Demand is #1trillion before strike will be suspended." https://twitter.com/ASUUNGR/status/1497910119916617734?t=501hCvO8GCwuNUjIsnxX8g&s=19 Meanwhile, the union had earlier accused...
Strike: Government Not Showing Seriousness To Negotiate – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the federal government of showing levity in its ongoing negotiation with the union whose members are currently on a four-week strike. The union therefore said ending the industrial action is dependent on the readiness of the government to take the issue at stake seriously and do the needful. Speaking in a chat...
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...
ASUU Strike To End Soon — FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, would be called off soon, saying it was taken aback by the renewed strike which university teachers embarked on February 14, 2022. Addressing the resumed conciliation meeting with the Union, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, said the government...
Isa Pantami’s Professorship By FUTO Fraud, Should Not Be Recognised — ASUU Report [Doc Attached]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has released the report of its findings on the ‘suspicious’ appointment of Nigeria’s Minister for Digital Economy and Communication, Isa Pantami by the council of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) as a Professor of Cyber Security. In documents sighted by ABN TV on Monday, the report conducted by a six-man committee...
University Of Oxford Commences Teaching Of Igbo Language
One of the leading universities in the world, University of Oxford, UK has commenced the teaching of English language to its students, ABN TV reports. Announcing this on a Facebook post, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha who is the first lecturer to teach Igbo language in the institution expressed gratitude over the development, promising to bring Igbo language and culture to a...
Umunneochi Jubilates As Sen. Kalu’s Educational Materials Go Round Schools In LG (PHOTO)
Umunneochi was agog as the Distribution team of Educational materials attracted by Senator Dr orji uzor Kalu visited various secondary schools in the local government. The pupils, teachers and parents of Evangel comprehensive secondary school ndiawa Isuochi and Mbala high secondary schools were full of Joy to Distinguished senator Uzor kalu for various Educational materials given to them They all prayed...
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest As ASUU Declares Fresh Strike
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Monday condemned the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. NANS President, Asefon Sunday, in a statement, expressed “great disappointment” at the “comprehensive and total” four-week strike declared by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday. Asefon slammed the Federal Government and the ASUU leadership for failure to resolve their issues amicably...
