ASUU Strike: FG Makes U-turn, Withdraws Directive To VCs To Reopen Universities
The Federal Government (FG) on Monday withdrew its earlier directive asking the management of Vice-Chancellors in universities “to ensure that the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resume and commence lectures immediately.” This was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Finance, and Accounts of National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr Sam Onazi, on behalf of...
ASUU Strike: Concerned Parents Plead For Quick Dispute Resolution
As the current face-off between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government takes a new dimension, parents in Osun State have called on the Federal Government to do all within its power to bring a quick end to the imbroglio. Speaking with reporters on Monday in Osogbo, some parents laid the blame on the Federal Government. Timothy...
ASUU Strike: Court Strikes Out NANS’ Suit Against ASUU, FG
The National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out a suit filed by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to compel the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Federal Government to call off the ongoing strike action. Justice Polycarp Hamman closed further proceedings in the matter following the withdrawal of the suit by the...
Abia Indigene Who Benefitted From Fmr Gov. Orji Kalu’s Free Education Bags PhD, Praises Senator
An indigene of Abia State from the Northern Senatorial District, Darlington Onyinyechukwu Ogah is full of thanks to the former governor of the state, Orji Uzor Kalu for the free education programme he introduced during his tenure. Ogah who now holds a Doctorate Degree said the scheme prepared him for greatness in life, especially at a time his police dad...
Nigeria Experiencing Internal Colonialism – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that Nigeria is currently experiencing internal colonialism. The union made this disclosure on Sunday. ASUU has been on strike since February this year. The union noted that there is nothing to roll out the drums over in Nigeria as the country marks 62nd Independence Anniversary yesterday. ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan, Professor Ayoola Akinwole,...
Teachers’ Day: Dan Okeke Salutes Teachers, Calls For More Investment In Education
The APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, High Chief Dan Okeke has felicitated with teachers globally, particularly in Nigeria, extolling their contributions in building the society. He noted that education is a fundamental obligation of everyone which requires the support of the Government, parents, teachers, students, and all stakeholders in the state. In a statement on Wednesday, the...
Rep. Kalu Salutes Teachers On ITD, Applauds Their Sacrifices, Selflessness
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has extended his best wishes to teachers of Bende, Nigeria, and across the globe in celebration of World Teachers Day, today, October 5, 2022. In an appreciation message by the Spokesperson, he highlighted that the teaching profession is a fundamental one to the growth of society and this...
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...
UNN Academics Hails Gov. Ugwuanyi’s Giant Strides In Education Sector
The leadership of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Wednesday visited Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State at the Government House, Enugu, to appreciate him for his administration’s giant strides in the education sector in spite of the State’s lean resources and the economic, security and public health challenges bedeviling the country. Led by...
Appeal Court Orders ASUU To Resume Academic Activities
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has ordered members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resume work with immediate effect. The appellate court gave the order in a ruling on an application by the ASUU seeking permission for it to appeal against the order of the National Industrial Court which asked the striking lecturers to resume duty. The Court...
