The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said if necessmeasures are not put in place, the Yoruba language may go into extinction soon. The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said if necessary, measures are not put in place, the Yoruba language may go into extinction soon. In a communique issued at the end of its caucus…
There is no respite in sight for university workers under the umbrella of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, who are agitating for the release of their withheld salaries resulting from last year’s industrial action. According to the reports the union last week lost its suit against the federal government over the salaries withheld for…
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has promised to work toward ending recurring strikes in Nigerian universities. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman of the committee said this known at a meeting with the Executive Secretary of National University Commission (NUC) and Vice-Chancellors of federal Universities in Abuja on Tuesday. “This kind of meeting…
The University of Ilorin has said its male members of staff will now enjoy paternity leave. This was made known by the university’s Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla, on Monday, while addressing newsmen. He noted that the development followed the just amended Conditions of Service of the varsity as part of the ways to improve the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, has harped on the need for old students of various schools to give back to their alma mater, saying that this will ensure development of the schools. The commissioner stated this during the commissioning of the Administrative building donated by Mr….
The Jigawa State Government has budgeted $65,000 for the transfer of 10 students under its sponsorship from the International University of Africa, Khartoum, Sudan, to the Integral University, India, due to the conflict in Sudan. This was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa, in…
President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment towards ensuring that no student drops out of tertiary institution over inability to pay fees. Tinubu said his administration would ensure educational institutions get the necessary resources to carry out their responsibilities. He spoke during the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The University Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association, UIMGA, is organizing a homecoming programme to celebrate its members this Sunday, November 19, 2023. The National Secretary, Babatunde Lawal, said that the association would honour some distinguished members at the event holding by 10am at the University of Ibadan Mosque Hall. Lawal said in a…
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, today, said it would conduct computer-based WASSCE for Private candidates. WAEC, in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department and signed by Moyosola F. Adesina, the Ag. Head Public Affairs WAEC, Yaba, Lagos, also said that the registration for the examination will commence on Monday, December 18, 2023….
By: Babatunde Tiamiyu The need for government at all level to explore the renewable energy sector to create stable power supply for enhanced economic stability has again been re-emphasised. A green and renewable energy expert, Dr Olaoluwa Adegoke, reiterated this at a ceremony celebrating his Award of honorary doctorate degree, PHD in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa)…