The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Kayode Laguda has called for the abolition of the lingering HND/Bsc dichotomy to address the injustice in the academic system. Laguda made the call on Saturday in Abuja as a keynote speaker at the maiden Bi-annual Lecture Series/Awards, organised by the Federal Polytechnics Oko, Alumni…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akure Zone, has accused the Federal Government of misrepresenting the status of negotiations with the union, adding that newly established universities are mere “crises centres.” Addressing journalists on the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, the ASUU Akure Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Adeola Egbedokun, said that despite…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akure Zone, has accused the Federal Government of misrepresenting the status of negotiations with the union, adding that newly established universities are mere “crises centres.” Addressing journalists on the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, the ASUU Akure Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Adeola Egbedokun, said that despite…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu It was a homecoming event for Wesley College Old students’ Association as they rounded off the 120 years anniversary of their Alma Mata with fun and awards of recognition. The event which coincided with change of leadership baton in the association also featured presentation of awards to distinguished members for their immense…
The National Youth Service Corps says it has commenced the physical verification of credentials and travel documents for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates who registered for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Service Year.The agency noted that it will hold from Monday, November 10 (today) to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, across designated centers nationwide.According to a statement titled “Notification…
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Chris Piwuna, has said the Federal Government does not prioritize education because its officials do not consider the sector’s problems as national concerns requiring collective responsibility. Prof Piwuna, who spoke during The Toyin Falola Interviews on Sunday, in a virtual conversation titled “A Conversation with…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee, Kano Axis, has called on the Kano State Governor, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, and heads of tertiary institutions to adopt compassionate and reform-based academic policies that prioritize education over expulsion.The appeal came during the launch of a new advocacy campaign titled…
By Yetunde Oke All is set for the 120th anniversary of Wesley College, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The weeklong event which kicks off on Monday, 3rd of November, will commence with a Novelty March between various categories of old students of the college at the school’s football pitch, at 4 o’clock in the…
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo….
The Federal Government has disbursed N2.31 billion to federal universities to clear outstanding arrears owed to academic and non-academic staff. In a statement on Thursday by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the funds were processed through the Office of the Accountant-General…