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FUOYE workers demand VC’s removal after petition row
By Boye Oyeyemi – Workers of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, under the umbrella of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), on Monday staged a peaceful protest demanding the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The workers accused the VC of victimising staff and ordering the arrest of union leaders, including a nursing mother, who were…
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Zero tolerance for misconduct: Lagos TG/PS charges staff on integrity, professionalism
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mr. Sanni Layemo has charged every member of education staff to desist from all forms of illegality or unwholesome behaviour that could sabotage the academia collective progress. Layemo gave this command while addressing staff of Zumratul Islamiyya Junior and Senior Grammar Schools, as well as Shams-El-Deen Junior and Senior…
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NLC threatens indefinite strike in solidarity with ASUU, gives FG 4 weeks to act
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given a four weeks ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or risk a shutdown by the labour unions. NLC through its President Joe Ajaero gave the ultimatum on Monday in Abuja following a meeting of the union and leaders of tertiary institutions’ based…
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Rufus Giwa Polytechnic back on track after years of neglect — Rector
By Boye Oyeyemi – After years of inactivity and declining morale, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has begun what its management described as a “total revival”, following sweeping reforms and funding support from the Ondo State Government. The Acting Rector, Mr Olorunwa Adegun, who spoke during a press conference to announce the institution’s 12th–23rd combined convocation, said the polytechnic had regained…
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316 graduate with First Class as UNILORIN convocates 11,886 graduands
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – A total of 11,886 students will graduate from the University of Ilorin during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, with 316 of them earning First-Class honours. The event marks a major milestone in the institution’s 50 years of academic excellence and national impact. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday,…
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FG clarifies O-Level admission policy, says English, Mathematics remain compulsory
By Raphael Innocent – The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all students at the O-Level examinations, despite recent adjustments to tertiary admission guidelines. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry stated that “the new policy does not exempt…
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Sustainable investment in education only path to end varsity strikes, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said sustainable investment in education remained the only path to ending strikes and raising the global ranking of Nigerian universities. The Union tasked the Federal Government to improve funding for public universities. ASUU made the call on Friday when it appeared before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the…
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Okpebholo vows to revive AAU, unveils major education overhaul
…reintroduces Edo languages into school curriculum By Folashade Olorunfemi The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has declared his determination to revive Ambrose Alli University (AAU), with substantial progress already underway to return the institution to its former glory. The Governor made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House…
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Adebule seeks quick passage of Lagos Innovation bill
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Senator representing Lagos-West District in the Senate, Sen. Idiat Adebule has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Lagos Innovation Bill, which would enhance Innovation and research activities in the State. Adebule made this call in her keynote address at the 7th Lagos State University Research and Innovation Fair…
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FG dismisses report claiming JAMB no longer required for university admissions
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports circulating in some newspapers and online platforms alleging that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, described the report as false and misleading,…
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