Graduation parties or extortion by other means
In the days of yore, the academic session was brought to a close with Prize Giving Day, during which pupils and students would also present drama sketches and playlets, principally to teach morals. Such events were held at no cost to parents and guardians; rather, some pupils and students who excelled would go home with prizes.
NYSC 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II: What you need to know
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course, set to commence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Protest: How higher institutions kept their students out of action
The management of the Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, directed that teaching would be totally virtual for a week
Yabatech Governing Council calls for cooperation, unity from stakeholders
The newly-constituted Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, under the leadership of Prof. Isolaowa Afolabi, has called for cooperation, unity and shared visions from all stakeholders of the institution.
University researchers shed light on Sungbo-Eredo Archeological Monument
Researchers from universities in Nigeria and the United States for two days converged on Augustine University, Ilara-Epe for a workshop
Rumpus at FEDPOLY Ede over expulsion of students
…NAPS demands Rector’s sack, gives ultimatum By Adesina Wahab Following the expulsion of some students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, the leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, has called for the removal of the Rector, Dr Sani Man Yahaya.The student body gave the Governing Council of the institution seven days […]
Protest: LASU resumes activities
The management of the Lagos State University LASU, Ojo, has asked staff and students of the institution to resume academic and other activities as from Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
We won’t give admission to candidates below 16 years, JAMB insists
Again,the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB,has said it would not offer admission to candidates below the age of 16 years in its 2024/2025 admission session.
Protests: SSANU, NASU suspend indefinite strike over 4-months withheld salaries
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU have suspended their planned indefinite strike as a result of the ongoing nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance.
Governments cannot run universities alone – UNN VC
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Professor Romanus Ezeokonkwo, on Tuesday, stated that governments need the support of alumni associations, faculties and individuals to effectively run the universities
FG to pay SSANU, NASU 2 months of withheld salaries
INDICATIONS emerged on Tuesday that the Federal Government will soon commence payment of two months out of the four months withheld salaries for the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU.
