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.
Reps extend teachers retirement age
By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja House of Representatives has given nod to a bill seeking to extend the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years. The legislative approval was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House leader, Hon. Ado Doguwa and Hon. Adekoya Abdul Majid, at the […]
Get ready for possible hike in school fees, ABSU VC hints students
By Steve Oko The Vice Chancellor, Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Professor Onyemachi Ogbolu, has hinted of possible upward review of school fees in the institution to reflect the current economic realities. Professor Ogbolu who gave the hint at a pre-convocation press briefing said that the current fees were no longer sustainable as the cost […]
BREAKING : Maritime varsity not shutdown ― Registrar
The management of Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, has dismissed as fake news, report by some media houses that the school has been shutdown
JAMB defends remittance of operating surplus
JAMB has vowed to continue its practice of remitting its operating surpluses to government, saying that the remittances were in line with global best practice
Academic Allowances: Two weeks after, govt yet to pay controversial N22.1bn allowance
Two weeks after the federal government promised to pay N22.1 billon Earned Academic Allowances to workers in federal universities, the pledge has not been fulfilled, investigation by the Vanguard has revealed.
Obasanjo, Sultan, others converge for Secondary education in Abuja
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the Sultan of Sokoto His Eminence Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, will on Monday 8th November, converge in Abuja for issues concerning Secondary Education in Nigeria. The event, according to a statement released to newsmen by the organiser Friday in Abuja, said the conference will also attract academics, politicians and […]
UNICAL removes HOD over alleged extortion of students
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Management of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Friday announced the removal of the Head of Department of Computer Science, Professor Obeten Ekabua, over a report of alleged extortion and collection of unauthorized charges from students. In a document obtained by Vanguard and signed by the Registrar of the institution, […]
ASUU gives FG 48hrs to rescue victims of UNIABUJA kidnap
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has given the Federal Government a 48-hour ultimatum to rescue victims kidnapped from the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, early Monday morning.
JUST IN: No credible information that anybody released ― UNIABUJA
By Joseph Erunke The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has said so far, it has no credible information that any of its staff abducted on Tuesday by bandits had been rescued. The university’s position came against the backdrop of social media report that the victims including two professors, a deputy registrar and three children, had been […]
NUC approves 17 programmes for new Ebonyi university
Professor Jesse Uneke, Vice-Chancellor, King David University of Medical Science, Uburu, on Wednesday said the National University Commission (NUC) had approved 17 programmes to kick start academic activities in the institution. Uneke, who disclosed this in press conference in Uburu added that the school was targeting about 1, 500 students for a start and listed […]
JAMB remits N3.51bn as 2021 operating surplus
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has remitted N3.51 billion to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating surplus. The board disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Wednesday. READ ALSO: JAMB stops varsities,others from directly admitting candidates on distance learning, part-time, other […]
U.S. Consulate Supports STEM Workshops for 500 Students in Lagos
The United State Consulate has supported more than 500 high school students from underserved communities of Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos Education District 1 in a series of STEM workshops held between October 12 and 28. 2021
Is my degree accredited? What you need to know before enrolment
Graduating with an accredited degree is highly respected and valued by employers who seek to recruit qualified candidates with the right skills and capabilities. If you are planning to join a university to study for a degree, most probably, you’ll encounter thousands of options that will make you question everything. Your primary inquiry should be […]
ASUU, SSANU in war of words over N22.1bn allowance
…Stop attaching yourself to us — ASUU …ASUU is greedy — SSANU By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, are now at each other’s throats over how to disburse the N22.1 billion Earned Allowances promised university workers by the federal government. ASUU is […]
House Of Reps Committee commends Gombe on Basic Education
By Ben Ngwakwe – Gombe The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has applauded the unprecedented achievements recorded in basic education sector in Gombe State, attributing the feat to the clear vision and mission of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as well as his commitment to service of his people. In the press release by […]
