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ASUU advocates free education from primary to tertiary level

ASUU advocates free education from primary to tertiary level

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has advocated that education should be a public good that should not be meant for sale, adding that it should be free and be made compulsory at all stages from primary level to adult education

VC advises varsities against indiscriminate award of first-class degree

VC advises varsities against indiscriminate award of first-class degree

The Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ganiyu Olatunde, has advised universities in the country against the indiscriminate award of first-class degrees to their students, saying a situation where some universities would have a significant number of their graduating students bagging such is becoming worrisome.

Hanifa Abubakar: When kids are entrusted in criminals’ care

Hanifa Abubakar: When kids are entrusted in criminals’ care

By Adesina Wahab THE nation was jolted last week with the news of the murder of the kidnapped five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar by Abdulmalik Tanko, 37, the owner of the school where the innocent girl was enrolled by her parents for primary school education. Though he named his school Noble Kids Academy, there was nothing noble […]

Nwobodo calls for more investments in Education

Nwobodo calls for more investments in Education

Elder Statesman, Senator Jim Nwobodo has asked investors to channel much of their resources in enhancing education, to ensure that more youths are trained for the proper development of the country.

JAMB begins 2022 UTME, DE registration on Feb 12

JAMB begins 2022 UTME, DE registration on Feb 12

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that registration for its 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME and Direct Entry begins on February 12, 2022.

Osun govt recalls 5 suspended varsity workers

Osun govt recalls 5 suspended varsity workers

Succour may soon come on the way of the suspended staff of Osun State University as the State government has promised to resolve the contentious issues with the affected workers

Parents groan as school owners charge spurious fees

Parents groan as school owners charge spurious fees

As primary and secondary schools across the country are resuming for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic session, parents and guardians of students in private schools are now at the mercy of school owners who expect them to clear bills for many spurious items, including development and entrepreneurship levies, without materials or tools for practical’s.

“I wish my father saw me emerging best graduating student”

“I wish my father saw me emerging best graduating student”

By Adesina Wahab He was the cynosure of all eyes during the recent graduation ceremony of the Kaduna State University, KASU, where he won a lot of prizes, but he had one big regret on that day, as he wished his father was alive to witness and savour the joy of the day with him. […]

ASUU-AKSU threatens resumption of strike over government’s failure to honour agreement

ASUU-AKSU threatens resumption of strike over government’s failure to honour agreement

By Chioma Onuegbu The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akwa Ibom State University chapter, ASUU-AKSU, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin local government area, has threatened to resume its suspended strike over government’s failure to honour part of its agreement as it relates to payment of November salary with the backlog of outstanding arrears. The Vice-Chancellor of […]