NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks
By Ndigwe Ifunanya The Federal Government’s plan to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to the national economy has brought about criticisms from student leaders and undergraduates who view the move as an attack on academic freedom. This follows recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who described several disciplines, particularly in the social […]
25% Pay Rise: We haven’t been informed — ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said it has not been informed of any pay rise given lecturers in federal institutions by the federal government.
UNILAG dismisses rumour of, new, additional charges on students
The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has dismissed the rumour making the round that it has slammed additional charges on students.
Amaechina, 16, scores nine A1s in 2023 WASSCE
Miss Amaechina Chimbusonma Nwadiuto of Regina Pacis Girls’ Secondary School, Garki, Abuja may be in contention for the National Merit Award as the overall best candidate in this year’s West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, WASSCE, conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, as she got A1 in all the nine papers she sat for during the examination.
8 states owing WAEC won’t have candidates 2023 WASSCE results
Eight States owing the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, for various services rendered, will not have their candidates’ 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE results, released.
EU awards Masters scholarships to 135 Nigerians
The European Union (EU) has awarded Masters degree scholarship to 135 young Nigerians under the 2023 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme.
