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NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks

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 […]
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SS3 student emerges best MCP, VSAT installation exams

SS3 student emerges best MCP, VSAT installation exams

Before now, I had wanted to study in the UK, but when I observed the lives of some people who had their education overseas and discovered that some of them could not fit into our system when they returned, I told myself I want to study in Nigeria, because I want to be able to fit into the system.

Education sector in disarray

Education sector in disarray

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) have vowed to continue with their indefinite nationwide industrial action which enters the nineth day today until their major demand of immediate implementation of the staff Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) 15 is granted by the Federal Government.

Niger govt urges proper fund utilization at IBB Varsity

Niger govt urges proper fund utilization at IBB Varsity

However, Sarki absolved the management team of any fraudulent practice, saying “what we have established so far is that rather than underfunding, the university is being overfunded and that there is foot-dragging on the take off of various projects at the main campus and the four centres,” explaining further that the administration of Dr. Aliyu has no plans to close down the university, relocate it or starve it of funds but rather, it has taken steps, towards making it more functional and one of the most vibrant in the country.