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TETFund spends over N23bn on research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) stated on Monday that it has already spent more than N23 billion on research across the country. Dr Hadiza Ismail, Assistant Director of Research and Development (R&D) of TETFund, revealed this at a validation workshop in Abuja titled

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NUC calls for continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The National Universities Commission has urged for joint efforts to initiate continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian universities. Chris Maiyaki, interim executive secretary of the NUC, stated this at the British Council Workshop on Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian Universities, held on Monday at the Continental Hotel. He emphasised the

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Nigerian educational institutions attracted 709 foreign students in six years – Report

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

Between 2017 and 2023 academic years, 709 international students were admitted to Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other higher education institutions, despite ongoing industrial action, poor infrastructure, and deplorable learning conditions, according to data obtained from the Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday in Abuja. This is as more Nigerian students

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Withheld salaries: SSANU threatens ‘drastic action’ following seven-day strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2024

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has called off its seven-day warning strike over withheld salaries, vowing “drastic action” against the government. Mohammed Ibrahim, president of the association, made the announcement at a virtual stakeholders forum hosted by the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) in Lagos on Sunday. Ibeji

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SSANU, NASU end warning strike, announce resumption date

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 24, 2024

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have called off their seven-day warning strike. The two unions went on strike to press their demands for the release of their withheld four-month salaries. They said that it was not justifiable for the Federal Government to fund the Academic Staff […]

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FUTMinna pro-chancellor urges FG to adequately fund public varsities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2024

Prof. Olu Obafemi, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has urged the federal government to appropriately fund the country’s public universities. Mr Obafemi, a well-known poet, made the plea during a public lecture hosted by the University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities […]

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Professor dies few weeks to assumption of work as university VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 22, 2024

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has mourned the death of the immediate-past Director of Management Information Systems (DMIS) at the University, Prof. Muhtari Alhassan. It was gathered that Prof. Alhassan was on leave of absence after which he was supposed to pick up a VCship appointment elsewhere before his untimely passing. NOUN Vice […]

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3 Abia medical students die in horrific accident, others battling for life

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 22, 2024

Three Abia State University Uturu Medicine and Surgery students were reportedly killed in a horrific accident on the Okigwe axis of the Enugu-Umuahia Motorway. The accident occurred on Thursday, while six students were returning to Aba following the school’s medical student induction. The driver of the vehicle in which the students were driving reportedly lost […]

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3 students feared dead in Nasarawa State University rice stampede

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 22, 2024

Three Nasarawa State University students were confirmed dead on Friday in a stampede after looting rice distributed by the state government. The event occurred in the convocation square, where the rice bags were kept awaiting Governor Abdullahi Sule’s arrival to begin distribution. According to a student witness, Moses Ajah, the mob of students waiting to […]

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ASUU criticises Plateau government for removing PLASU VC and dissolving the governing council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 22, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Plateau State University Chapter has criticised the Plateau State Government for dissolving the university’s governing council and removing the vice chancellor, Professor Malau Bernard Matur, without following the university’s existing laws. The Union, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Monday Hassan

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SSANU meeting with FG ends at an impasse; strike continues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2024

The meeting between the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU) and the Federal Government concluded in an impasse, with SSANU requesting that strict action continue. On Wednesday, National President (SSANU) Muhammed Ibrahim announced that the strike would continue tomorrow. Recall that SSANU and NASU began on a seven-day nationwide strike on Monday to

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CAN files lawsuits against universities in Katsina state for violating religious freedom

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2024

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Katsina State branch, sponsored by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International, has filed a lawsuit against two colleges in Katsina State to dispute what they see as an infringement of their religious freedoms. The lawsuit claims that these institutions have unfairly barred Christian groups from holding fellowship meetings

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FG to construct student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 20, 2024

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish student hostels in 36 academic schools across Nigeria, with a promise to build more after the initial set is ready. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made the announcement during a meeting with the new leadership of the National Association of Nigerian […]

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SSANU and NASU strike won’t affect UNICAL’s 36th convocation, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 19, 2024

Prof Florence Banku Obi, Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar, has guaranteed that the nationwide strike by members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) will not affect the institution’s 36th convocation. The VC noted that at its 36th convocation, around 8,415 students will graduate,

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NANS suggests five years after NYSC for student loan repayment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 19, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students has stated that it is unrealistic to expect recipients of the Federal Government loan scheme to begin payback two years after completing the National Youth Service Corps. It argued that less than 10% of graduates are incorporated into the employment market within two years after completing NYSC. It therefore […]

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Unilorin’s Joint Action Committee Begins Warning Strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 19, 2024

In an effort to pressure the federal government to pay the four months’ worth of salaries that its members in the Federal Universities and Inter Universities Centres have had withheld, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), both at […]

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University funding: Olu Obafemi speaks in UNIJOS, as ASUU holds Heroes’ Day

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2024

Prof. Olu Obafemi, a renowned poet, playwright, author, and Professor of English and Dramatic Literature, has been chosen as a guest speaker at the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)’s public lecture/heroes’ day at the University of Jos. Obafemi will speak at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Unity Hall, ASUU Secretariat in […]

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UK universities to reduce courses, staff due to reduction in Nigerian, foreign student enrollment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 17, 2024

Universities in the United Kingdom are considering reducing courses due to a decrease in international student enrollment, which is beginning to have an impact on certain institutions’ budget. On Saturday, The Times reported that university executives warned that the loss of one-third of foreign students has threatened to force institutions into loss, requiring them

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Governor Bala reaffirms commitment to improving the educational sector

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 16, 2024

Bauchi State Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the educational system. Given the importance of education, the governor emphasised that it will be accomplished through partnership with different stakeholders from both within and outside of the country. He made these remarks while attending the matriculation

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Check out the six most expensive universities in the world

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 16, 2024

The pursuit of higher education often comes with a hefty price tag, especially at some of the most prestigious universities globally. These institutions, known for their academic excellence and notable alumni, command top dollar for tuition fees. From the historic halls of Harvey Mudd College to the cutting-edge innovations at University of Cambridg, the world’s […]