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The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, on Wednesday, the students’ body expressed concern over the growing tension between …

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to higher education. The development followed the approval of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, according to a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press …

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to repositioning the country’s education system to meet the demands of the digital economy and align with global best practices. He gave this assurance in Lagos during the official launch of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of the distribution of interactive smartboards at Queen’s College, …

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following positive steps taken by the Federal Government to address the union’s demands. The suspension was announced on Sunday by ASUP President Shammah Kpanja in a statement in Abuja. ASUP had earlier threatened to embark on an industrial action following a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Federal …

…blames govt’s neglect The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as the “gradual collapse” of Nigeria’s public universities, revealing that no fewer than 309 professors have left the country’s university system since the union’s last strike. The disclosure was made during a town hall meeting organised by the ASUU Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) …

ASUU said nothing significant has happened to change its position on strike since the ultimatum was issued.  The Nigerian government has threatened to implement a ‘No work, No Pay’ policy as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) directs its members to begin a two-week strike on Monday. ASUU declared the warning strike on Sunday, following the expiration of the two-week ultimatum …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application exercise. It also announced the reopening of the portal for 48 hours to allow institutions yet to comply to do so. The Guardian reports that institutions are required to upload their students’ information …

” thank you for your service, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to excellence in our dear State.” By IVY ADODO The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku has commended teachers as they mark World Teachers’ Day. In his message to our beloved teachers, he described the day as “special occasion to honour the tireless …

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Prof. Eunice Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday night in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. Ikhilor said the appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed the recommendation of three candidates …