In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, ASUU’s National President, Chris Piwuna, confirmed the decision, stating that it followed a marathon meeting of the union’s National Executive Council NEC that concluded around 4:00 AM on Wednesday. Piwuna explained that the strike, which began on October 13, was initially prompted by the government’s failure […]
This was disclosed in a statement released by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The agency said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. NELFUND urged fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number. It appealed […]
Speaking before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the National Assembly, ASUU warned that without consistent and adequate funding, the challenges facing higher education in the country would persist. The ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, who spoke on behalf of the union, stated that the ongoing two-week warning strike resulted from longstanding issues. […]
For years, admission seekers in arts and humanities, like their contemporaries in sciences and social sciences, have been mandated to have five credits, including mathematics and English language, to secure admission into higher institutions. “The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove barriers while maintaining academic standards. “The […]
A circular signed by Education Minister Tunji Alausa directed university heads to conduct a physical headcount of academic staff and submit detailed reports distinguishing those working from those participating in the strike. Salaries of striking lecturers are to be withheld. The directive, also sent to key government officials and agencies, stated that the government will […]
The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the sack in a statement, without giving reasons for the dismissal. Erewele was described as “an accomplished educationist and administrator” with more than two decades of experience in Nigeria’s education sector. “Dr Erewcle has served in various leadership capacities, including as a lecturer, education consultant, and […]
The National President of the union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this at a press briefing at the University of Abuja. The renewed standoff between ASUU and the government comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at averting another round of industrial unrest in public universities. Recall that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed in Abuja that […]
ASUU had directed its branches nationwide to prepare for the industrial action, citing the government’s failure to address longstanding demands affecting university lecturers. The development comes amid ongoing negotiations between the union and the Ministry of Education. Last Wednesday, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa said the government had reached the final phase of discussions […]
Speaking at an event in Ibadan, the State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Segun Olayiwola, said the State Executive Council carefully debated the issue over several meetings but concluded that the extension would block job openings for new entrants into the public service. “If we allow it to be raised to 65, those who […]
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Fund said the portal would be accessible for a limited period, urging institutions to take full advantage of the opportunity. The verification is part of the ongoing 2024/2025 student loan application process. NELFUND warned that failure to complete the exercise within the window will lead to disqualification from […]