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 […]
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, issued the order during a meeting with heads of institutions, expressing concern that several schools have failed to effectively use funds meant for infrastructure development. He said unutilised allocations would be verified and possibly redirected to priority projects, warning that institutions would no longer be allowed to carry over unused […]
ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, stated this while speaking on a national Television, insisting that the government has been slow in responding to their demands, despite ongoing negotiations. He recalled that the union had given the government three weeks to address its grievances after a previous meeting in Sokoto, but received no communication during that period. […]
Enforces “No Payment No Exams” Policy, 5,000 Students Affected The Registrar of the institution, Ademola Bobola in a memo announced the strict enforcement of its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, insisting that repeated reminders to defaulters had been ignored. Bobola also said the university management has received the list of students who […]