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ASUU Decries Victimisation of Members in Some Universities

THE University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the victimisation of its members in some public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, its chairperson, at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos, accused the Lagos…

The Politics of Professorial Promotion In Nigerian Universities From The Spectacles of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Text Of A Lecture Presented In Honour of Comrade Barr. Monday Lewis Igbafen on His Elevation to the Rank of A Professor At Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Held this day, 7th September, 2024 At The Igbafen’s Premises, Ekpoma, By Prof…

Kano State Postpones Schools’ Resumption Date

KANO State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment,…

Fuel Price Hike: Edo Govt Suspends School Resumption Till Further Notice

THE Edo State Government has announced an indefinite postponement of resumption of all schools in the state over the hike in fuel price. The government announced this in a memo signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education,…

UNILORIN Approves 2 New Centres to Advance Blue Economy, Gender Studies

The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the establishment of two new Centres — the Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy and the Centre for Gender Studies. The institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, told newsmen…

Professor Sunday Olowo Appointed As New Acting VC, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Professor. Sunday Olowo Samuel has been sworn in as the new acting vice chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, in charge of revitalizing the operations of the university’s system to meet the required standard. Reports gathered that the new acting…

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Legal Luminary, Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Appointed As Board Member Of Ojaja University

THE Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, on Monday, at the Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife. Addressing the gathering largely made of academic and professional scholars as well as traditional rulers, Ooni Ogunwusi described the Ojaja University…

SSANU Calls For Payment of 4 months Withheld Salaries

THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has reiterated the call for the immediate payment of the four months withheld salaries of its members. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of SSANU.  said this in a communique issued on Sunday…

FLASHBACK: The Tongue of An Uncivilized Academic: A Response To AUU Public Relations Publication, The Whining Of A Rabid Dog: Ambrose Alli University’s Response To Professor Fred Esumeh’s ill-Conceived Press Conference

Consequent upon the above subject, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma Chapter is constrained to join issue with Professor Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin, the current Acting Vice Chancellor of AAU, Ekpoma who is the Head…

NELFUND: Kano, Borno, Benue Lead In Student Loan Applications

Data from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that students from Kano, Borno, and Benue states are leading in the number of applicants for the government’s student loan scheme. NELFUND shared the statistics on its official X account, @nelfnigeria, on…