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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

AkureNews8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…

ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

AkureNews8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

ASUU Bauchi Chapter Embarks on Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

AkureNews8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike to demand improved working conditions and better commitment from the university’s administration. Addressing journalists after an emergency congress at the university’s Yuli Campus in Bauchi, ASUU Chairman, Comrade Awwal Hussain Nuhu, disclosed that the union had…

NANS calls for student loan increase to N40,000 amid fuel price hike

AkureNews11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is advocating for a significant boost in student loans from N20,000 to N40,000 in response to the recent increase in fuel prices. This call was made by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Akinteye highlighted that the proposed adjustment is crucial…

Prospective NYSC Corps Members Stranded After Rejection in Orientation Camps

AkureNews11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Several prospective corps members mobilized for the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2024 Batch B stream, who were later reassigned to Batch C, are reportedly stranded after being denied registration at orientation camps. One of the affected individuals reported that approximately 40 graduates faced this issue at the Lagos orientation camp. Speaking to the…

Over 22,500 Nigerians Caught Using Fake Certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, Says Education Minister

AkureNews11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

The Nigerian government has revealed that over 22,500 of its citizens are currently using fake certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during a press conference marking his first year in office. According to Prof. Mamman, more than…

Use of Phones lamented, as 73% candidates pass 2024 WASSCE

AkureNews12 months ago03 mins

….215,267 results withheld for malpractices. The West Africa Examination Council has said 73.79 per cent of total candidates obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five subjects with or without English Language and or Mathematics. Speaking on Monday while announcing the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, the…

JAMB gives schools ultimatum to disclose illegal admissions

AkureNews12 months ago07 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has given all tertiary institutions in the country one month to disclose all admissions conducted outside its Central Admissions Processing System before 2017. The Public Communication Advisor for JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja, on behalf of the board’s registrar, Prof Ishaq…