Category: Education
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Hunger Protest: Nigerian varsity grants lecture free period
The Abia State University on Wednesday granted a one-week lecture-free period to ensure the safety of its staff and students. The university’s Registrar, Acho Elendu in a directive which was contained in a statement said “the Senate of Abia State University has approved the lecture-free week, effective immediately from July 31, 2024”. The management noted that…
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NELFund disburses over N1.1bn loans to 20,000 students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed a total of N1.17 billion to 20,000 students in five of the public tertiary institutions that applied for the loan.
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Federal varsity Katsina loses Registrar
The Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), in Katsina State, has announced the death of its Registrar, Prof. Iliyasu Falalu-Rafindadi, after a protracted illness.
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BREAKING: ASUP shelves planned nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has shelved its planned industrial action, Mr Simji Lumpye, the Zone B Coordinator of the union, has said.
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NUC grants NINLAN approval to award degrees
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, the approval to award degrees in affiliation with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with effect from 2024/25 academic session. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Executive Director of the Institute, Prof. Obiajulu Emejulu, during a press briefing on Monday made this…
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Why we suspended planned strike – ASUP
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) suspended its planned industrial action following the Federal Government’s intervention regarding a contentious new scheme of service, an official said.
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Aviation University permanent site will be ready in 2025 – Keyamo
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the permanent site of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) project in Abuja will be completed within 48 weeks.
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No cult-related clashes at our university – UNILORIN
Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Monday dismissed rumours of a clash involving cult groups in the institution.
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Davido’s father promises automatic employment for first-class engineering graduates
Adedeji Adeleke, the founder of Adeleke University and father of music star, Davido, has promised automatic employment to first-class engineering graduates from the institution. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Nigerian billionaire made this announcement during the university’s 10th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate convocation ceremony. Adeleke, who is also the chairman of Pacific Energy Company, said…
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UniAbuja ASUU suspends 82-day strike
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has announced the suspension of its 82-day strike with immediate effect. Chairperson of ASUU, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, announced the suspension of the strike at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, short after the congress held by the union.