Education

*TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000* The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr. Amos Dangut as its new Head of National Office (HNO). Until his appointment as council’s head, Dangut was the Deputy Registrar, HNO’s office. His appointment came on the heels of the expiration …

*TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000* The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its strike if the Federal Government does not pay outstanding promotion arrears owed its members and address the issue of employment racketeering perpetrated through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information …

*TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000* The Anambra State Government has taken action concerning the 19-year-old candidate, Ejikeme Mmesoma, who was embroiled in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) controversy. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Theresa Chuma-Udeh, announced that Mmesoma has been transferred to …

*TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000* The Federal Government has announced an increase in school fees for Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), commonly known as Federal Unity Colleges, from ₦45,000 to ₦100,000. The directive came from the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department of the …

TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000 In response to the recent discovery of UTME result forgery, Governor Charles Soludo has taken a compassionate step by ordering a counselling session for Mmesoma, the individual involved in the incident. This decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying issues …

In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Mmesoma’s UTME result, renowned education advocate, Oby Ezekwesili, has voiced her support for the sanctions imposed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) against the student. Ezekwesili, known for her unwavering commitment to academic integrity, commended JAMB’s firm stance in dealing …

  A Former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Adedibu Ojerinde, is praying the Federal High Court Abuja to order his release from detention. Ojerinde is facing trial for allegedly diverting public funds amounting to about 5 billion naira. At the day’s proceedings, his counsel, Mr. Eteya …

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja Division has adjourned hearing to May 11 on the application brought by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), asking for the transfer of the suit it instituted against the Federal Government to the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centre of the court. …

The Federal Government says the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has indicated interest to discontinue its case against the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; and the Registrar of Trade Unions (RTU). This is according to a statement Tuesday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of …

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi, has said it would henceforth rusticate any students who violates the university code of conduct and dress code as contained in the revised student’s handbook. The revised rules are contained in an internal memo signed by the dean of Students Affairs of the university, …