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Nigeria’s University Lecturers Warn Of Looming Strike As ASUU Accuses Government Of Failing To Honour Commitments

Kingsley Chukwu3 hours ago04 mins

University lecturers in Nigeria have warned that the country may face another wave of industrial action unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing disputes affecting public higher education. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, issued the warning at a press conference in the capital on Monday. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi—represented…

Nigerian University Staff Warn Of Strike Amid Lingering Funding And Welfare Concerns

Kingsley Chukwu5 hours ago5 hours ago02 mins

The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that Nigeria could face another nationwide university strike if the Federal Government fails to address unresolved issues affecting public higher education. Speaking in Kano on Monday, Dr Abdulkadir Muhammad, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, said the union was frustrated that negotiations had stalled…

Nigeria Seeks Partnership With University Unions On Sector Reforms, Says Tinubu

Kingsley Chukwu8 hours ago04 mins

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s higher education unions to join hands with the government in building a sustainable model for funding the sector, one that balances domestic priorities with international standards. The president delivered the message through the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, at the University of Ibadan’s…

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Names Prof Ugochukwu Anyaehie As Vice-Chancellor

Kingsley Chukwu1 day ago02 mins

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka has appointed Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie as its new Vice-Chancellor, following approval by the institution’s Governing Council. His tenure will commence on 19 November and will run for five years. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr Olugbenga Kukoyi, confirmed the appointment on Sunday in Abuja, noting that…

FG Cancels National Policy On Indigenous Languages In Schools

Kingsley Chukwu5 days ago02 mins

The Federal Government has scrapped the national policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference, organised by the British Council in Abuja. Dr. Alausa explained…

321 Companies Bid For UBEC Matching Grant Projects In Adamawa

Kingsley Chukwu5 days ago02 mins

At least 321 companies have submitted bids for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Matching Grant projects in Adamawa State. Dr. Murtala Babayi, Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), disclosed this at the Pre-qualification Technical Bid Opening Ceremony in Yola on Wednesday, emphasizing the state government’s…

ASUU Urges FG To Prioritise Education, Warns Against Lip Service

Kingsley Chukwu5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to show genuine commitment to resolving all outstanding issues in the nation’s university system, warning that continued neglect of education threatens the future of Nigerian youths. In a statement issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at…

Lawmaker Funds ₦39.4 Million Scholarship For 449 University Students

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Rep Kabiru Maipalace, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has disbursed ₦39.4 million in scholarships to 449 university students from his constituency in Zamfara State. Maipalace, who represents the Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced the initiative on Monday in Gusau while addressing journalists. He said the scholarships…

NASU Urges Government To Stop Using ‘No Work, No Pay’ As A Tool Of Intimidation

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called on government officials to stop using the “No Work, No Pay” policy to intimidate workers. Prince Peters Adeyemi, NASU General Secretary, made the call in a statement on Sunday, describing repeated threats to invoke the policy as unjust and contrary to fair labour…

Deeper Life Ministry Rewards Top 2025 UTME Candidates In Suleja

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Suleja Region, Niger State, has rewarded the best-performing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates from the church with cash prizes. The Regional Overseer, Pastor Samuel Ndagi, presented the awards on Sunday in Suleja. Miss Faith Emmanuel, who scored 279 points, received ₦100,000 through the Deeper Life Schools Outreach (DLSO)…