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Students’ bodies, NAUS, NAPS, NANCES declare nationwide protest��

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), and the National Association Nigerian of College of Education Students (NANCES), have commenced mobilisation of their members for a nationwide protest. The trio of NAUS, NAPS and NANCES, declared the ‘National Day of Protest for Nigerian Students’ starting from Monday, July 29th, over the failure of the Federal Government to address the hardships being faced by Nigerian students amidst the current economic crisis. This was conveyed in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, and…

Almajiri Commission to enrol 10,000 out-of-school children before September

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024 Aminu Imam

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, (NCAOOSCE), in partnership with commissioners of education of some northern States, has pledged to visit the six area councils in the nation�s capital, to identify and enroll not less than 10,000 out-of-school children before September. The pledge was made yesterday, during the inauguration of the out-of-school children enrollment champions at the Commission�s headquarters in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mohammed Idris, acknowledged the leadership and unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu, who has been instrumental in advancing efforts to…

Education Minister bows to pressure, accepts 16yrs as admission age for 2024

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Aminu Imam

Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has waved the 18 years benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. At an on-going policy meeting organised by the Joint Admission Matriculations Board (JAMB) in Abuja, Mamman had announced that only applicants who were 18 years and above were eligible for admission. The Minister�s declaration was however met with instant resistance from the packed hall of stakeholders representing tertiary institutions nationwide, forcing him to pause his address. The session turned rowdy, with the Minister asking, �Are we together?� only to be met with a…

FG unveils project to get 20m kids back in school

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 Aminu Imam

Worried by the increasing rate of out-of-school children in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the DOTS project to overhaul the education sector, increase enrolment and ensure the academic security of the nation�s children. DOTS is an acronym representing: ‘Data Repository, Out-of-School Children�s Education, Teacher Training and Development, and Skill Development and Acquisition‘. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, made the disclosure on Friday in Shabu, a suburb of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, while simultaneously performing the ground-breaking foundation-laying ceremony of the…

UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old law professor as Acting VC

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed a 41-year-old Professor of Law, A’isha Maikudi, as the institution�s acting Vice Chancellor. Maiku?i, a Professor of International Law, is also the youngest professor of law in Nigeria. Maiku?i, who is the university�s current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, was announced as the Acting VC after her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to a statement by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na�Allah. She will serve in an acting capacity pending the ratification by the Governing Council. Maiku?i, in…

ASUU threatens fresh�nationwide strike, issues 3 weeks ultimatum�to FG

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has issued a three-weeks ultimatum to Federal Government to respond to its demands, to avoid industrial action. ?Chairperson ASUU Federal University Dutse, FUD, Branch in Jigawa State, Comrade Salim Ahmed gave the warning at an emergency press conference held at FUD, ASUU Secretariat in Dutse. According to him, �the Members of the Expanded Executive Officers of the ASUU Federal University Dutse met today, Wednesday, 19th June 2024, to consider and take a look at the patriotic engagements of the Union with the Federal…

Kano: ‘4.7m pupils sit on bare floor in schools’ – Gov. Yusuf

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Set to employ 10, 000 teachers Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, has revealed that his administration met 4.7 million pupils sitting on bare floor in primary schools across the state upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Yusuf made the revelation on at the weekend, during the declaration of state-of-emergency on education in Kano, which was held at the Open Arena, Kano Government House. He said the State government was declaring the state-of-emergency on education with the full support of the National Union of Teachers, (NUT). Yusuf stated that…

Tinubu orders review of Governing Board days after ASUU�s rejection

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced Governing Boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. Recall that the Ministry of Education had on Saturday released a list of Governing Councils for 111 federal tertiary institutions in the country. In a statement issued yesterday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu said the review is necessary because of the public reaction trailing the constitution of the Boards by the Ministry…

Gov. Ra??a hails Buhari, as CCECC hands over Transport varsity to FG

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Aminu Imam

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC), on Friday, handed over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, to the Federal Government. The State Governor, Dikko Ra??a, commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring execution of the project and for providing an enabling environment for the smooth construction of the Federal University of Transportation in Daura. Ra??a assured the institution�s management of the State Government�s support at all times and urged youth in the State to embrace the opportunity by applying to study in the university. He said: �You…

Tinubu appoints GoverningBoard members for 111 tertiary institutions

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of at least 555 persons to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of 111 Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. This followed Tinubu�s assent to a list of nominees selected by the Ministry of Education. An advertorial by the Education Ministry showed the appointment of a chairperson and four members for each of the institutions. It was signed by the Ministry�s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack. �The inauguration and retreat for the Governing Councils will take place on Thursday,…