Appeal Court to rule today as FG, ASUU fail to reach out-of-court settlement

ASUU and FG on negotiation table Buhari, Gbajabiamila’s meeting on ASUU recommendation fails to hold Don’t allow FG to break up ASUU, students tell NLC, TUC Stand on truth, don’t play politics with the strike, Ngige replies Jega Hopes of an end to the protracted strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), […]

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Strike: FG, ASUU’s suggested out-of-court settlement crashes

Lawyers for the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Thursday, told the Court of Appeal that both parties could not resolve the eight months old strike, despite the out-of-court settlement as advised by the Appellate Court. The FG’s lawyer, James Igwe, and lead counsel for ASUU, Femi Falana (SAN), told the […]

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ASUU strike: Nasarawa varsity branch adamant as some lecturers resume

Some lecturers of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have commenced academic activities despite the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Mr. Abraham Ekpo, Information and Protocol Officer of the institution and Mr Najeem Gbefwi, President, NSUK Students Union Government (SUG) confirmed the development to newsmen at the institution in […]

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Stakeholders seek training, better pay as world celebrates teachers

In the world over, teachers are exemplary, because of their passion to impart knowledge on tomorrow’s leaders – children. Teachers play a crucial role in imparting knowledge and quality education. This role makes them key actors in the development of a nation. As the source of enlightenment, teachers teach real skills to students and help […]

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Strike: FG weakens ASUU, registers rival union

Gbajabiamila presents ASUU’s recommendations to Buhari, another meeting tomorrow for final outcome NASU, SSANU members receive September salaries, FG silent on outstanding wages Govt may pay outstanding salaries of new unions CONUA: We are committed to advancement of varsity education I will not dignify CONUA with a response, says ASUU president Buhari: ASUU complicit in […]

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World Teachers’ Day: Oyo absorbs 2,000 ex-primary school teachers into secondary sub-sector

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government has absorbed 2,000 primary school teachers, initially seconded to the Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in the state, during the previous Abiola Ajimobi administration. This was disclosed in Ibadan by the Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu during the celebration of 2022 World Teachers’ Day. The teachers, who […]

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World Teachers Day: Abiodun showers cash, house gifts on teachers, administrators, schools

As part of activities marking the 2022 World Teachers Day, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded teachers, school administrators and schools that have excelled in academics with houses and cash gifts. He also offered employment to the wife of departed Mr Sunday Ogunjimi, a teacher in Odeda Local Government Area who slumped and […]

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Maiden edition of Fasakin’s inter-school football competition ends 4 – 0

Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State, Prof Adedayo Fasakin, presenting the golden cup to the Captain of the winning team from School of Business & Management Studies at the maiden edition of the Prof. Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin’s Inter-School Football Competition on Tuesday 4th October, 2022 The maiden edition of the Prof. Emmanuel […]

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FG cautions ASUU over disobeying National Industrial Court order

The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over disobeying the order of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) to call off its ongoing strike. Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, gave the advice in a statement signed by Mr Olajide Oshundun, the Deputy Director, Press and […]

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Lagos fixes October 6 for BECE resit

Lagos State Examinations Board has fixed October 6, as the new date for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) resit. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Orunsolu Adebayo, Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement noted that the examination earlier scheduled for September 28, had been postponed […]

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