Tag: university
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30 lecturers resign from Nigerian university over poor pay
30 lecturers resign from Nigerian university over poor pay Over 30 lecturers, all members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State, citing inadequate remuneration as a key factor. This information was revealed by Namo Timothy, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Bauchi Zone, during a…
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Kano gov downgrades varsity to College of Education, sacks VC
Kano gov downgrades varsity to College of Education, sacks VC The Governor Abba Yusuf-led Kano State government has downgraded Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education into Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education. The government, however, said the school will retain its status as a degree-awarding institution. This decision was made during the state’s Executive Council meeting held…
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Varsities consider 4-hour electricity daily or charging each student N80,000
Varsities consider 4-hour electricity daily or charging each student N80,000 The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has said university students may likely be charged N80,000 or more to cover the high electricity tariffs. Secretary-General, CVCNU, Prof Yakubu Ochefu, in an interview with our correspondent, said universities could not afford the over N200m they were being…
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21-year-old university’s student commits su!cide in Nasarawa
21-year-old university’s student commits su!cide in Nasarawa A 100-level female student of the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, Maikeffi Sarah, has reportedly committed suicide, by consuming a poisonous substance. Sarah, 21 years old, fourth and last born of the family, and an undergraduate of Microbiology was said to have killed herself due to deep emotions…
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BUA donates N1bn entrepreneurship centre to Maiduguri University
BUA donates N1bn entrepreneurship centre to Maiduguri University VICE-President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the over N1bn Abdul Samad Rabiu International Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, built and donated to University of Maiduguri by BUA International Group. Shettima inaugurated the centre on Saturday in Maiduguri as part of activities to mark the university’s 24th Combined Convocation…
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Sexual scandal: Nigerian university to mount CCTV in classrooms, offices
Sexual scandal: Nigerian university to mount CCTV in classrooms, offices Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, is installing Close Circuit Television (CCTV) in offices and classrooms to reduce sexual harassment of students by lecturers. The institution’s officials also intend to create Operation Speak Out, which will allow victims to reveal the perpetrators. READ ALSO:…
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No Nigerian University among top 1000 in 2023
No Nigerian University among top 1000 in 2023 The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) has released its 2023 university rankings and four Nigerian universities made the list, but they fell out of the top 1000. According to the CWUR, the University of Ibadan (UI), the University of Nigeria (UNN), the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Ahmadu…
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Two Zamfara varsity students regain freedom after 12 days in captivity
Two Zamfara varsity students regain freedom after 12 days in captivity The two female students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria who were abducted at their off-campus hostel at Sabon Gida village in Bungudu Local Government Area have regained freedom. The news of their release was made known in a statement…
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Breaking: FG orders universities to shut down for elections
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has asked all universities across the country to shut down between February 22 and March 14 for the forthcoming general elections. The first in the poll lineup is the presidential election along with national assembly fixed for February 25, 2023. Adamu’s directive to all vice chancellors of the Nigerian…
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ASUU Strike: Imo University pulls out, opens for academic session
The management of the Imo state university, IMSU, on Monday pulled out from the almost ongoing seven months strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and announced that it has opened the university for academic activities. The management made this known to newsmen in Owerri, through the IMSU, Public Relations Officer, PRO, Ralph…