Education
Varsity strike looms as NASU alleges secret ASUU-FG deal on allowance
Varsity strike looms as NASU alleges secret ASUU-FG deal on allowance
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has expressed concerns over a suspected secret agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the disbursement of a ₦50bn earned allowance.
NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that favouring ASUU over other unions could trigger a new wave of industrial unrest.
Adeyemi, who was speaking at the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council Meeting in Abuja, disclosed that the government had promised to release the N50 billion for earned allowances in August 2022, but payment has yet to be made.
The union suspects that the government intends to allocate the entire amount to ASUU alone, citing an exclusive invitation to ASUU for a stakeholders’ meeting on the earned allowance.
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Adeyemi highlighted past grievances over unequal division of funds between academic and non-academic staff, stating, “When they want to share the money, they give 20 per cent to the three non-teaching staff unions and 70 per cent to the academics. We protested this.”
The union demanded a fair and inclusive allocation of the N50bn, emphasising that selective payments would breach agreements and deepen divisions within the university system.
NASU also expressed frustration over the failure of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to fully integrate assets and liabilities, affecting non-teaching staff.
The union condemned the illegal stoppage of union dues in some institutions, citing labour laws.
NASU also criticised the government’s failure to pay arrears and the delayed renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, which stalled in December 2024.
The union warned that unless the earned allowance is distributed fairly and issues surrounding IPPIS and pending agreements are resolved, it will not hesitate to take industrial action.
Varsity strike looms as NASU alleges secret ASUU-FG deal on allowance
Education
UTME: Father of candidate who committed suicide over low score speaks
UTME: Father of candidate who committed suicide over low score speaks
A 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate committed suicide on account of her low score.
The Lagos candidate, now identified as Faith Opesusi, was said to have scored 146 out of 400 points.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results for its 2025 UTME on May 9.
An analysis revealed that more than 78 per cent of candidates scored less than 200 points out of the 400 maximum obtainable points.
The metrics, believed to have signalled mass failure, spurred protests from candidates who challenged the integrity of the exam.
Oluwafemi Opesusi, Faith’s father, said his distraught daughter took a liquid substance that led to her death after checking her result.
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In an interview with BBC, Oluwafemi said his 19-year-old daughter wanted to study Microbiology but the dream was cut short.
He said JAMB did not release the original result of his late daughter.
Oluwafemi said his daughter was devastated and disappointed after seeing her result.
“She had a high score in 2024 UTME. This year, she was given 146. The pain of it drove her to commit suicide,” he said.
The father said he would have tried to console his daughter if she had opened up about her trauma.
He added that the family was disappointed that her daughter had taken her own life.
On May 14, JAMB admitted that a technical error in Lagos and south-east states compromised UTME results across 157 centres.
A teary-eyed Ishaq Oloyede apologised to the affected candidates and Nigerians in a televised conference on May 14.
The JAMB registrar said the error, caused by one of its service providers, affected nearly 380,000 candidates.
These candidates, he added, will now be made to resit the examination between May 15 and May 19, 2025.
As of this reporting, JAMB has yet to directly address the Faith Opesusi case.
UTME: Father of candidate who committed suicide over low score speaks
Education
UTME: BON praises JAMB registrar for admitting result errors
UTME: BON praises JAMB registrar for admitting result errors
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for his demonstration of transparency and accountability following the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, BON lauded Professor Oloyede for openly admitting to human and technical errors that affected the examination process, while taking personal responsibility for the mishap. BON described this gesture as a rare display of integrity and courage that sets a benchmark for leadership in public office.
“Professor Oloyede’s acknowledgment of the challenges and his willingness to address them reflect exemplary courage and a commitment to accountability,” the statement read.
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The organization further praised the proactive measures taken by JAMB to rectify the issues, including the rescheduling of exams for students affected by technical glitches. BON noted that this decision underlines JAMB’s sincerity in ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates pursuing higher education.
BON also acknowledged the collaborative efforts between JAMB and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to effectively manage the situation, describing it as a commendable demonstration of institutional cooperation.
The group called on public officials to emulate such transparency and accountability, emphasizing that such virtues are essential for building trust and projecting a positive image of the nation.
BON reaffirmed its support for ethical leadership and urged stakeholders in the education sector to prioritize integrity and responsiveness in their operations.
UTME: BON praises JAMB registrar for admitting result errors
Education
UTME glitches: Obi, Ezekwesili, others worry over impact on students, parents
UTME glitches: Obi, Ezekwesili, others worry over impact on students, parents
Notable Nigerians including 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, and ex-FRSC Corps Marshal Osita Chidoka, have reacted to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s, JAMB admission of errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.
While commending the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for owning up to the glitches, they expressed concern over the impact on students, parents, and the education system.
Obi: Don’t let glitches become a crisis
Peter Obi lauded Oloyede’s rare show of accountability but warned of the damage caused by technical failures.
“The emotional and psychological toll on students and their families is severe. In heartbreaking cases, it has even led to death. JAMB and other institutions must adopt rigorous quality assurance processes. Transparent communication and prompt resolution of issues are vital for public trust,” he said.
Ezekwesili: A national fiasco
Oby Ezekwesili described the situation as a “classic fiasco,” quoting Stephen Hawking: “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
She criticized authorities for initially dismissing concerns instead of objectively examining the system. Activist Aisha Yesufu also condemned Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa for hastily attributing the mass failure to stricter exam standards without confirming the root cause.
Chidoka: Laudable JAMB didn’t say “Go to court”
Chidoka expressed relief that JAMB didn’t deflect blame or ask candidates to go to court.
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