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The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest Professor of Law, as the acting Vice Chancellor. Maikudi, a Professor of International Law, is currently the university’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. Her appointment was announced following her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to a statement […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of student loans to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to support students with financial aid. Under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Jim Ovia, the board approved the immediate disbursement of student loans. A statement […]
BY KHALID IDRIS DOYA, Bauchi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to show commitment to the lingering issues between the Federal Government and the Union by way of setting a committee to resolve the dispute. “What we are agitating for now, we want the President of the […]
Ondo City, Nigeria – In a landmark event, the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) hosted a five-day institutional management conference from June 24th to 28th, 2024, at its Ondo corporate headquarters. The conference drew together senior administrative officers, secretaries, and clerical officers from tertiary institutions nationwide to address the pressing issues of […]
The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced on Tuesday a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans for state institutions due to “low data submissions.” This statement was issued by the agency in Abuja. The Fund stated that the decision was necessary because several state-owned institutions failed to upload the […]
. ….NELFUND Approves 70,000 Applications; Another 50,000 Pending Approval President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦35 billion for the launch of the student loan scheme. To date, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved 70,000 applications, with an additional 50,000 applications under evaluation and expected to be approved within 30 days. According to NELFUND Managing […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria branch has staged a peaceful protest in Zaria, Kaduna State, over alleged neglect by the Federal Government. The lecturers warned that the government should be held responsible if they embark on a strike. The lecturers accused the Federal Government of insincerity and […]
The federal government on Thursday explained the rationale behind the one-year mandatory training requirement for holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) before their conversion from Executive to Officer cadre in the federal civil service. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Head of Service of the Federation, revealed the reason during an interactive session with civil servants in […]
The College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) at the Federal College of Education Technical (FCET) in Gusau, Zamfara State, has suspended its strike action unconditionally, emphasizing the importance of resuming academic activities. The three-month-long COEASU strike was called off today, Thursday, following a lengthy meeting held by union members at the college in Gusau, […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet the union’s demands. During a press conference held at the ASUU secretariat in Dutse, Comrade Salim Ahmed, chairperson of ASUU’s FUD branch, stated that if the government fails to […]