Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent further disruption of academic activities nationwide. Alausa, who briefed reporters after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday, said
Barr. Femi Falana (SAN) The University of Abuja chapter of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) will honour renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), for his decades of advocacy for justice and democracy. According to LAWSAN President, Muhammed Akingbolu, the award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 13, as part of activities
Dr. Halima Usman, Associate Professor of Gynae-Oncology at Gombe State University Medical experts have called for improved awareness, manpower training, and funding to tackle cervical cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at an event organised by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in partnership with the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in Gombe, Dr Halima Usman, Associate
Non-academic staff of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, staged a protest on Tuesday against the management’s cancellation of the two-day work-free policy, which had been approved by the Ogun State Government as a palliative measure. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union
Bode Makanjuola Newly appointed member of the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council, Bode Makanjuola, has pledged to serve the institution with integrity, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence. Makanjuola, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Caverton Offshore Support Group, was among the 11-member council approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with the
Adewale Stephen Olabamiji, TSA founder The Sanguine Academy (TSA) has strengthened its drive for academic excellence and digital empowerment through a Data Analysis Masterclass held at the University of Ibadan (UI). The one-day training, organised in collaboration with the Educational Management Students’ Association (EMSA UI Chapter), exposed participants to practical tools for research data analysis,
Prof Ekanem Ikpi Braide, President of the Nigerian Academy of Science Nigerian universities have been urged to strengthen collaboration with industries, government, and communities to tackle pressing national challenges and drive sustainable development. President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof Ekanem Ikpi Braide, made the call while delivering the 20th convocation lecture of Bowen
Mr. Akinsanmi Falaki The Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association has inducted Mr Akinsanmi Falaki, a seasoned banker and business executive, into its Hall of Fame (Platinum Category) in recognition of his professional excellence and leadership. Falaki, who earned a B.Sc. in Business Management from the then University of Ado-Ekiti and an MBA in Human
Twelve-year-old Favour used to love chatting with her friends online. However, that suddenly changed one night when a cruel message appeared on her screen. “You are ugly and useless,” it read. The words stayed longer than the glow of her phone screen. Her grades dropped, her smile faded, and her parents could not understand why
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke In many countries around the world, the educational sector is viewed as the foundation of national development; however, this is not the case in Nigeria, where the educational sector is hindered by crippling regulatory control from the government. The country’s universities — once seen as centres of knowledge, innovation, and
