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AMEND ACT ESTABLISHING UNIVERSITIES AND WE WOULD JOIN IPPIS-ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said it will only join the Federal government Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information system (IPPIS) if acts establishing universities were amended by the National Assembly. Other conditions include addressing all grey areas with regards to sabbatical, external examiners, external assessors and earned academic allowances as well as capturing… Continue reading AMEND ACT ESTABLISHING UNIVERSITIES AND WE WOULD JOIN IPPIS-ASUU

EDUCATION

PROF SALAMI APPOINTED UNIBEN VC_Ada Nkong

Prof. Lilian I. Salami has emerged the new VC of the University of Benin. She is the second female Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin. Prof. Lilian I. Salami, (Nee Emovon,) Ph.D. Professor of Home Economics/Nutritional Education is hails from Edo State, Nigeria, West Africa. She was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on… Continue reading PROF SALAMI APPOINTED UNIBEN VC_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION · POLITICS

PTA LEVY RETURNS IN OGUN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A CAVEAT_Femi Ehiabhi

“Notwithstanding the above, Parent Teacher Association in our public schools, in line with its constitution is at liberty to donate in support of the government to provide or rehabilitate infrastructural facilities, employ and support PTA teachers, guards, develop sports etc.

EDUCATION

SEX FOR MARKS LECTURER SUSPENDED BY UNILAG_Ada Nkong

Boniface Igbeneghu, a lecturer and former sub-dean of faculty of art in the University of Lagos has been suspended for sexually harassment. Igbeneghu, who is also head pastor of a Foursquare Gospel Church, was exposed in a 13-minute video documentary released by the BBC Africa Eye on Monday. The video shows him sexually harassing an… Continue reading SEX FOR MARKS LECTURER SUSPENDED BY UNILAG_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

ASUU SPLITS,NEW UNION CLAIMS PROGOVERNMENT_Ada Nkong

In what can be considered a strange twist to the ASUU struggle that spans several decades, a new academic union has called for a stable university calendar to improve the quality of education at the ivory tower and enhance innovations in the system. Addressing journalists under the aegis of Congress of University Academic (CONUA), after… Continue reading ASUU SPLITS,NEW UNION CLAIMS PROGOVERNMENT_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A TEACHER_Ada Nkong

Mr Okenyi entered the staffroom and started marking his scripts. I paid no attention to him, of course I had my own work cut out for me. It was the famous CA week and every teacher was either marking or recording . he looked up from his scripts and said my name. In my head… Continue reading I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A TEACHER_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SUNDRY ISSUES: ABU SACKS 15 ERRING STAFF _Femi Ehiabhi

Authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Kaduna State have fired 15 lecturers over offences involving sexual harassment, negligence of duty and corruption in the iinstitution. It was gathered that the lecturers were from different departments and faculties in the institution. A reliable source, who prefers anonymity, said: “It is true that the… Continue reading SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SUNDRY ISSUES: ABU SACKS 15 ERRING STAFF _Femi Ehiabhi

EDUCATION

PRESIDENCY PROMISES NOT TO MUZZLE PRESS_Ada Nkong

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration was committed to the freedom of the press and as such would not muzzle it. Mustapha said this at an “Appreciation Dinner” with media partners organised by Presidential Communication Team on Thursday in Abuja. He… Continue reading PRESIDENCY PROMISES NOT TO MUZZLE PRESS_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

SHAKE UP FOR UNITY SCHOOLS: NEW PRINCIPALS,DIRECTORS_Ada Nkong

Education Minister, Adamu Adamu has approved the redeployment of 11 directors and principals of unity colleges to strengthen service delivery and fill existing vacancies, a statement by Deputy Director Press and Public Relation, Ben Bem Goong, has said. Mrs Abdulkadir Binta, Principal, Federal Government College (FGC) Kwali was dispatched to the ministry as the Director,… Continue reading SHAKE UP FOR UNITY SCHOOLS: NEW PRINCIPALS,DIRECTORS_Ada Nkong