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
Category: 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
