TETFund: 6 varsities to host COVID-19, other viral research centres

Six colleges of medicine across Nigeria would be hosting Medical Simulation, Research and Training Facilities, a statement from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said. The establishment of the...

Obioma appointed new NECO registrar

Godswill Obioma has been named the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Examinations Council (NECO). This puts to rest the two year controversy of leadership at...

Lagos postpones screening test into model colleges

The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced the postponement of the year 2020 Screening Test into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The tests earlier scheduled...

Administrative skills worth developing

Since the beginning of the year, I have been doing various brief articles on skills for administration, ranging from communication skills to planning and others. The fact is...

IPPIS: NASU to commence strike

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) said it would embark on strike action in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as soon as schools could resume after...

EKSU courses get full NUC accreditation

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full approval to some academic programmes at the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. A letter signed by the NUC Director of Accreditation,...

ASUU criticises govt officials over ‘reckless’ statements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday criticised the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, and the secretary to the government of federation, Boss Mustapha, saying their statements...

NECO registrar, four other officials sacked

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of the appointment of Professor Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The President also...

TETFund partners US Varsity to train academics across 238 tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETfund) said it has signed a five year agreement with the Morgan State University, USA, which would see close to 50 Doctorate and Post Doctorate students from the...

FG: Why lecturers are receiving lower salaries since IPPIS implementation

The federal government has given explanation on why lecturers have been receiving lower salaries since it began the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Different...