ASUU warns Ghanaian govt against hurting embattled Nigerian professor

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Lagos has warned the Ghanaian government of serious consequences should embattled Nigerian professor,  Austin Nwagbara gets hurt. Nwagbara who is lecturer at UNILAG has...

Save UI: NANS seeks effective student representation, justice for expelled students

The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has embarked on the Save UI project to protest the recent decision of the University of Ibadan management to expel five students and rusticate 16 others. The students...

Buhari clarifies move on Almajiri ban

President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified his position on the intended ban of the Almajiri system in Nigeria. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Friday, 21st June, the president said the proscription...

WASSCE: Police arrests three teachers, student for alleged exam malpractices

The police, in collaboration with West African Examination Council (WAEC), has arrested three teachers and a student for alleged examination malpractice. The police said the arrest was carried out by the cybercrime unit of the...

Nigerian govt orders schools to teach history from September

The Federal Government has directed all primary and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a standalone subject from the next academic calendar. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr...

National security: Nigeria to ban Almajiri system

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has said that the Nigerian government was considering the proscription of the Almajiri system in the country. He disclosed this during a press briefing on the outcome of...
University of Ibadan

UI expels 5 students, rusticates 16 others

The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has expelled five of its students. Those who were expelled from the institution included; Ajuwon Gabriel, Yetunde Mary Agbanigo, Kehinde Samuel...

Elumelu seeks overhaul of accounting, finance curricular in universities

The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has called for a total overhaul of the academic curriculum of Accounting and Finance Degrees in the country if graduates of...

UNILAG professor arrested in Ghana for ‘inciting’ Nigerians

A professor of English at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Austin Nwagbara was on Tuesday, 18th June detained briefly at the Ghanaian police headquarters in Accra for allegedly inciting Nigerians against Ghanaians. Nwagbara who is...

Makinde declares free registration for Oyo entrance exams

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed that entry forms into the State’s Schools of Science and the Junior Secondary Schools be made free henceforth. Makinde, in a directive issued through the State Head...