The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike commencing Monday. The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, which is coordinating the action has directed its members to proceed on the … Read more
The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an order restraining the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board from implementing its recent policy requiring a minimum admissible age of 16 years for university admissions in the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed against the board. JAMB, in a … Read more
Amid growing concerns over the dearth of vocational skills among the youth populace and the relegation of technical education, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will refurbish technical colleges and re-launch vocational education in the state. The governor noted that the initiative is aimed at addressing youth unemployment, stating that … Read more
The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has disbursed funds for the implementation of another 132 micro-projects across sixty-six communities in Oyo State. This was disclosed at a training programme organized by the agency on Monday at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, where focus was directed at project … Read more
By Adeleke Maria The Restanchor Total Child Parenting Foundation under the leadership of its founder, Pastor Prince Leye Adefioye, celebrated the 13th Annual Educational Support Program, held at the Kristas Resources Centre in Ibadan. The event welcomed orphans and vulnerable children from different schools in Oyo State who received educational materials, food, and … Read more
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to reduce the incidence of out-of-school children through enhanced budgetary allocation and sustain advocacy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the commitment at the International Conference on Girl Child Education, organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Thursday in Abuja. The theme of the conference is “Girl child … Read more
By Adeleke Maria An Ibadan-born ICT consultant, entrepreneur and Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) based in Germany, Hon. Olayinka Oladimeji Segelu, has doffed his cap for teachers around the world for the significant role they play in educational growth and advancement. In a statement issued to applaud teachers worldwide on Saturday in commemoration … Read more
The University of Ibadan Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday stated that the hardship being faced by public university workers are getting unbearable. The chairman of the chapter, Professor Ayoola Akinwole stated this in a release to mark the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria entitled Nigeria At 64; … Read more
According to the Coordinator of the forum, Surveyor Eegundiran Abiodun, during the presentation of the uniforms to students at Iseyin District Grammar School (IDGS), Iseyin, on Friday, said the forum has contributed towards the educational growth of the State in the past, which was recorded in the distribution of ten thousand exercise books to … Read more
The statement emphasized that the decision to embark on a “total and comprehensive indefinite strike” was made after several attempts at negotiation yielded no results. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) chapter, on Friday, September 20, 2024, declared an indefinite strike to push for the resolution of long-standing issues related … Read more