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Nigeria JAMB Reveals List of Universities Engaging in Unauthorized Admissions
JAMB has accused several Nigerian universities, including UNN, UNIABUJA, and NOUN, of conducting unauthorized admissions despite government interventions. JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede highlighted these ongoing practices during an admission policy meeting in Abuja, underscoring challenges in... -
Nigeria Nigerians in Disbelief as JAMB Reveals Some Universities Admitted Students as Young as 10
JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede revealed that some Nigerian universities admitted students as young as 10 years old, breaching the 18-year age requirement. This was exposed when a Nigerian graduate, who enrolled at 12, faced scrutiny from the EU. JAMB stresses the need for stricter age enforcement... -
Nigeria JAMB Exposes 86 Institutions for Illegal Admissions
JAMB uncovers 86 Nigerian universities and tertiary institutions conducting illegal admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for the 2022/2023 academic session. The board declares these admissions null and void, reinforcing its mandate for standardized and transparent... -
Nigeria JAMB Issues Stern Warning to Universities Over Underage Admissions
JAMB warns Nigerian universities against illegal admissions of underage students, citing recent scrutiny and systemic flaws. Calls for reforms at a biennial conference highlight governance challenges and the need for accountability in tertiary education. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the... -
Nigeria ASUU Labels Tinubu Administration as Worst for Anti-Labor Policies
ASUU criticizes President Bola Tinubu's administration as the worst in anti-labor policies, citing unmet demands, lack of engagement, and inadequate funding for public universities. The union issues a four-week ultimatum, threatening industrial action if the government does not address their... -
Nigeria ASUU Blasts Governments Over Politicization of Universities
ASUU criticizes federal and state governments for politicizing education, likening universities to constituency projects. Issues include inadequate funding, salary delays despite workload coverage during strikes, and unresolved disputes leading to threats of strikes in seven universities. ASUU... -
Nigeria Nigerian Education Under Scrutiny as Nigerian Universities Miss Top 1000 Global List
Nigeria's universities fall short in global rankings as none make the top 1000. Only the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos secure spots in the 1100-1200 group. African counterparts like the University of Cape Town lead the rankings. Despite Nigeria's emphasis on education, none... -
Nigeria University of Ibadan Faces Backlash Over Threat to Suspend Students Protesting Fee Hike
The University of Ibadan plans to sanction students protesting a fee hike, labeling their actions as gross misconduct. Protests led to detentions and criticism of the administration's heavy-handed response. The controversy has sparked public outrage, with many condemning the university for not... -
Nigeria ASUU's Ultimatum to Tinubu: Nigerian Universities in Limbo Over Governance Crisis
ASUU issues President Tinubu a two-week ultimatum to reinstate dissolved university governing councils, citing illegality and operational issues. The demand includes reinstating council members whose tenure hasn't lapsed and reconstituting those expired. ASUU criticizes diversion of TETFund... -
Nigeria UTME 2023: University of Ilorin Tops Candidates' Preferences, Sparks Mixed Reactions
In the highly anticipated list of top universities chosen by candidates during the 2023 UTME, the University of Ilorin claims the top spot, followed by the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. Notably, the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, secures the fourth position, while the... -
Nigeria EU Invests €27 Million in Six Nigerian Universities for Skill Development
Six Nigerian universities have secured a remarkable opportunity to access funding from the European Union's €27 million initiative, known as the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme Projects, under the flagship Youth Mobility for Africa. The Federal Ministry of Education's Permanent Secretary, Mrs... -
Nigeria Outrage as University of Ibadan Raises Fresh Student Fees by 480%
The University of Ibadan (UI) is implementing a significant 480% increase in fees for fresh students, sparking concern among students and stakeholders. While UI's dean of student affairs initially confirmed the hike, the university's public relations officer indicated that the full fee structure... -
Nigeria Nigerian Students Express Concern as SSANU and NASU Strike Shuts Down Universities
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have commenced a nationwide strike to protest what they perceive as unfair treatment and salary disparities by the Federal Government. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, confirmed the strike's... -
Nigeria Higher Education Turmoil: SSANU and NASU's Joint Strike Grips Nigerian Universities
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike, plunging the nation's higher education system into uncertainty. The move comes as a response to the non-payment of four months'... -
Nigeria Anxiety Mounts as ASUU Spotlights Broken Promises, Students Demand Government Accountability
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed deep concern over the alleged unfulfilled promises of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, leading to the recent nationwide strike. During a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State, ASUU's National President, Emmanuel Osodeke... -
Nigeria University Workers Beg President Tinubu for Christmas Relief as Four-Month Pay Remains Stalled
Non-teaching staff members from universities nationwide, represented by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have appealed to President Bola Tinubu for assistance in releasing their four-month withheld salaries from the previous administration. At their National... -
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Metro UNILAG Associate Professor Kadiri Akeem Babalola in Custody Following Rape Allegations
Kadiri Akeem Babalola, an Associate Professor of Botany at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), finds himself in police custody following allegations of rape. The incident reportedly occurred on August 16, 2023, when a 20-year-old female student, whose identity is being protected, visited Babalola...- Wakanda
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Metro Twitter users claim ABUAD will start flogging male and female students caught holding hands (video )- LIB
video of a man stating that University students of the opposite sex caught holding hands will be flogged, has gone viral. According to Twitter users, the announcement was made by a staff of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). The said man described holding hands as a public display of...- Wakanda
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Metro Why Nigerian varsities can’t compete globally — NUC – Vanguard News
The National Universities Commission, NUC, yesterday claimed that universities in Nigeria could not compete globally because they had undermined quality, character moulding among other virtues. ..... Read more via Vanguard News – http://bit.ly/2In68kE Get More Nigeria Metro News- Nigeria Metro News
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Metro FEC approves four new private universities – Premium Times Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of four new private universities in Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, announced the approvals while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the first meeting of the council this year. The new Read more via...- Nigeria Metro News
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