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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are playing a role in undermining Nigeria’s public education system. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke voiced the claim during ASUU’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, expressing frustration over the government’s ongoing delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement, despite years of advocacy …

A final-year student of the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, has been convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud. Henry Nathaniel Ekanem was jailed on Wednesday, October 30, by Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.  The development follows his arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the …

Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has suspended the Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Prof. Abu Kasim Adamu, with immediate effect.    The suspension follows reports of ongoing clashes between the Vice Chancellor and university staff, although specific reasons for the action were not disclosed.   It’s been alleged that Prof. Adamu’s suspension may be …

A labourer d!ed of electrocution while working on the premises of a private university located in the Ajebo area of Ogun State.   Monday Koja lost his life on Wednesday, October 16, following a wrongful wire connection that led to his electrocution.    Koja, a native of Benue State, while working with some bricklayers on the premises of Macpherson University …

A young man, Safwan Idris has graduated with third class honours from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria after nine years in the institution.   The creative designer, who celebrated his achievement in a post on Saturday, September 28, 2024, dedicated the result to all struggling students.   “Graduated with a Third Class Honours. This Result is dedicated to every student struggling …

The FCT Police Command has dismissed rumors of an alleged planned abduction at the University of Abuja Campus by unspecified individuals circulating on online platforms.   In a statement released, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, described the news as baseless publications propagated by rumour mongers aiming to create unfounded panic and apprehension among FCT residents and University …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has raised concerns over the departure of 30 PhD holders from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly known as Bauchi State University, citing deteriorating working conditions and inadequate welfare provisions.   During a press conference held on Friday, September 27, ASUU officials highlighted the critical challenges facing the institution. According to the …