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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, warning of an impending nationwide industrial action if longstanding issues affecting the nation’s public universities are not addressed. The announcement followed an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ASUU held on…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a seven-day strike ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on a series of unresolved issues affecting their members. The notice, which…
The Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of nine new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant step in expanding access to higher education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, in honour of his late predecessor who passed away earlier this week. The official announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held to pay tribute to the former Nigerian…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has inspected facilities at the temporary campus of African Aviation and Aerospace University along Abuja Airport, stating that the University will provide students with international qualifications, including ICAO and WMO certifications. Mr. Keyamo also stated that the University had been…
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has directed the closure of all universities and inter-university centres between February 22nd and March 14. NUC said there would be no academic activities during the shutdown. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki.…
