The appointment of vice chancellors in Nigerian universities is always full of intrigues. In many cases, the selection process is marred by conflicts of interests and petitions, which often results in legal actions. By Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2003, otherwise called Universities Autonomy Act No. 1, 2007 and UniversitiesContinue Reading
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities(CVCNU) has revealed that Nigerian universities’ curriculum was without been reviewed for 25 years. The secretary-general of the group, Prof Yakubu Ochefu, gave the revelation on a sideline at a recent maiden higher education conference organised by the United States Consulate Office in Lagos.Continue Reading
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has dissociated itself from Approvals-in-Principle (AIP) quoting sums as allocations to some institutions in the country that are not beneficiaries of the fund, saying it is the handiwork of fraudsters. A statement titled “SCAM ALERT” signed by the Acting Director,Continue Reading
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has disclosed that more than 8,000 candidates have been shortlisted for its Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) interview for Masters and Ph.D awards. Alhaji Bello Mustapha, Head, Overseas Scholarship Scheme Division, PTDF made this known Monday in Abuja at the openingContinue Reading
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the strike will continue despite payment of the unsolicited minimum wage arrears by the Federal Government (FG) which is not part of their core demands. This was contained in a circular by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) branch of theContinue Reading
By Baba Adamu Barely five days after she was kidnapped by heavily armed bandits in her country home of Numbu in the outskirts of Gwantu – Headquarters of Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hajiya Aisha, the wife of Kaduna state coordinator of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN),Continue Reading
By Boyi Akimu & Philomena Ebere Chukwuma The Chairman of Keffi Local Government Council in Nasarawa state, Alhaji Baba Shehu and his Special Assistant, Muhammad Tanimu alias Senior Man, who were kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen have finally been released. The duo who were released yesterday (Saturday) after paying theirContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa It is no longer news that the battle for Who succeeds Governor Elrufai has been intensified and now the coast is clear with The choice of the masses and the Governor’s Preferred candidate. One leading Aspirant under the platform of the APC who has more ofContinue Reading
By Boyi Akimu Contrary to our earlier report that the heavily armed gunmen who kidnapped the Chairman of Keffi Local Government Council in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Baba Shehu have released him, we have on strong authority that the chairman and his SA are still with their captors, who are demandingContinue Reading