By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa The concept of political independence is frequently viewed as the cornerstone of a nation’s sovereignty and autonomy. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected global landscape, it is imperative to critically interrogate whether we genuinely possess political independence, or whether we are merely subservient to the interests ofContinue Reading
By Muhammad Kabir Aliyu (Editor) The Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has commended the Education Monitor newspaper for its unbiased and informative reporting. Dr Audi made this remark during a courtesy call on him yesterday in Abuja by the editorial teamContinue Reading
Editorial Today’s appointment of Professor Adamu Ahmed as the 14th Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria seems to have left some people confused because he came second in the interview process. However, a closer examination of the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1993 reveals that the Yayale-led CouncilContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Kaduna State University (KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike starting February 11. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Chairman of the union, Dr. Peter Adamu and the Secretary Dr.Continue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adamu (Group Editor-in-chief) The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has approved the appointment of Professor Adamu Ahmed as the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University. Professor Ahmed who was among the 14 contenders that were interviewed by the Alhaji Yayale-led Governing Council was second whileContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa In a swift response to the malicious and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs, the Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has issued a press statement to clear the air and set the records straight. The rumors, which falsely claimed that the University hadContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) One of the contenders for the position of the 14th Vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria that protested his arbitral exclusion from the race along side 12 others, Professor Muhammad Lawal Amin, has been invited for interaction with the Joint Council/Senate Selection BoardContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje, a renowned educator and administrator, has been at the helm of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) since 2021. During his tenure, he has implemented transformative initiatives that have significantly impacted the technical and vocational education (TVE) sector in Nigeria. OneContinue Reading
National Assembly Committees: The Albatross Around Nigerian Polytechnics Necks The recent revelations about National Assembly Committees extorting money from universities to approve their budgets are a stark reminder of the existential threats facing Nigerian polytechnics. Instead of providing adequate funding and support, these committees are suffocating our institutions with theirContinue Reading