FG POSTPONES STUDENTS LOAN APPLICATION, GIVES REASON

Federal Government, FG postpones students loan application, gives reason   The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans for state institutions.   The postponement is due to low data submissions, NELFUND said in a statement made available to journalists by the Head, Media … Read more

STRIKE: SSANU, NASU THREATENS FRESH STRIKE, ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO FG

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) have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government for the payment of the four months withheld salaries of their members.   The unions vowed to shut down universities and … Read more

STRIKE: ASUU THREATENS FRESH STRIKE, ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO FG

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has issued a three weeks ultimatum to Federal Government to respond to its demands, to avoid industrial action. Chairperson ASUU Federal University Dutse, FUD, Branch in Jigawa State, Comrade Salim Ahmed gave the warning at an emergency press conference held at FUD, ASUU Secretariat in Dutse. According … Read more

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS 560 TO OVERSEE NIGERIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 560 individuals to the governing councils and boards of various Federal Government-owned tertiary institutions. This reconstitution aims to enhance the management and governance of Nigeria’s higher education sector. According to a statement released on Friday by Nnamdi Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary for General Services in the Office … Read more

JAMB SLATES DATE FOR 2024 ADMISSION POLICY MEETING

JAMB SLATES DATE FOR 2024 ADMISSION POLICY MEETING The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 22nd July 2024 as the official date for the 2024 JAMB Policy Meeting.   This crucial gathering marks the commencement of the admission process into the nation’s tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. The JAMB Policy Meeting … Read more

LABOUR INSISTS ON #250,000 MINIMUN WAGE

LABOUR INSISTS ON #250,000 MINIMUN WAGE(DETAILS)   The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the ₦62,000 offer by the federal government and proposals by some individuals and economists of ₦100,000. The labour unions say it stands by its demand for a minimum wage of ₦250,000. Chris … Read more

NYSC ACTIVATES REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR 2024 BATCH ‘B’

NYSC ACTIVATES REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR 2024 BATCH ‘B’(DETAILS)   The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the commencement of registration for 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1. This annual program is a crucial phase for Nigerian graduates, providing them with the opportunity to serve the nation and gain invaluable experience. With the registration window open … Read more