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As tensions mount across Nigerian universities, academic activities at the University of Abuja came to an abrupt halt on Monday as members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), took to the streets in protest. This…
In a surprising turn of events, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed a cunning infiltration into its system by an undercover reporter, @Theumar_audu, who cunningly outsmarted their mobilization process despite having completed service in 2019. Eddy Megwa, the spokesperson for the NYSC, revealed intriguing details behind this breach. “Our system isn’t devoid of…
The Federal Government has initiated a policy to deduct 40% of internally generated revenues (IGR) from federal universities and other partially-funded institutions. This directive aligns with a Finance Circular issued on December 20, 2021, limiting the annual budgetary expenditure from IGR. The policy, which was communicated to universities via a letter from the Federation’s Accountant-General,…
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has given 750 students at Augustine University in Lagos State N1 million each. This generous gift is to help the students with their education expenses. Mr. Otedola made this announcement during his appointment as the university’s Chancellor. The total scholarship amount is N750 million, and it’s for both returning…