by Stanley Ibeku In his characteristic mien, he craves for his desideratum with unceasing sturdiness. And in most cases, he gets them, albeit accidentally, as he once admitted. But his latest devotion is certainly not by accident. Ordinarily, one will want to ask what an 80-year old wants to do with a doctorate degree.... Read More

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December 15, 2016

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Academic pursuit was almost impossible during my days in the military – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said army officers were not privileged to pursue academic qualifications during his time in the military. According to a statement byhis Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said this during the decoration of his Aide-De-Camp, Col. Mohammed Abubakar; and the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet,... Read More

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November 29, 2016

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[The Presidential Blog] Mr. President Buhari (BEng) ?

This Just came in! And it’s for whatever it’s worth we announce to you the new Grand patron of Nigerian Engineers. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has just been decorated as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Academy of Engineers at an investiture ceremony held today at the State House in Abuja. Just... Read More

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November 27, 2016

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Arit Okpo: The learning gap [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo This post is very personal to me as a Nigerian, and I would love to see to what extent it resonates with people in other parts of the continent. I recently moderated a panel with the topic – “Helping Students Prepare for Work.” It was a mixed panel of academicians, employers and... Read More

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November 22, 2016

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BREAKING: ASUU ends warning strike, directs lecturers to resume Wednesday

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday ended its one week nationwide warning strike over the non-implementation of a 2009 agreement with the Federal Government, The Punch reports. The President of the union Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who said this in Abuja, called on lecturers to return to work. “We are making progress, especially with the intervention of the... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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We “shall never be cowed:” ASUU President vows to continue strike

by Muyiwa Daropale The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasir Fagge has insisted that the strike will continue until all it’s demands are met by the Federal Government. He said this at a press briefing in Abuja this morning. Daily Trust reports: ASUU president Nasir Fagge said the union “shall never be cowed.”... Read More

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August 27, 2013

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Opinion: The epidemic of first class graduates

by Okey Ikechukwu But to get back to the matter of the swarm of First Class graduates now being littered on sidewalks and street corners, it will be interesting to have someone show us the ‘academic history’ of the first class graduates for the last 12 years, including their nursery (if available), primary and secondary... Read More

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