It is no gainsaying that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has become more known for industrial action than for remarkable contributions to the academia, the essence of its existence. This month makes it the tenth month since ASUU has been on strike with every meeting between the academic union and the Federal Government... Read More

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December 15, 2017

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Don’t relent or give up in acquiring knowledge | Aisha Buhari tells her story

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has challenged women and youth in Bauchi to strive hard to acquire knowledge so that they can benefit from opportunities that may come their way. She stated this at the closing ceremony of the Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Training Programme initiated and sponsored by her pet project,... Read More

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November 26, 2017

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Poverty, struggle for survival is the major bane of education – Atiku

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has delivered his first speech since dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku had, quit the ruling party, saying the party had failed to deliver on its promises and abandoned Nigerian youth A day later, he delivered a speech at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration of the American University... Read More

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October 25, 2017

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[The Activism Blog] 264 million children worldwide not in school, says UNESCO | How many in Nigeria?

UNESCO, in its latest report, claimed that 264 million children worldwide are not in school. Even though the figure looks exaggerated, the fact is that indirectly, without mentioning names, this is a direct shade on Nigeria that we must not waste time to pick. Though the shade is not for us alone, we are a... Read More

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September 19, 2017

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10 students say how they really feel about ASUU calling off the strike

ASUU has just called off a month-long strike (well, 36 days but you get the idea). Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, the ASUU President made the announcement last night after a meeting during which ASUU agreed to hold off the strike until the end of October while the federal government makes good on its promises. University lecturers... Read More

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September 16, 2017

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[The Injustice Blog] The adverse effects of establishing another Public Institution in Ogun

The Ogun state government just established a new Polytechnic in Ipokia, Ogun west Senatorial District of the state, which, according to the Govenor, is in fulfillment of his electoral promise to the people of the district. Lets scrutinise the implications of the new polytechnic. The state is establishing the school at a time states are... Read More

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February 14, 2015

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Opinion: The cross borne by Nigerian students is rather too heavy

by Ayo-Oluwa Obafemi Education to some of the lecturers is defined as “finishing the syllables” and not “impacting knowledge”. Coming from a lineage of lecturers, I have a soft spot for these group of people and always rise to their defence through thick and thin even when valid points are raised against their actions knowing... Read More

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June 24, 2014

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OAU eLearning Solution wows participants at eLearning Africa 2014 Conference [DETAILS]

by Zara Mustapha In May 2014, Kampala the Ugandan capital played host to the 9th edition of the largest gathering of eLearning professionals on the continent when the eLearning Africa 2014 conference held under the title “Opening frontiers to the future”. The main focus of the eLearning Africa conference was to discuss the latest innovations,... Read More

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December 11, 2013

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ASUU strike update: FG finally signs agreement with Union, classes to resume

by Isi Esene The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government after it was confirmed that the disputed N200 billion expected to be paid into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) account has been paid. The FG had before now given the Union an ultimatum... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account

The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose universities. The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said at a press briefing in Abuja that the account,... Read More

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November 23, 2013

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ASUU lecturers secretly meet in Kano, aim for consensus agreement

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, National Executive Council, weekend, met in Kano. The secret meeting,Vanguard gathered lasted from Friday night to Saturday morning. However, at the end of the meeting, lecturers were not forthcoming with the outcome, which sources say was borne out of the promise made to President Goodluck... Read More

November 20, 2013

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YNaija Editorial: ASUU, you are irresponsible

While we support the ASUU strike and their goal of improving our university education system, we have to also point out that we believe that ASUU is stretching the support… from the Nigerian people too thin. It has been five months now since students of Nigerian public universities have been forced to stay at home,... Read More

May 26, 2012

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Temie Giwa: Why we educate our children (YNaija FrontPage)

…the fact that Nigeria clearly fails even this mediocre test, by the perpetual reduction of standards, is a major cause for alarm. …our leaders have given up on Nigerian children. My last column focused on the inefficient Nigeria education system committed to churning out mediocre adults and a permanent and angry underclass. I suggested the... Read More

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