Some Vice Chancellors have rejected the decision of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to put the minimum admission cut-off mark at 120 for Universities. The examination body had announced that cut-off mark for Universities was 120, 100 for polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education. Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, in a statement... Read More

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February 23, 2016

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Sacked VCs: ‘Buhari, Jonathan both broke the law’ – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Tuesday, stated that the sacking of the 12 vice-chancellor of the newly estblished federal universities was a clear violation of the law. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, recently fired the VCs of the new federal universities established... Read More

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February 18, 2016

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FG won’t reverse sack of 13 Vice Chancellors – Minister of Education

The Federal Government has stated that in spite the protests from different civil societies and group, its decision to sack 13 Vice Chancellors appointed by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, will not be rescinded. The government on Saturday, February 13 announced the sack of 13 Vice Chancellors of institutions across the nation- a decision... Read More

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February 14, 2016

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Why 9 Vice Chancellors of Jonathan’s universities were sacked

The Secretary-General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors, Michael Faborode, has revealed that the tenure of some of his colleagues that were recently sacked- was due to expire on Monday, February 15. It was reported on Saturday, February 13, that thirteen Vice-Chancellors of federal universities established by former president, Goodluck Jonathan, had been sacked by the federal government.... Read More

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December 17, 2013

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Opinion: Top 5 winners and losers of the ASUU strike

by Chris Oliver Vice Chancellors- They sat and watch ASUU struggle to make huge sums available to them to improve their various varsities. Some of these funds will be diverted for personal use of course. No doubt that the strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been a nationalistic fight... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Opinion: ASUU strike – Oga Wike, abeg sack ALL the lecturers!

by Steve Nwosu Wike must sack o! Because I am already composing my application letter to take over from the irritant ASUU people. Don’t ask me if I have the perquisite qualification, after all what do you really need? PhD? I can get one between now and next week when Wike would be considering/shortlisting the... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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ASUU strike update: Don’t send your children to school, we won’t teach them – Lecturers warn parents

by ‘Jola Sotubo The battle between the Federal Government and the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has attained a new intensity following a 7-day ultimatum issued by the Presidency. Some of the striking lecturers have remained adamant despite the obvious waning in the resolve of their members evidenced by the withdrawing... Read More

November 28, 2013

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University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

by Muyiwa Daropale The University of Abuja has ordered it’s students to resume on Sunday, 1st of December. Daily Trust reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued this morning and signed by the University’s registrar. The Federal Government this morning gave the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a 7-day ultimatum to call off... Read More

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August 26, 2013

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Opinion: ASUU strike – A plea to the striking lecturers

by Titiladunayo, Daniel ‘Damilola I rest my pen by giving credence to the Yoruba adage that says “ebe lanbe osika” which roughly means “na beg we dey beg the wicked” meaning we raise the alter of pleas to appease the wicked Uproar in the middle-east, crisis in Egypt, political instability in Nigeria, economic catastrophe in... Read More

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October 2, 2012

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No more honorary degrees for political office holders – Vice Chancellors’ Association

by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians have long complained about the indiscriminate awards of honorary degrees given to individuals with questionable track record, many times purely for financial reasons. Finally, universities are taking tangible steps to correct that anomaly. The Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities last weekend in Abuja released new guidelines for the award... Read More

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Vice Chancellors reject JAMB’s new admission cut-off marks

Sacked VCs: ‘Buhari, Jonathan both broke the law’ – ASUU

FG won’t reverse sack of 13 Vice Chancellors – Minister of Education

Why 9 Vice Chancellors of Jonathan’s universities were sacked

Opinion: Top 5 winners and losers of the ASUU strike

Opinion: ASUU strike – Oga Wike, abeg sack ALL the lecturers!

ASUU strike update: Don’t send your children to school, we won’t teach them – Lecturers warn parents

University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

Opinion: ASUU strike – A plea to the striking lecturers

No more honorary degrees for political office holders – Vice Chancellors’ Association

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