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Universities May Charge Students N80,000 for Electricity Due to High Tariffs

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The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has warned that university students may be charged N80,000 or more to cover the high electricity tariffs. Universities are struggling to afford the over N200m monthly electricity bills, which have increased significantly since the introduction of the Band A system and the recent 300% tariff hike. Many universities […]

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Universities Face Fresh Crisis as FG, ASUU Meet, Workers Protest

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to meet with the Federal Government on July 25, 2024, to discuss its unmet demands. This comes as non-academic staff of universities prepare for a one-day protest on Tuesday over their withheld four-month salaries. ASUU chapters across campuses have been engaging in protests, threatening another round

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Google Engineer Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops First Igbo Text-to-Speech Model

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In a groundbreaking achievement, Google software engineer Ijemma Onwuzulike has developed the first-ever Igbo speech-to-text model, known as IgboSpeech. This Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) model boasts a impressive Word Error Rate (WER) of 29, paving the way for significant advancements in language processing and understanding. “The first Igbo speech-to-text model is here!” Onwuzulike announced on

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JAMB Exposes 3,000 Fake Graduates, Decries Illegal Admissions

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has uncovered a shocking 3,000 cases of fake graduates who never attended university. This revelation was made by the Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities. According to Oloyede, these individuals never set foot in a classroom, yet claim to

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Government Meets with SSANU, NASU to Avert Looming Strike

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The Federal Government has scheduled a meeting with the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) to address the unions’ demands and prevent a potential strike. The meeting, set for Thursday, comes after the expiration of a two-week ultimatum issued by the Joint Action

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House of Representatives to Investigate WAEC’s Revenue and Expenditures

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The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Basic Education to investigate the West African Examination Council’s (WAEC) Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from 2018 to 2023. This decision follows a motion brought by Representative Amobi Ogah, who expressed concerns over WAEC’s financial management and potential misuse of public funds. WAEC, a treasury-funded organization, receives

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FG, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike in Universities

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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held a meeting on Wednesday to prevent a potential strike by the union. The meeting, which took place at the Minister of Education’s office in Abuja, aimed to address the outstanding issues affecting the university system. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, stated that the

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Oyo State Government Opens Portal for Recruitment of 7,000 Teachers

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The Oyo State government has launched a recruitment portal for the hiring of 7,000 teachers for public primary schools in the state. The portal, which went live on Tuesday at 6 pm, is part of the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment among its citizens. According to the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education

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Admission Cut-Off Marks to be Determined on July 18

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A crucial meeting has been scheduled for July 18, 2024, to determine the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The meeting will bring together the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), vice-chancellors of universities, rectors of polytechnics, provosts of colleges of education, and other stakeholders in the education sector. The meeting, chaired

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Universities Face Imminent Shutdown as Non-Teaching Staff Unions Demand Unpaid Salaries

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to pay four months’ withheld salaries. Failure to meet this demand may result in a shutdown of universities and inter-university centres across the country. In a letter

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