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FG sets a panel to review ASUU’s demands as strike threat continues

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The Federal Government has established a sub-committee to review the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a potential strike. The decision was made during a closed-door meeting between the leadership of ASUU, the Minister of Education, and other officials. The sub-committee will examine the union’s demands, which include improved infrastructure, […]

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FG’s Ban on Under-18 Candidates for WASSCE, NECO Brings Debate

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The Federal Government’s recent directive banning candidates under the age of 18 from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) has sparked a heated debate among stakeholders in the education sector. While the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has backed the policy, the Nigeria Union

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South-East Governors and Lawmakers Intervene to Resolve Student Loan Issues

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The South-East governors and lawmakers have stepped in to address the concerns of students from the region who were excluded from the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, assured that the issues would be resolved and students from the region would soon be included in the

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ASUU Strike: Meeting with Federal Government Postponed

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The proposed meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government, initially scheduled for Monday, has been postponed to August 28. This development comes after ASUU threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the government’s failure to honor the 2009 renegotiated agreement. ASUU’s demands include improvements in university workers’ welfare,

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Uganda and Kenya Verify Nigerian Students’ Records Amid Fake Degree Concerns

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Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda are now verifying the records of Nigerian candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in their countries. This development comes amid concerns about fake degrees and certificate racketeering. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has confirmed that it will not falsify records of any students. The move

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Nigerian Correctional Service Registers Over 10,000 Inmates for WASSCE and NECO Exams

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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has registered over 10,000 inmates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams in the past five years. According to the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, more than 2,000 inmates are enrolled annually for these exams across correctional facilities nationwide. This reflects the growing

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WAEC Withholds 215,267 Results Over Malpractices

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The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results. However, the results of 215,267 candidates, representing 11.92% of the total number of candidates who sat for the examination, have been withheld due to various reported cases of examination malpractice. According to the Head of

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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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