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JAMB Exposes 3,000 Fake Graduates, Decries Illegal Admissions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NANS Urges FG to Uphold Ban on Togo, Benin University Certificates

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the Federal Government against lifting the ban on certificates obtained from universities in Togo and the Republic of Benin. In a statement signed by its National Senate Clerk, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, NANS warned that reversing the suspension would have dire consequences for the country’s education system. Odunayo

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NANS Rejects Single Term Bill for President and Governors

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected a proposed bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors. The bill, introduced by 35 members of the House of Representatives, aims to reduce the cost of governance and promote rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones. NANS

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Student Loan, Over 60,000 Students Apply in 6 Days, NELFUND Reports

Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), confirmed that the Fund received over 60,000 applicants of the student loan since Friday after the opening of NELFUND portal for students at federal institutions. This statement was made on Thursday when the managing director was addressing the media in Abuja. He said that

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