The Nigeria Union of Teachers has said it is participating fully in the Nigeria Labour Congress strike and as such, the ongoing West African Secondary School Certificate Examination should be suspended. But the Secretary General of NUT, Dr Mike Ike-Ene, said NUT was the worst hit in earning ridiculous salaries in Nigeria. The Organised Labour […]
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The authorities of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have expelled a 100-level student, Olanrewaju AbdulKadir, for allegedly demanding ransom from the parents of his missing colleague. AbdulKadir’s expulsion was confirmed in the university’s weekly bulletin, signed by the director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun. The expelled student, with matriculation number 22/52HL004 is of
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The Head of the Nigeria National Office West African Examinations Council, Dr Amos Dangut has appealed for an exemption from the strike embarked upon by the organised labour to enable the council to conduct the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination without disruptions. The ongoing WASSCE commenced on April 30 and will end on
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Electricity and water supply to the two buildings housing the Senate and the House of Representatives have been shut down by Nigerian workers. Edugist reports that other facilities in the National Assembly complex are also affected. The development came after members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour
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The Parliamentary Staff Union of Nigeria joined the indefinite strike action called by Organised Labour, shutting down the National Assembly. The two gates of the Assembly complex were shut by the union with workers and other visitors unable to gain access. The electricity and water supply to the two buildings housing the Senate and the
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The visions we have for our lives as teachers often clash with the harsh reality we face. Constant work, limited time for family and friends, financial struggles… It all can be disheartening. You’re not alone if you find yourself working tirelessly, living paycheck to paycheck, and feeling trapped in your career. Many teachers find themselves
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1. Initiation of Wage Reviews: – Under President Shagari’s administration in 1981, Nigeria saw its first national minimum wage law, prompted by advocacy from the Nigerian Labour Congress. 2. Divergent Views Between Federal and State Governments: – In 2019, while the federal government approved a national minimum wage of N30,000, some states, like Zamfara, expressed
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What is Post UTME? Post UTME also Post JAMB is short for Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It is an exam written by JAMB candidates just after the UTME before admission. This is to show you the updated list of schools that usually write post-utme exams. Be informed that his list is based on previous
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According to the World Health Organization, nearly one in four students worldwide is affected by mental health issues. Studies also believe that these students tend to get worse grades. Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, particularly for students who face numerous academic, social, and personal pressures. Overcoming mental health challenges is not
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on has announced the release of 3,921 outstanding 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board also announced a rescheduled examination for 24,535 candidates after it analysed the process and conduct of the previous examination in some centres where there were
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The Kogi State Government has announced the rescue of the remaining eight kidnapped students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara. Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that the students were rescued in a Kwara State forest in an operation carried out in collaboration with the government of the state. Suspected bandits had swooped on
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The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions will today (Monday) hold a public hearing on bills seeking the establishment of federal universities and colleges of agriculture in some states of the country. The committee will deliberate on “A Bill for an Act to establish Federal University of Agriculture, Ute-Okpu, Delta State; A
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In a stirring address at the Tenth Distinguished Leadership Series hosted by the Abuja Leadership Centre, Professor Toyin Falola, a luminary in African history, delivered a sobering critique of the state of public university governance in Nigeria. With eloquence and insight, Professor Falola highlighted the pervasive influence of political interference as a hindrance to the
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The Director General of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), David Shofoyeke, has pinpointed a critical issue plaguing the educational landscape of Northern Nigeria: the glaring inadequacies in teachers’ professional development. Speaking at the inauguration of a transformative training workshop in Kano, Shofoyeke emphasised the pivotal role of robust professional development programs
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