Category Education

Two new varsities to be approved next week

The National Universities Commission said plans are being concluded to announce the establishment of two new universities in the country which will further bring the total number of institutions in the country to 272. The commission’s acting Executive Secretary, Chris…

FG still paying lecturers with IPPIS —ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said the Federal Government is still using the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System to pay lecturers salaries. National President, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, in an interview, complained that the FG had yet to…

NANS laments rising inflation, economic hardship

The National Association of Nigerian Students has lamented the rising inflation and economic hardship in the country. NANS said the state of the economy is now a threat to the “financial stability of students”. The NANS Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde,…

School owners lament multiple taxations

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has said the multiple taxes they pay to the government are unbearable. Multiple taxation refers to a situation where businesses are subjected to various taxes and levies imposed by different levels of…

Lagos choral seeks investment in music education

The Lagos City Choral has called for support and investment in music education in schools across the country. Speaking at the 35th Lagos City Choral Christmas party-held at the Muson, Director, Lagos City Choral, Sir Emeka Nwokedi, said the state…

Olam gives students educational grants

Olam Agri in Nigeria, an agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre, has awarded grants to the first batch of qualified tertiary institution student beneficiaries of the Seeds for the Future Education Grant. A statement by the firm said grants aimed…

Outgoing LUTH administrator harps on mentoring junior staff

The outgoing Director of Administration, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi Araba, Dr Babajide Grillo, has advised experienced staff to mentor younger ones for smooth and continuity of work ethics, skills, and order. Speaking during his voluntary retirement party held in…

Provost asks male students to study medicine

The Provost, College of Medicine University of Lagos, Prof. David Oke, has called on male students to study medicine. Speaking during the induction ceremony of 25 Medical Laboratory Science graduates, Oke lamented that the female students were excelling and taking…