By Maxim Uzoatu The 2024 UNESCO World Philosophy Day is the rave of the moment today, Thursday, December 12 at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The personable Host and Head of Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Ifechi Ndianefoo calls forth the enlightened public to the Read More…
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President Tinubu dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, removes key officials
In a decisive move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and removed key officials, including the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike. This action follows reports of irregularities in the appointment process. The council, led Read More…
Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation transforms lives of Mushin primary school pupils through ‘Kit-a-Child Phase 5’
Friday, September 27th, 2024, marked an unforgettable day for 1,040 pupils across selected primary schools in Mushin Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State, as Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) brought smiles and essential school supplies to these young learners through its impactful Kit-a-Child Programme Phase 5. This annual initiative, timed to support the 2024/2025 school year, Read More…
Government moves to avert looming ASUU strike
In a decisive move to prevent a looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Nigerian government has re-established a seven-member renegotiation committee. This committee is tasked with addressing the 2009 agreements with university-based unions, including ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Read More…
Lagos parents protest boarding fee increase
The recent decision by the Lagos State Government to increase public school boarding fees from ₦35,000 to ₦100,000 per term has sparked widespread protests among parents and guardians. The hike, which represents a nearly 200% increase, has been met with strong opposition from various quarters. “We simply cannot afford this new fee,” said Mrs. Funmi Read More…
Nigeria’s education crisis deepens: Over 18 million children remain out-of-school as new academic session begins
As the 2024/25 academic session approaches, Nigeria’s education crisis continues to deepen, with millions of children expected to remain out of school. By September 9, primary and secondary schools will resume across the country, yet a significant number of students will not return to the classroom, adding to the already alarming statistic of 18.3 million Read More…
UNILAG prepares to showcase athletic excellence at 11th FASU Games
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is gearing up to host the 11th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola announcing that the institution will field 143 athletes in the highly anticipated event. The games, which will be co-hosted by UNILAG and Lagos State University (LASU), are set to take place Read More…
ASUU issues 21-Day ultimatum to Federal and State Governments over unresolved university issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have a long history of disputes, primarily due to unmet agreements and funding issues. This ongoing conflict has once again come to the forefront as ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to address the “outstanding issues” Read More…
LASU and UNILAG to co-host 11th African University Games: A milestone in sports excellence
In an exciting development, the Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are preparing to jointly host the 11th African University Games, scheduled to take place from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29, as announced by Chidiebere Ezeani, the Acting Secretary-General of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA). Ezeani emphasised the significance of Read More…
Meet Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award
Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, a student at Stillman College, Alabama, has made history by becoming the youngest and first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award. The award recognises individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals of social justice, peace, and equality. Adebola was recognised for her advocacy for girls’ rights Read More…