Wednesday, October 27, 2010

LASU VC In Trouble, Assemblymen Demand His Sack

Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence  on the Vice Chancellor of theLagos State University (LASU), Professor Lateef  Hussain.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

NUC May Axe 36 Courses In LASU

Except some drastic measures are taken, the Lagos State University, South-West Nigeria, would collapse soon, Lagos lawmakers have said.

Governor Amaechi Sues ASUU

As the state branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities join their counterparts nationwide on strike today,the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi says the state government is preparing to go to court against the state branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for embarking on an unnecessary strike.

HOD Stresses Importance Of Broadcast Media

The Head of Department of Mass Communication, Wolex Polytechnic, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, Mr. Fatai Akinbola, has stressed the importance of the broadcast media in the operation of the country's democracy.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sex For Cash Booms In Varsities, UNILAG Shuts Female Hostels By Midnight

Sex business is booming on university compuses across the country even as Nigerians continue to lament the poor state of the country’s education.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Exam Cheating: Governor Sacks 17 School Principals

At least 17 school principals in Benue State have been sacked by the Governor  Gabriel Suswam-led administration for allegedly aiding and abetting examination  malpractice in parts of the state.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Educationist Laments Fall In Education Standard

The National President of Union of Unity Schools Association of Nigeria, UUSAN, John Osodi, has called on the government to resuscitate the dying educational sector.

Friday, October 15, 2010

6 Corps Members Die In Lagos, 26 Absconded

Six corps members serving in Lagos State, South West of Nigeria lost their lives  while serving their fatherland while 26 others posted to the state absconded.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Students Protest Increase In Fees

Academic activities at the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State have been paralysed following students protest over increase in tuition fees.

Student Wants Female President

Nigeria is currently undergoing another transition programme from one civilian administration to another.
Next year, it is expected that a new civilian president will emerge to direct the affairs of the country.
 The presidential aspirants from different political parties have indicated their intention to run in the next election, but there is one thing I’m sure most of us have not noticed. All the aspirants are men!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Minister Tasks NECO On Malpractices

FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, has urged the National Examinations Council (NECO) to fight and eradicate examination malpractices in the country.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Don Blames Mass Failure In Exams On UPE

Dr Abba Abubakar, a lecturer in the department of Adult Education, Bayero University, Kano, has attributed the mass failure of students in national examinations to the Universal Primary Education programme (UPE) introduced in 1976.

Akwa Ibom Vasity Gets NUC's Nod

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday granted licence of operation to  the Akwa Ibom State University of Science and Technology with a charge to set and  maintain academic standards.

Monday, October 4, 2010

ASUU Strike Paralyses LASU

Academic activities have been paralysed at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, Lagos State as the strike embarked upon by the institution’s branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, enters its second week.