ASUU President Osodeke Criticizes Governors for Establishing Underfunded State Universities
Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has raised concerns about governors establishing state universities without sufficient funding. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Thursday, Osodeke accused many governors of duplicating universities in their states to access funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). “Any governor […]
Federal Judges Halt Key Aspects of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Amid Legal Challenges
Two federal court judges in Kansas and Missouri have halted parts of the Biden administration’s student loan repayment plan introduced last year, which aims to lower borrowers’ monthly payments and expedite debt forgiveness. The injunctions stem from lawsuits filed by Republican-led states, claiming that the administration exceeded its authority with the SAVE (Saving on a […]
Louisiana Mandates Ten Commandments Display in Public School Classrooms
Louisiana has become the first US state to mandate that every public school classroom, from elementary to university level, must display a poster of the Ten Commandments. Governor Jeff Landry signed the Republican-backed measure into law on Wednesday, citing the commandments as “the foundational documents of our state and national government.” The new law is […]
Kano Govt Takes Steps to Improve State Education
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has declared a state of emergency in the education sector. The announcement was made on Saturday during an event where the governor distributed educational materials to schools, awarded scholarships to students, and provided soft loans to teachers. Governor Yusuf revealed that the state government has recruited over 5,000 new […]
DANGER OF COMFORT ZONE
Chapter 1: Stagnation and Lack of Growth Once upon a time, there lived a man named James who cherished his comfort zone like a warm, cozy blanket. James had been working the same job at the local library for 20 years. He enjoyed the predictability of his daily routine: cataloging books, helping patrons, and reading […]
(ASUU) Issues Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Withheld Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, demanding the payment of public university lecturers’ withheld salaries. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke expressed frustration over the Federal Government’s partial payment of withheld salaries from 2022, highlighting that lecturers were paid for only four out of […]
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal to Open May 24, 2024
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan application portal will officially open on May 24, 2024. This announcement was made yesterday by NELFUND spokesman Nasir Ayitogo. “The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), led by its Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, are thrilled to announce the 24th of […]
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a potential nationwide strike unless the federal government addresses its demands within two weeks. This ultimatum was announced by the President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, during a press conference at the union’s national headquarters in Abuja. Professor Osodeke criticized the government for its failure to appoint […]
Students Stage Walkout During VCU Graduation Over Governor’s Speech
During the graduation ceremony at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Saturday, a significant number of students staged a walkout, reportedly in response to the appearance of the state governor, Glenn Youngkin, as the commencement speaker. The protest reflects ongoing tensions surrounding campus demonstrations and, more broadly, concerns over the Israel-Gaza conflict. This incident occurs amid […]
Columbia University Cancels May 15 Commencement Ceremony
Columbia University has announced the cancellation of its university-wide commencement ceremony originally set for May 15. Many graduating seniors have faced disruptions to milestone events like high school graduations due to the pandemic. In a statement released Monday morning, the university explained its decision to prioritize Class Days and school-level ceremonies. “Based on input from […]
