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Federal government tasks universities on ethics, frowns at sexual harassment of students
The Federal Government has admonished governing councils and managements of the nation’s universities to formulate policies and regulations that would guard against unethical academic activities, sexual harassment as well as establishing a code of ethics for staff.
Official: Enforcement, implementation of laws problem in Nigeria
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ifeoma Anabogwu, has said that enforcement and implementation of laws posed a great problem in Nigeria.
IPPIS: Why CBN, NNPC are not on our platform
The Integrated Personnel Payroll Integrated System says the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, the Federal Inland Revenue Service and a few other agencies are not on their platform because these agencies are revenue-generating entities.
100 fake professors uncovered in Nigerian universities
No fewer than 100 fake professors have been uncovered in Nigerian universities by the National Universities Commission, NUC.
Sonny Echono emerges president of Nigerian Institute of Architects
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono, has emerged the new President, Nigerian Institute of Architects.
ASUU: No going back on our rejection of IPPIS
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said on Wednesday there is no going back on its rejection of the Federal Government’s Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
IPPIS: ASUU directs members to disregard federal government circular on enrolment
The Leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday directed its members to disregard the purported circular from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to enroll academic staff on the Integrated Payment and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) from Monday.
CONUA embraces IPPIS
As the window for workers in the universities and colleges of Education to enrol for the Integrated Personel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) opens on Monday, the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), has called on its members and other academics to embrace the payment system.
18-year old Nigerian receives merit award for emerging overall best in WASSCE
An 18-year-old Nigerian, Peter Arotiba, from Kogi State, has been awarded the National Distinction and Merit Award by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for emerging overall best student in the 2018 examinations. Arotiba, who...
Paedophilia: Australian universities cut ties with Britain’s Prince Andrew
Two Australian universities severed ties with a charity founded by Prince Andrew Wednesday, after the British royal refused to recant his friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
N10 billion universities’ solar power projects to combat climate change – minister
The Federal Government has awarded itself pass mark for major steps taken so far to combat climate change; particularly the N10 billon generated from issuance of Green Bond, that is generating cleaner energy for seven universities using solar power.
Ogun government to propose health insurance scheme for less privileged
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration was considering putting in place Health Insurance Scheme that would enable the people access affordable and quality healthcare services in the State.
Attahiru Jega: Improving integrity of elections critical to democratic growth
Professor Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that improving the integrity of elections is key to the democratic development of any nation.
Attahiru Jega: Nigeria’s electoral process has historically been flawed
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, said that improving the integrity of elections is key to the democratic development of any nation.
Improving integrity of elections critical to democratic growth – ex-INEC chief
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says that improving the integrity of elections is key to democratic development of any nation,
Senate re-introduces bill to establish South East commission
Clause 15 (2a) of the bill which identifies source of funding for the commission, stipulates that the equivalent of 10% of the total monthly statutory allocation due to the member states of the commission shall be from the federation account.
Hong Kong protests rage after day of heavy violence, arrests
Riot police stormed through the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district on Tuesday, deploying tear gas and making arrests as they tried to clear the streets where thousands of anti-government protesters had turned out.
NASWE scribe, 15 others promoted as professors at University of Ibadan
The National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE), Professor James Ayanrinde Ayangunna, is among the 16 academic staff newly appointed as full-fledged professors at the University of Ibadan.
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Peter Etebo set for talks with Stoke City manager over lack of playing time
Nigerian Stoke City midfielder Peter Etebo has expressed frustration over his lack of game time under Micheal O’Neil since returning from injury.
Senate considers bill to address food security problems in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday commenced legislative action to address the country’s food security problems when it considered a Bill to that effect.
Niger Delta youths urges President Buhari to inaugurate NDDC board to avert crisis
Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) and the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-agitators, Ijaw Youth Council, amongst others have urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to be deterred by criticisms of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) saying it was the handiwork of enemies of the region orchestrated by youths outside the region.
Court remands 60 Shiite members in Kuje, Suleja correctional centres
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday, remanded 60 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise called Shi’ite Group, in the Nigeria Correctional Service facilities at Kuje and Suleja.
Police release emergency numbers for Yuletide
The Nigeria Police Force has released a list of phone numbers that members of the public can call if they are in trouble.
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Adeniran Ogunsanya college to be upgraded to university – Lagos governor
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said the state government owned Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education is to be upgraded to a University of Education.
Jose Mourinho eyes huge £90 million transfer swoop for Serie A star
Jose Mourinho is targeting a bumper £90million transfer swoop for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports.
NHIS tasks Lagos government to constitute health scheme governing council
As debates continue on the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, has picked holes in its structure, saying, it lacks a constituted governing council.
Omoyele Sowore: US government calls for respect for rule of law
The United States government has expressed concerns over the rearrest of former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Mr. Omoyele Sowore, by the Department of State Security Services (DSS) on Friday.
Russia banned from all global sport by world anti-doping agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has imposed a four-year ban on Russia from all global sport, including the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 World Cup.