The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Orowurukwo, Port Harcourt, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has encouraged newly retired staff of the institution to embrace productive ventures such as farming, book writing, and community service as they transition into post-service life. Zeb-Obipi gave the...
The Association of Nigerian Universities Alumni has warned of an impending crisis across the nation’s universities, urging the Federal Government to act swiftly to avert another disruptive strike by university-based unions. In a statement issued after its Special Bi-Annual Delegates Conference held from...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day protest for Thursday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands. Acting under the Joint Action Committee, both unions have directed a...
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has warned candidates seeking internship placements at the institution to desist from paying anyone for assistance, stressing that the process is entirely free. Prof. Ize-Iyamu gave the warning while ad...
The Niger State Government has approved a new retirement age of 65 years for teachers across the state, effective from January 1, 2026. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made the announcement during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration organized by the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun and Chair of NUT have called for collaborative teaching among teachers, parents, policymakers, communities. This was the thrust of an event by the state wing of NUT, to mark Teachers’ Day, at Tea...