One of the university-based unions, the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has issued the Federal Government (FG) a 2 weeks ultimatum to pay five months of withheld salaries of its members, amongst other grievances or face a nationwide protest scheduled to commence on November 14, 2024.
Following the hike in tuition fee by the school management, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has kicked against the University of Lagos (UNILAG) management, dissociating itself from any agreement on the proposed fee hike.
Femi Otedola, a billionaire and philanthropist has announced the donation of N3.7 billion towards the construction of a new building for the Engineering Faculty at Augustine University, Ilara Epe, Lagos State.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will commence from Friday, October 25 to end on Friday, December 20, 2024.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has directed vice-chancellors, provosts and rectors of tertiary institutions nationwide to admit candidates aged 15, who will reach 16 years old by August 31 2025, which was disclosed in a statement issued by the Board.
The Federal Government (FG) has appointed Dr Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, the Pro-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as the chairman of the 2009 Federal Government Re-negotiation Committee. The Education Minister, Tahir Mamman inaugurated the committee and stated a three-month deadline to conclude negotiations.
