Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for Japan to participate in the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in the City of Yokohama from August 28-30.
NASU, SSANU Begin Nationwide Strike, Say It Will Be Total
Non-Teaching staff unions in universities have directed all branches and members to comply with the proposed strike that commences today, declaring that it would be total and comprehensive.
FG Appoints Executive Secretaries For Universities Commission
The Federal Government on Friday approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf as Deputy Executive Secretary (Academics) and Dr. Kidado Kumo as Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration) for the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Chinese Government Awards Scholarships To 58 Nigerians
The Chinese Government has reportedly awarded scholarships to 58 Nigerians among whom were 16 doctorate degree students, 39 masters’ degree and three undergraduates.
N30,000 Minimum Wage To Corps Members Not Yet Feasible– DG-NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed that it cannot at the moment, pay the N30,000 minimum wage to corps members because it is yet to get such directive from the Federal Government. Also, disclosed a plan to hand over fake graduates coming for mobilization to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for prosecution.