ASUU spins strike action, warns imminent system collapse, alleges 309 professors exit to other African universities
By Suleiman ADAMU, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) contemplates fresh industrial action as last resort, raising the alarm that public universities are at the verge of total collapse with the mass exodus of over 309 Professors already in other African universities, blaming the situation on FG refusal to do the needful for […]
Federal Government Appeals to ASUU to Avert Looming Strike, Assures Commitment to Demands
The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve its planned strike, assuring the union of its commitment to addressing all outstanding demands. ALSO READ: Court orders IGP to arrest Mahmood Yakubu, ex-INEC chairman, despite stepping aside. The plea was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of […]
Senate Moves to Elevate Nigerian Agricultural Institutions to Global Standards
By Peter Jatau, Abuja – July 28, 2025 Disturbed by the poor international recognition and low global ranking of Nigerian agricultural institutions, the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has unveiled a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at repositioning the sector for global relevance. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, made this known […]
Wolves In Shepherds Clothes
Baylor affirms LGBTQ inclusivity Everett Piper OPINION: Last week, Baylor University announced that it had received a grant of approximately $700,000 from the Baugh Foundation to promote LGBTQ inclusivity on its campus. Baylor’s motto is “For the Church, For Texas, For the World.” It describes itself as a Christian university and is a proud member […]
EWEI: Empowering Women Through Peer-to-Peer Education in Kasuwan Magani
Kasuwan Magani, Kaduna State – June 25, 2025 In a continuing effort to combat gender-based violence and promote women’s rights, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) held a peer-to-peer learning session in Kasuwan Magani under the “Together We Can” project. Uche Brown, the Primary Focal Person for the project, explained that the event brought […]
Stakeholders Conduct Facility Inspection at FUAS Kachia, Reaffirm Commitment to Educational Excellence
Peter Jatau, National Assembly, Abuja – June 19, 2025 A high-level delegation led by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, alongside Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Professor Barnabas William Quirix, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUAS), conducted a facility inspection tour of the university […]
ROOSC: Kaduna Reduces Out-of-School Children by 300,000 in Six Months Amid Renewed Education Push
Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria – June 18, 2025 Kaduna State is making significant progress in tackling the long-standing issue of out-of-school children, with government figures indicating a reduction of 300,000 children in just six months. The state, which previously had an estimated 680,000 children out of school, has launched a multi-pronged approach to reintegrate young […]
A Tribute To Excellence And A Call For Continuous Support
By Stephen Waya In the fast-evolving landscape of education, the role of innovation and entrepreneurship has never been more crucial. The Federal Polytechnic Kaduna State stands at the forefront of this revolution, embodying a mission to empower individuals through high-impact, technology-oriented education, training, and research. Recently, this commitment to excellence has been highlighted by the […]
Michael & David Memorial Emergency Preparedness Initiative Hosts Public Sensitization Workshop in Kaduna
By Ehinome Agbon and Osehise Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria, 31 May 2025. The Michael and David Memorial Emergency Preparedness (M&DAMEP) Initiative has held a public sensitization workshop on emergency response at the Catholic Social Centre, Kaduna. The event, which is part of the #Ongoing emergency preparedness program, is dedicated to promoting public awareness and empowering communities […]
Kaduna State Trains Public Officials on Data Disclosure for Transparency in Infrastructure Projects
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria. Zaria, Kaduna State — May 31, 2025 — In a bold step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in infrastructure delivery, Kaduna State has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for public officials from relevant Ministries, the Kaduna State Ministry of Planning and Budget, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Kaduna State Public […]