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Zamfara Government Alleges Diversion of N10bn Earmarked for Construction of University

23Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Zamfara Government Alleges Diversion of N10bn Earmarked for Construction of University

The Zamfara Sate Government has alerted public attention to the diversion of N10bn appropriated for the construction of a state university under the administration of former governor Abdulazizi Yari. This was expressed by Commissioner for Finance in the state, Alhaji Rabiu Garba during a press briefing on Tuesday in the state capital, Gusau. Garba said finance records revealed the fund was appropriated and transferred in two batches but the money was diverted, PM News reported. “Based on the records available to us, the past administration in the state had diverted the sum of N10.8bn from the N37bn refunded to the state by the Federal Government for the construction of 14 federal roads. “We learned that in May 2019, N10.8bn was transferred to the university’s projects account b...

Ibadan Poly Sacks Lecturer for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

20Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Child Abuse, Corruption, Crime, Education, Nigeria, Safety, Women Empowerment

Ibadan Poly Sacks Lecturer for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has terminated the appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kelani Ajadi Omotoso, for alleged sexual misconduct. The institution’s Registrar/Secretary to the Council, M. T. Fawale, who released a statement explaining situation said the lecturer was sacked for his involvement in actions which resulted in “embarrassing and tarnishing the image” of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. The termination letter of Mr. Kelani reads: “You will recall that you were engaged in an inappropriate behaviour and a poorly managed relationship with your former student. These resulted in embarrassing and tarnishing the image of your employer, The Polytechnic, Ibadan. You will also recall your responses and appearances before the investiga...

Conduct Weekly COVID-19 Risk Assessment – FG Tells Schools

18Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria, Safety

Conduct Weekly COVID-19 Risk Assessment – FG Tells Schools

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has directed schools to conduct COVIDD-19 risk assessment weekly. The directive comes as part of measures to contain the spread of dreaded COVID-19 virus as more states are set to fully reopen schools on Monday. The NCDC equally ordered local governments and states to conduct monthly and quarterly COVID-19 risk assessment in schools. The assessment will give an insight of schools’ level of compliance with safety measures such as physical distancing, hand-washing and the use of face masks, without which safety of students can be jeopardized. In line with Presidential Task Force (PTF) approval for phased reopening of schools, states such as Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta and Kogi States. States, where schools are resuming on Monday, includ...

18Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Corruption, Education, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

UNILAG Crisis: Panel Submits Report

The Special Presidential Visitation Panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the removal of suspended Vice-Chancellor, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has submitted its report. African News Today gathered that the report was submitted to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu by Chairman of the panel, Prof Tukur Sa’ad after the completion of their two weeks assignment which commenced on August 26, 2020. Adamu, who received the report on behalf of Buhari, said: “The visitor of the university, after due consideration of the report, will take a decision on the matter as appropriate in order to restore peace and conducive learning atmosphere in the university of Lagos and the university system as a whole.” The suspended Vice-Chancellor was removed from office by t...

14Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

Ekiti Set to Reopen Schools, Fixes Date

The governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has ratified September 21 for the resumption of primary and secondary schools in the South West state. This comes after the recent approval by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) for the reopening of schools which have been shut since March in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Fayemi made the announcement in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday evening. He approved October 2 as resumption date for tertiary institutions in Ekiti State, subject to each institution’s governing council decision. According to the governor, students in students in SSS II, JSS III and Primary 6 are to resume on September 21, while students in SSS I, JSS II and Primary 5 and 4 are to resume from September 28. He added that Students in JSS I and Primary 1-...

Schools in Lagos State to Begin Phased Opening for the 2020/2021 Session from 21/09/2020

13Sep

By adminNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, Lagos News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Schools in Lagos State to Begin Phased Opening for the 2020/2021 Session from 21/09/2020

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Lagos State Mrs Folasade Adefisayo has announced the plans for *both Public and Private Schools* resumption in the State after the lockdown of schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also wish to congratulate SS 3 students who have successfully completed their WASSCE exams and urge them to stay safe even as they await their results. The plans for reopening for *a new 2020/2021 academic session* are as follows: *PUBLIC SCHOOLS* The Ministry is adopting a phased approach to opening *public schools* . This phased approach to opening will enable *public schools* meet COVID-19 social distance rules and safety protocols and will help us watch the behaviour of the pandemic as we gradually open up our schools. The present JS 3 and SS 2 ...

10Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Security

UNIABUJA Prone to Bandit Attacks – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah has said Federal government approved the sum of N400m for the building of perimeter fence for the institution. Na’Allah appealed to the government to protect the university from encroachment, revealing that the staff and students live in fear of bandits, Sahara Reporters reports. The VC said this during a visit by the Director, Department of Development Control of the Federal Capital Territory, Murkta Galadima on Tuesday, a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Habib Yakoob said. Na’Allah said the bandits, encroachment on their lands and erection of illegal structures were hindering the developmental strides in the university and posing security threat to students and staff. The stat...

ASUU Kicks Against Resumption of Tertiary Institutions, See Reason

7Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety

ASUU Kicks Against Resumption of Tertiary Institutions, See Reason

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned against reopening of universities at the moment as it could lead to second wave of COVID-19 in the country. This was disclosed by the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Igbana Ajir in Mukurdi, Benue State at the weekend. Ajir cautioned that reopening of tertiary institutions now without proper arrangement to contain the spread of COVID-19 such as hostel accommodation, availability of facilities to enable social distancing in large and overcrowded classrooms among others would be counterproductive, Guardian reports. Speaking on establishment of illegal universities, he wondered how government have allegedly turned establishment of universities into constituency projects. Ajir said, “The visitors of these new institutions are...

Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

4Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Economy, Education, Finance, News, Nigeria, Safety, Transportation

Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

Reviews curfew from 12am to 4am Lifts ban on market, cinema and gym Approves reopening of NYSC orientation camp The Nigerian government has ratified the phased reopening of educational institutions across all states of the federation after schools were closed in March as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19. Government tasked state government and stakeholders in the education sector to commence preparations for the full resumption of schools and also approved the extension of curfew from the initial 10 pm to 4 pm to 12 am to 4 am. The extension of the mandate of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF), was extended from September till December 31. Briefing reporters in Abuja, Dr. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the PFT said, “For educational...

Petrol Price Increment: We Either Confront Government on the Street Now or Be Consumed – TASUED Students’ Union

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Economy, Education, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Petrol Price Increment: We Either Confront Government on the Street Now or Be Consumed – TASUED Students’ Union

The Students’ Union Government of Tai Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State has rejected the hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N148 to N151.56k per litre. The PMS price regulatory agency had announced an increase to N151.56k per litre for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation retail outlets while the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria instructed its members in the South-West to dispense at N162. Describing it as an act of war on Nigerian students, TASUED Students Union President, Abdul-Azeez Lekan Soneye said it was time for them to confront the government or be consumed. He said, “War is coming. And it will consume everyone of us here if care is not taken. Electricity fee has been hiked by 300...