44 m. ago FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns

By Gabriel Dike The National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, over the exclusion of the union in renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. In a protest letter signed by NAMDA National President, Dr. Nosa Orhue and the acting Secretary General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, warned that […] The post FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Peter Obi, Aregbesola, Ezekwesili, others grace Ayo Adebanjo symposium

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, former Education Minister, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, popular activist, Dele Farotimi among other prominent Nigerians graced the inaugural Ayo Adebanjo symposium held at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Thursday. The symposium was organised by pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, to commemorate the […] The post Peter Obi, Aregbesola, Ezekwesili, others grace Ayo Adebanjo symposium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all its tertiary institutions nationwide to henceforth advertise all job vacancies publicly. The ministry issued the directive in an official statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the directive aimed to promote transparency, equity, and open competition in the […]

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6 d. ago FG stops acting VCs, rectors, provosts from contesting substantive positions

Following recent crisis which trailed appointment of institutional heads in certain public universities and other tertiary institutions nationwide, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Thursday approved the implementation of a guiding policy on eligibility for the appointment of Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts. The policy, which was announced by the Director of Press, Read More

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6 d. ago FG orders Federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has directed all Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to advertise available vacancies through public mediums. This directive was issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, as part of the Ministry’s renewed commitment to fairness and integrity in the education sector. According to Read More

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7 d. ago Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig

Abdulkabir Muhammed At the Convocation Lecture, the fourth event in the ongoing 28th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, the National chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Chairman of the occasion, and the Minister of Education and convocation lecturer, Dr Tunji Alausa reiterated the imperative of unity and patriotism in achieving national […] The post Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Medical, dental consultants seek end to Umahi varsity crisis

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Old Ohaozara Medical and Dental Consultants Forum, a group of indigenous medical and dental experts, has urged the Federal Ministries of Education and Health and Social Welfare to step in quickly. They want resolution to the conflict between Prof. Jesse Uneke, Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health […] The post Medical, dental consultants seek end to Umahi varsity crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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1 week ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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2 w. ago “I’m A Red Cap Chief In Igboland, Ezekwesili Shouldn’t Ask Me To Shut Up” – Senator Nwaebonyi

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has expressed displeasure over a recent fall out between him and former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. Recall that Senator Nwaebonyi clashed with the former minister during a Senate disciplinary committee’s hearing of a case involving Senate President Godswil Akpabio and suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Apoti-Udaghan. INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “I’m A Red Cap Chief In Igboland, Ezekwesili Shouldn’t Ask Me To Shut Up” – Senator Nwaebonyi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senator Nwebonyi’s outbursts to Oby Ezekwesili too crude for a woman regarded as a pride to the nation – PDP women leader

Carpets nursing students for disrespecting First Lady By Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) women leader and former governorship aspirant, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, has frowned at the recent public outbursts of Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of Ebonyi North against former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, describing it as a dangerous trend that […] The post Senator Nwebonyi’s outbursts to Oby Ezekwesili too crude for a woman regarded as a pride to the nation – PDP women leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abel Oluwamuyiwa assumes duty as Education Ministry’s new perm sec

Tribune Online Abel Oluwamuyiwa assumes duty as Education Ministry’s new perm sec The new Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Enitan Oluwamuyiwa, assumed office on Thursday with a charge to the ministry's staff to rededicate themselves to the ongoing transformation in the education sector. Abel Oluwamuyiwa assumes duty as Education Ministry’s new perm sec Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC

Tribune Online FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC     THE Federal Government has directed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to expedite action on the collation of data for eligible Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from Polytechnics for mobilisation for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, gave the directive to NBTE, following […] FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ

Tribune Online Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ ..construction work resumes on site June – Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to take over the completion of the National Library of Nigeria headquarters building project, which has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, […] Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Sorry for the insults,’ Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi

Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, over her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. PUNCH Online reports that Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi clashed on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on a fresh petition from Read More

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3 w. ago Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’

Tribune Online Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’ Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has explained why she told Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the senator representing Ebonyi North, to “shut up” during a heated exchange at the Senate Ethics Committee hearing. Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago I’m pleased with my verbal exchange with Nwebonyi – Ezekwesili

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has defended her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday, Ezekwesili stated that she is pleased with her verbal engagement with the Imo lawmaker, saying that the Read More

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3 w. ago I don’t regret insulting Ezekwesili at senate hearing – Nwaebonyi

The senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has defended his clash with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili Read More

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3 w. ago ICYMI: ‘You’re a fool’, Senator, Ezekwesili trade insults at hearing

There was a heated exchange between Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili was present at the hearing alongside Abiola Read More

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