Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa speaking at the inauguration of the accreditation committee in Abuja.

University Accreditation: FG Bans Borrowed Lecturers and Equipment

The Federal Government has banned tertiary institutions from borrowing lecturers, laboratories, and equipment to deceive regulatory teams during university accreditation exercises. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the directive in Abuja during a committee inauguration. The ministry inaugurated the Ministerial Committee on Strengthening the Accreditation and Quality Assurance System. Consequently, regulators will now assess…

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Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Unions Begin Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage

Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike Monday Over Minimum Wage

Academic and non-academic workers in Nasarawa State tertiary institutions on Monday began an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the New National Minimum Wage. The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) announced the action after a meeting of union leaders held in Lafia, the state capital. Union blames government for strike Speaking to…

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exual harassment bill passed by Nigerian Senate

Senate Approves 14-Year Jail Bill for Sex Abuse in Schools

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…

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