EDUCATION

Tinubu Cancels 40% IGR Deduction Policy For Federal Universities

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has announced the immediate cancellation of the automatic deduction of 40% from the internally generated revenues (IGR) of federal universities, citing the ill-timed nature of the policy. The president’s announcement was conveyed by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman,

EDUCATION

Ogun Govt. To Hold Education Summit January 2024

Daily Dispatch November 16, 2023

 The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu has revealed the readiness of Prince Dapo Abiodun led-administration to hold Education Summit in January 2024, in order to ensure improved, qualitative and accessible education system in the State. Prof. Arigbabu revealed this while playing host to the Association of Primary School

EDUCATION

Lecturer found dead in his office

Daily Dispatch November 16, 2023

A lecturer of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Ayo Ojediran, was reported to have slumped and died in his office. The deceased lectured at the Department of Science And Technology Education, Faculty of Education. It was gathered that the lecturer was found dead in his office on November 14, 2023 by some of […]

EDUCATION

Nigeria Ranks No.1 Country with Students in US- Report

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2023

In a pivotal moment for international education, the newly released 2023 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange underscores the United States as the preferred destination for global students. Of particular significance is the remarkable 22.2 percent increase in Nigerian student enrollment totaling 17,640 for the 2022/2023 academic year. Nigeria is the

EDUCATION

ASUU Orders members to join nationwide workers’ strike

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2023

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, a professor of soil science, directed compliance in a letter to ASUU zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons across the country. NLC […]

EDUCATION

WAEC set to conduct computer based exam

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2023

In line with global best practices, the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that it has concluded plans to migrate its WASSCE for Private Candidates Examination Diets from Paper and Pencil Test to Computer Based Examination (CBE). According to a press […]