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Lawmakers urge Chancellor to conduct immediate review of student debt repayments
A group of over 120 UK lawmakers is calling on the Chancellor to urgently review the student loan repayment system, citing an 'unsustainable burden' on graduates.
AAUA lecturers prepare for new strike action over delayed salary adjustments
Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University threaten a new strike as they demand the implementation of a federal-approved salary structure and the payment of long-standing arrears.
Prince Abubakar Audu University dismisses 27 students for academic issues
Prince Abubakar Audu University has dismissed 27 students due to insufficient grades and failure to register for consecutive semesters.
ABU and NAHCON Partner to Introduce MBA in Hajj Operations Management
Ahmadu Bello University and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have launched a partnership to offer a new MBA degree in Hajj Operations Management.
Professor Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Practical Skills Over Academic Degrees to Solve Unemployment
Professor Emmanuel Raymond advocates for a shift from certificate-based education to technical training to curb unemployment and improve Nigeria's economic stability.
LASUED VC Debunks Myths About Female Leadership and Shares University Progress
Prof. Bidemi Bilikis Lafiaji-Okuneye discusses her role as LASUED's pioneer Vice-Chancellor, addressing the challenges of leadership, the myths surrounding female success, and the massive growth in university enrollment and infrastructure.
Body of Benchers Targets Misconduct Among Charge-and-Bail Legal Practitioners
The Body of Benchers is implementing stricter oversight of law faculty admissions and professional standards to curb the prevalence of charge-and-bail legal practices caused by market saturation.
Education Secretary Prioritizes Student Loan Reform
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has identified the student loan system as a top priority, pledging to review interest rates and fairness for graduates despite making no firm promises for change.
ASUU AAUA Branch Signals Impending Strikes Despite Salary Settlements
Lecturers at AAUA warn that clearing salary arrears will not stop a broader industrial action if the state government fails to implement the 2025 federal agreement across all three state-owned universities.
NANS requests review of suspension for Kogi varsity students
The National Association of Nigerian Students is urging the Confluence University of Science and Technology to review the one-year suspension of four students involved in a fight, calling for a more compassionate disciplinary approach.