How Nigerian university spent N5bn illegally, failed to remit N578 million IGR – Audit Report
For the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, the report flagged 32 instances of non-compliance, amounting to over six billion ...
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How Nigerian university spent N64 million on unapproved Christmas, Sallah gifts –Audit Report
Other violations include the university’s failure to remit over N578 million in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and a N40 million ...
Abia begins statewide anthrax vaccination campaign
Abia State Government official said the campaign became necessary following a recent anthrax outbreak in cattle in Nasarawa, reported by ...
Nigerians decry high fees in private schools, lament quality
A cross-section of the respondents blamed the phenomenon on the lack of effective monitoring of schools by government regulatory agencies.
ASUU speaks on controversial appointment of vice-chancellor by Nigerian university
The union, at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting recently resolved to call on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in ...
Otti renames Abia Poly after Ogbonnaya Onu
The governor said that Ogbonnaya Onu made significant contributions to the development of Abia State and the nation at large.
Nigerian university students protest fees hike
The students who moved around the university premises could be seen chanting songs and waving different placards.
Police arrest EFCC impersonators robbing varsity students
Also recovered from the robbers were four EFCC jackets, two EFCC ID cards, one toy gun and four EFCC search ...
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Reps urge FG to suspend hike in fees in universities, unity schools
The lawmakers say the increase in fees could cause disruptions for students who cannot afford them and that while many ...
Earth Day: Environmentalists call for change of behaviour
“When you carelessly manage your waste and pollute your environment, they have a quiet way of getting back to your ...
#NigeriaDecides2023: Abaribe defeats Gov Ikpeazu to win senatorial election in Abia
Abaribe contested the election under the platform of APGA.
Two university students found dead in their room
The police say they are investigating the incident.
Nigerian govt inaugurates governing councils for agric universities
The minister also advised the council members to refrain from interfering in the day-to-day running of the universities as their ...
ASUU Strike: Lecturers’ union rejects government’s salary increase offer
ASUU has been on strike since February despite meetings between the lecturers' union and the federal government.
VOX POP: What we’re doing with our time while ASUU strike continues – University students
“I would say that this strike, in a way, is not a waste of time for me.”
Contractor returns to Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road project
The Federal Executive Council, in 2021, re-approved the project for funding by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), through the ...
ASUU backs disengagement of 400 university workers
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, in Abia State last month disengaged the workers
Nigeria university disengages 460 workers
The workers were employed by the last administration in the university.
Abia university targets N800 million revenue from catfish
“On assumption of duty as the vice-chancellor, l met a Fishery/Aquaculture department without a single tadpole.”
Abia university builds 10 student hostels in 1 year – VC
“We built these hostels from our IGR and each room has its own toilet.”
