Education
ASUU Raises Alarm Over Impending Crisis with Kano State Government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Yusuf Maitama University, Kano, has sounded a warning regarding a potential conflict with the Kano State Government, citing negligence of their demands.
In a statement jointly signed by Branch Chairman Comrade Mansur Said and Secretary Comrade Yusuf Ahmed Gwarzo on Wednesday, the union highlighted three critical issues affecting its members: improving conditions of service, enhancing the university’s growth through sustainable funding, and safeguarding University Autonomy and Academic Freedom.
Expressing frustration over failed attempts to engage the state government, ASUU felt compelled to bring these concerns to public attention.
Regarding conditions of service, ASUU demanded the immediate payment of outstanding Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) totaling N178,705,735.91, as agreed upon in an earlier arrangement with the Kano State Government. However, no progress has been made on this front.
Additionally, the union called for the settlement of Consequential Adjustment Arrears amounting to N111,321,792.18 and implementation of the newly-approved Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure II (CONUASS II), a measure already applied in Federal Universities.
ASUU also urged the government to honor the provisional Wage Award of N35,000 for six months, which civil servants in the state have received but university staff have not.
On the issue of university funding, ASUU appealed for the completion of ongoing projects and supplementary funding for academic staff training, citing a historical challenge of insufficient budget allocations.
Highlighting the importance of University Autonomy and Academic Freedom, ASUU called for the prompt reconstitution of the University Governing Council, emphasizing its critical role in university administration as mandated by law.
In conclusion, ASUU appealed to the University Visitor to address these pressing issues to ensure industrial harmony and the smooth functioning of Yusuf Maitama University.
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The Federal Government has approved nine new private universities, including Tazkiyah University (Kaduna), Leadership University (Abuja), Jimoh Babalola University (Kwara), Bridget University (Imo), Greenland University (Jigawa), JEFAP University (Niger), Azione Verde University (Imo), Unique Open University (Lagos), and American Open University (Ogun).
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the approvals clear a backlog of applications, some pending for over six years, and follow stricter guidelines. A moratorium is now in place on new applications that do not meet the updated standards.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.
He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.
The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.
Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.
“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
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