By Aderemi BamgboseThe non teaching staff of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State has joined the nationwide industrial strike, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.NAN reports that the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of non teaching staff of Nigerian Universities comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), theContinueContinue reading “Ondo varsity non teaching staff joins nationwide strike”
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Former acting VC commends FG’s approval of 20 new varsities
By Aderemi Bamgbose Prof. Adegoke Adegbite, a former acting Vice- Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has commended the Federal Government for approving 20 new private universities.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting last Wednesday presided over by President MuhammaduContinueContinue reading “Former acting VC commends FG’s approval of 20 new varsities”
SSANU, NASU declares indefinite strike
Non–teaching staff of Nigerian universities have announced the commencement of an indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s handling of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), sharing formula of the N40 billion earned academic allowances and non-payment of arrears of the new minimum wage.The workers understand the auspices of the National Joint Action Committee,ContinueContinue reading “SSANU, NASU declares indefinite strike”
Ondo royal father harps on improved education system.
By Aderemi BamgboseA traditional ruler in Ondo State, Oba Festus Olumoyegun, has called on the federal and state governments to improve education standards through adequate funding and improved teachers’ welfare to facilitate national development. Olumoyegun, the Oniju of Iju-Odo, said on Tuesday that education was the bedrock of development, noting that inadequate funding and poorContinueContinue reading “Ondo royal father harps on improved education system.”
COVID-19: Don, student donate face masks, sanitisers to Ondo varsity.
By Aderemi BamgboseDr Vincent Akpoveta, a lecturer at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has donated no fewer than 750 plastic face shields to the institution.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institution has declared total adherence and enforcement to the COVID-19 guidelinesContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: Don, student donate face masks, sanitisers to Ondo varsity.”
Schools in Ondo partially comply to COVID-19 guidelines on resumption
By Aderemi Bamgbose Some schools in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State partially complied to COVID-19 guidelines as stipulated by the Federal Ministry of Education when they resumed on Monday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, last week after consultations with various stakeholders gave a nodContinueContinue reading “Schools in Ondo partially comply to COVID-19 guidelines on resumption”
COVID-19: ASUU urges FG to mobilise varsities, research institutes for solutions.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to mobilise and encourage universities and research institutes towards finding a lasting solution to the scourge of Coronavirus.Dr. Dipo Akomolafe, Chairman, ASUU chapter of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State gave the advice in an interview with theContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: ASUU urges FG to mobilise varsities, research institutes for solutions.”
Resume Jan. 18, NUC tells VC’s
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed Vice-Chancellors of Universities to commence academic activities on January 18. The directive was contained in a statement by the NUC’s Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, on Friday. Maiyaki said any further developments would be communicated to Universities accordingly.TheContinueContinue reading “Resume Jan. 18, NUC tells VC’s”
Ondo varsity direct students to resume Jan. 18.
By Aderemi Bamgbose The authorities of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has directed it’s students to return on Jan. 18 for continuation of the 2019/2020 academic session. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Okitipupa by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Ganiyu Saliu. “After an emergencyContinueContinue reading “Ondo varsity direct students to resume Jan. 18.”
Breaking: ASUU suspends nine month-old strike.
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has “conditionally” suspended its nine month-old strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020.ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement on Wednesday during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed consultations with its National Executive Council (NEC). More detailsContinueContinue reading “Breaking: ASUU suspends nine month-old strike.”