The Academic Staff Union of Universities has kicked against agreements reached between the federal government and the United Kingdom on education, including plans to establish Coventry University in Nigeria.
ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, made the union’s position known at a public lecture organised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sa’adu Zungur University branch.
Piwuna described the proposed establishment of Coventry University campus in Nigeria as unacceptable, alleging that it was part of a broader agenda that could undermine Nigeria’s university system.
He expressed concern that while Nigerian students face visa restrictions to study in the UK, British institutions are seeking to operate within Nigeria.
The ASUU president further alleged that some foreign universities were facing financial challenges and declining international student enrolment, prompting their expansion into countries like Nigeria.
Meanwhile, The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, has arrested two suspects for illegal possession of firearms.
The move is part of the NSCDC ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety across the state.
the State Commandant, Brah Samson Umoru, while speaking to journalists through the Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Jerry Victor on Wednesday in Lafia, the state capital, disclosed that the suspects, Sumaka Nomsoor, a 55-year-old male from Angwatashi, and Adam Paul, a 34-year-old male from Angwan Ganga Duduguru, both from Obi Local Government Area of the state. He further emphasised that the command, under his leadership, will not relent in its efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the protection of lives and property
Also…With today’s deadline for cabinet members and appointees of the government seeking elective offices to resign, expectations mount over who will step down to pursue elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections.
The directive mandating political appointees to resign at the latest by that date has triggered intense speculation within government circles and across the political landscape.
So far, the resignations of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar and the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Yusuf Sununu, have heightened the sense of anticipation.
The duo resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
Tuggar, who hails from Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, resigned on Monday to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State,
Also on Monday, Sununu formally resigned to contest the Kebbi State senatorial seat.