Here are the headlines as they where published in the dailies today
Crystal Education News
Green House Dominates Ayondaves International Academy Inter-House Sports Competition
Ushafa Stadium was ablaze with energy and excitement as Ayondaves International Academy Ushafa hosted its annual inter-house sports competition on Saturday, February 17th. The event, a culmination of weeks of preparation and anticipation, showcased the athletic talents and competitive spirit of students from the school’s four houses.
the climax of the event came during the eagerly anticipated final football match between the Red House and the Blue House. In a thrilling and closely contested encounter, the Red House emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout, narrowly escaping defeat after equalizing in the last seconds of regular play.
Director Mr. Francis Ayonya, in a chat with AIA correspondent Onome congratulated the winners for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship while urging the losing team to use the experience as motivation for future competitions.
Crystal Education, in collaboration with Ayondaves International Academy, ensured that the excitement of the inter-house sports competition reached a wider audience by streaming the event live on their Facebook page, @Crystal Education Media. Through their live coverage, viewers from around the world were able to witness the thrill and spectacle of the event firsthand, further amplifying the sense of community and pride within the school. read morehttps://crystaledunews.com.ng/green-house-dominates-ayondaves-international-academy-inter-house-sports-competition/19/
Crystal Education Media Students Presenter’s Challenge, Set to Commence Challenge
Crystal Education Media has kicked off its highly anticipated Students Presenter’s Challenge, the education house has commenced compilation of the initial video entries from contestants from the students from the various participating schools. The coming weeks will feature the individuals showcase of their presentation skills and vie recorded videos to seek the coveted title of Crystal Education Media Presenter for next term. Read more https://crystaledunews.com.ng/crystal-education-media-students-presenters-challenge-set-to-commence-challenge/19/
Tribune
UNILORIN, Covenant, four other varsities to showcase talents in tech ecosystem
University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State and four other universities have been shortlisted to showcase their talents in an upcoming DecaHack Pitch event.
The co-founder of ICP Sahara Hub Adedayo Adebajo, in a statement made available to Tribune Online on Sunday, said the event is aimed at showcasing innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration and over 30 outstanding startups from 6 universities across four states in Nigeria. read more @ https://tribuneonlineng.com/unilorin-covenant-four-other-varsities-to-showcase-talents-in-tech-ecosystem/
Fed Poly Idah matriculates over 4,000 students
The Federal Polytechnic Idah has matriculated over 4,000 students who are spread across the different programmes both at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma level for the 2023/2024 Academic session into the academic world of the institution.
The Rector of the institution, Dr. Yahaya Usman disclosed this during the 37th Matriculation ceremony of the Polytechnic, held at Aliyu Obaje Lecture Theatre, School of Environmental Studies.
He said that TETfund zonal intervention for the year 2023 will fetch for the Polytechnic skill acquisition equipment worth 130 Million as this project will be completed in the next few weeks. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/fed-poly-idah-matriculates-over-4000-students/
Ojukwu varsity establishes research management office in Anambra
The Management of Chukwumemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State, has established a Research Management Office (RMO) to enhance research activities.
The RMO, as disclosed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Harrison Madubueze, in a statement issued to Journalists in Awka on Sunday, will replace the Centre for Research Development, and Innovation (CRD&I) Office of the University. read more @ https://tribuneonlineng.com/ojukwu-varsity-establishes-research-management-office-in-anambra/
Trinity varsity holds maiden convocation
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, will be holding its first-ever convocation ceremonies this week.
The university opened with its first students’ admission for the 2018–2019 academic session and has graduated two sets already.
The acting vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Clement Kolawole, who announced the ceremonies in a statement made available by Mr Michael Bangbola, the university’s spokesman, said the event would last three days, starting on Wednesday with a news conference. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/trinity-varsity-holds-maiden-convocation/
Stop opposing students’ loan scheme, NANS tells ASUU
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to stop its opposition to the students’ loan scheme instituted by the federal government.
The students body said members of the association are really in need of the loan facilities as it is designed to ease their financial burdens, particularly put upon them and many other Nigerians by the current economic downturn. https://tribuneonlineng.com/stop-opposing-students-loan-scheme-nans-tells-asuu/
nairametrics
FG begins payment of withheld ASUU salaries
The Federal Government has begun disbursing the salaries previously withheld from academics affiliated with the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
This was revealed by the chairperson of ASUU at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, who confirmed the development saying that payments have started to roll in. read more https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/19/fg-begins-payment-of-withheld-asuu-salaries/
Leadership
Withheld Salaries: Varsity Workers Protest FG’s Selective Payment Plan
National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has condemned the federal government plan to pay only members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) the withheld salaries, while excluding members of NAAT and two other university-based unions.
In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, and general-secretary, Comrade Abubakar Yusuf, the union said the government’s action was unfair, unjust, and a recipe for industrial crisis in the universities.