The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide clarification on the sacking of about 1,000 staff members and the subsequent payment of a N50 billion compensation package to the disengaged persons. Abbas made the demands while declaring open an investigative hearing of the Ad-hoc Committee of the House, investigating …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned staff of the state university (UNIOSUN) to steer clear of crisis in a bid to not hinder the development of the school. At the university’s 14th convocation ceremony at Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osogbo, he said his administration is fully in support of the council and management’s decision on staff welfare. He also …

The Oyo state governor, engineer Seyi Makinde has installed and presented staff and instrument of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Owolabi Olakulehin. Our correspondent, Oluwasemiloore Ige reports that the installation and presentation ceremony held today at the ancient Mapo Hall, Oja’aba in Ibadan following his crowning by the chief makers. Congratulating and wishing the new Olubadan …

The University of Ilorin has granted a 25 per cent school fees rebate to children of its staff members. The rebate was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, following a meeting with university-based union leaders on Thursday. According to a tweet shared via the institution’s handle on X, the rebate seeks to cater to the staff welfare of …

Bayero University, Kano has revealed plans to purchase bicycles for its staff as a palliative to cushion the effect of hikes in transportation fares due to the removal of petroleum subsidy. During the university’s 56th Congregation Meeting last Saturday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas said: “The university is negotiating to purchase bicycles for its junior staff to help them …

The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2023 promotion exercise for officers on Grade Levels 01-16 in parastatal organisations as well as those on Grade Levels 01-05 in the mainstream public service under the Revised Structured Training Programme. The exercise, which started on Monday, is being held concurrently at the Public Service Staff Development and Women Development Centre and will …

The Management of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State has dismissed 13 academic and non-academic staff members for offences ranging from falsified age, fraud and gross misconduct to extortion and sexual harassment. The institution’s acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin said the decision was based on the recommendations of the University Staff Disciplinary Committee which found them guilty of …

Barring any last-minute change of plans, President Muhammadu Buhari will give his final assent for the payment of the planned increase in civil servants’ pay by the end of this month, which as 12 days away. If the proposal sails through, it means the increase will be coming about two months ahead of the proposed removal of petrol subsidy. Officials of …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it has dismissed two of its staff for gross misconduct. In a statement on Wednesday, the board gave the names of the dismissed staff as Mr Bilyaminu Ishaku and Mr Andrew Anebi Candidus, both from JAMB office in Makurdi, Benue State. It explained that the action was the fallouts of the …

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Prof. Innocent Ujah has expressed the resolve of the institution to collaborate with the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVGs), on the security of staff and students of the university. Ujah, who made this known when he received the zonal leadership of the security outfit at the institution in …