Chris Maiyaki
31 Dec
University education in Nigeria, at least in the public sector, is in a dysfunctional state. Its human capital is in disarray, and physical infrastructure is in decay.
24 Dec
The former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has highlighted challenges undermining the Commission’s ability to fully achieve its mandate of advancing university education in Nigeria.
31 Oct
Stakeholders in the education sector have emphasised the need for a robust student information management system and greater digital transformation.
21 Sep
A team of experts from the National Universities Commission (NUC), led by the acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Chris Maiyaki, were recently visited the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation
4 Sep
Diverse reactions are trailing the National Universities Commission's (NUC) decision to set minimum guidelines for the conduct of a host of ceremonies in the Nigeria University System (NUS) including matriculations, convocations, special lectures, and the like.
29 Aug
The acting Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has disclosed that despite having 149 private universities, the institutions could only cater for about 10 per cent of the Nigerian university population.
22 Aug
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified poor administration and inadequate funding as part of the challenges confronting tertiary education in the country.
8 Aug 2024
The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has urged university administrative staff to acquire skills for the virtual learning environment to remain relevant in the bid for full digital transformation in the country.
1 Aug 2024
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has hinted on working with relevant stakeholders to set minimum guidelines for the conduct of convocations, special lectures, and other ceremonies by universities in Nigeria. Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chris Maiyaki, who disclosed this to journalists, lamented the decline in the quality of these ceremonies, which constitute the…
30 May 2024
The acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has responded to those criticising the Federal
16 May 2024
The Federal Government says it has set up a committee saddled with the responsibility of ensuring the reconstitution of Governing Councils of 61 federal universities across the country.
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One of Nigeria’s leading financial services providers, Coronation, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable sports development by returning as the title sponsor of the Coronation Silver Cup, at the 2025 Lagos International Polo Tournament.
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Super Eagles coaches are thrilled with the return of the hitherto injured Ademola Lookman, who has reportedly started training with Atalanta before their Champions League play-off against Club Brugge of Belgium, tomorrow.
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A business mogul, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, has expressed his condolences to the Basibo family, the Iperu-Akesan-Land in Council, the Ruling Houses, and all the sons and daughters of Iperu-Akesan-Land over the death of Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Idowu Adeleke Basibo.
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In commemoration of World Radio Day 2025, broadcasters and other media professionals have stressed the need to use the medium to spread awareness and educate audiences to take climate action.
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Google on Monday changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for those using its Maps platform inside the United States, complying with an executive order by President Donald Trump. The tech giant wrote in a blog post that users outside the United States will continue to see both the original…
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The six states of the South West region have officially declared their readiness to participate in the South West Games 2025 (SWG 2025) scheduled to be held in Lagos next month.
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THE Federal Government has completed a specialised training programme on the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and modern agricultural practices for 40 women farmers nationwide.
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The Vice Chancellor, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun and Prof. Adenike Akinjobi of the University of Ibadan have called on students to be cautious on the use of social media.
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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA), yesterday, called on the federal and state governments to take legitimate measures to safeguard the rights and safety of Internet users, stressing that the frequent abuse and misuse of the Cybercrimes
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President Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN), Sola Akinsiku, has disclosed that the pursuit of a Charter is to seek professional status for the practice of OOH Media as a profession, with a recognised body of knowledge.