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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

NUC inaugurates Committee for Disbursement of #50bn to varsities

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has officially inaugurated a high profile 9-man Committee responsible for overseeing the disbursement of the Fifty Billion Naira (₦50 billion) earned academic allowance/earned allowance to eligible staff across Federal Universities, Inter-University Centres, and Divisions of Agricultural Colleges, in Nigeria.

The inauguration event took place on 24th April 2025 at the NUC headquarters, Abuja, the Nigeria's capital territory.

Mr. Mohammed Faruk was appointed as the Chairman of the Committee. It was reported that the nine members of the committee were carefully selected to assist in implementing this crucial initiative as mandated by the Federal Government.

This significant investment in the education sector is a reflection of Government's commitment to improve the welfare of university staff and enhance the overall quality of higher education in the country.

The committee is expected to clarify the specific criteria for eligibility and outline the disbursement process and submit the report within two weeks from the date of inauguration.

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