Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Labor released final regulations this week establishing a new system to evaluate apprenticeships that could make it easier for employers and education providers to create their own programs. Starting in mid-May, the Labor Department will allow several kinds of entities — including colleges, trade associations and employers — to monitor and […]
Dive Brief: Two large MOOC providers are opening access to their course catalogs to help colleges that are moving instruction online in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Coursera announced Thursday it is temporarily waiving fees for colleges to use Coursera for...
The government announced the measures on March 12 after the total number of cases in the country rose to 70 and the first death linked to the virus was reported. “The safety of students and staff is paramount” David Russell, chairman of PCN– an organisation...
By Dayo Johnson – Akure The Academic Staff Union of University ASUU on Thursday frowned at the attempt by the National Assembly to single out lecturers for sexual harassment legislation. Zonal Coordinator, Akure Zone of the union, Comrade Olu- Olu Olufayo at a press...
NYSC DG, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano state, Hajiya Aisha Tata has called for expansion of the permanent orientation camp from its current 2,500 to 5,000 capacity. The state Coordinator made the call during...
