Malian Teacher-Researchers Protest for Unpaid Research Bonuses

University activities in Mali have been disrupted as teacher-researchers embark on an industrial strike over unpaid research bonuses. The strike is led by the Coordination of Higher Education and Scientific Research Unions (CSEC), which includes the National Union of Higher Education (SNESUP) and the Union of Higher Education and Scientific Research (SECMA). Unions are demanding…

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Top 10 Highlights from Nigerian Newspapers – Saturday, February 8

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. INEC chairman laments judicial system, calls for special tribunal to tackle electoral crimes The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has renewed calls for the establishment of a dedicated Electoral Offences Tribunal, stressing that Nigeria’s current judicial…

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