A BBC Channel 4 documentary, “Secrets and Power: China in the UK,” claims the Chinese government is interfering with academic freedom and spying on Hong Kong activists in the United Kingdom. The 49-minute film released Wednesday alleges that the University…
Afghanistan universities reopen but women still barred by Taliban
Male students have trickled back to their classes after universities reopened in Afghanistan following a winter break, but women remain barred by the ruling Taliban. The university ban is one of several restrictions imposed on women since the Taliban stormed…
Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from universities amid condemnation
The Taliban have banned women from universities in Afghanistan, sparking international condemnation and despair among young people in the country. The higher education minister announced the regression on Tuesday, saying it would take immediate effect. The ban further restricts women’s…
FG to shut down 66 illegal universities, 68 polytechnics (DailyTrust)
The Federal Government is launching a new crackdown on dozens of illegal higher institutions, including 66 universities and 68 polytechnics. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the remarks at a media conference in Abuja, where he provided the list of…