Education

By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State) April 23, 2024 The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has suspended indefinitely its Mr David Udo-Udom, the lecturer, allegedly involved in sexual harassment of a female student. This is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), …

Former Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo and a leading Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Prof. Akpan Hogan Ekpo, has said that Nigerian economy cannot grow without constant power supply to enhance productivity and manufacturing to boost the economy. Ekpo said this at a public lecture titled, “The ‘Collapse’ …

The Victor Moore Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to making a positive impact and enhancing educational facilities, recently donated 20 desktop computers and 50 school materials to underprivileged students at Sasa Community High School in Egbeda, Lagos state. This initiative marks the organisation’s first project of this nature, as stated …

All is now set for the April 29, 2024 take off date for Hensard University in the 2023/2024 academic session. A two-day orientation of the 147 pioneer students admitted into its Foundation School and degree programmes will be held on April 29 and 30, 2024. Vice Chancellor of the University, …

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has counselled the youths in Imo State and by extension in the country, to pursue their dreams relentlessly and with passion. The Governor gave the advice Monday night in his office at Government House Owerri when he received in audience Miss Angel Obinwanne, an …

 ASR Africa Initiative Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of N250 million office blocks for the College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto on Tuesday, performed by Dr Ubon Udoh MD/CEO supported by Prof. Lawal Bilbis the University Vice-Chancellor By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, April 16, 2024 The Abdul Samad Rabiu …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has said it will be graduating 22,932 students out of which number 167 will be first class graduands in its combined 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st convocation. Of these numbers, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Lawal Bilbis, “18,644 will …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) branch has expressed worry over what it described as the disregard for the autonomy and freedom of the Ivory Towers, which, it claims, is eroding the integrity of the universities. The Association, which gave …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 11, 2024 The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Thursday called for a transformation in learning, stressing that receiving a good education represents hope for all future generations. Addressing a high-level meeting on education, convened by the European Union (EU) in Brussels, Mohammed paid …

A distinguished Nigerian, Professor Obijiofor Aginam, has upped the ante of the country by leading the world at the United Nations. The Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just announced the appointment of Prof Aginam as the Director of UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute …

CAIRO, Egypt, April 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has introduced the Afreximbank Policy Research Working Paper Series (APRWPS) and is inviting authors to submit manuscripts for publication. The APRWPS will provide a platform for Afreximbank staff, academics, scholars, institutions and practitioners to share preliminary research findings on topics concerning …

On a mission to empower future generations, Forbes Best of Africa leading Tech Icon, philanthropist, and Chairman of Zinox Group, Africa’s largest ICT conglomerate, has donated state-of-the-art training centres to Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri and St. Augustine University Epe, Lagos state. Both centres, named the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation …

Dr Emmanuel Abraham, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Topfaith University, Mkpatak in Essien Udim Local Government Area has said that the institution’s curriculum is fashioned to position the university as a world class institution. Abraham said this during a facility tour of the institution with newsmen, saying that the university, established …

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, March 31, 2024 The Police Command in Cross River, on Sunday, confirmed the abduction of three students of the University of Calabar (Unical). The spokesperson of the command, SP Irene Ugbo, who gave the confirmation, said the students were abducted on Thursday night at one of …

Abuja, March 25, 2024 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Prof. Senayon Olaoluwa on his appointment as the first Director General of the newly created Diaspora Centre of Excellence, the first of such in Africa. The TETFUND funded centre is an initiative of the Nigerians …

Renowned poet, playwright, author and Professor of English and Dramatic Literature, Prof. Olu Obafemi, will be the guest speaker at the public lecture/heroes’ day of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State. At the event scheduled for 10am this Friday March 22, …

.…Ogun govt gives kudos to Ibese Plant  No fewer than 305 youths from the Dangote Cement Ibese plant’s 17 host communities have so far been trained and empowered with multi-million Naira start-up packs in different vocations since the commencement of operations by the Cement Company in Ibese, the Company management …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, March 12, 2024 The Abia Government says it has commenced investigation into the death of a student of Abia State University (ABSU), who lost his life in a clash between rival cult groups. Mr. Okey Kanu, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, made this known …

The philosophy of education in the South West was built strong. It was the hope, the only hope given to every child who showed up in school. A rhyme spelt it out in language that school children can relate with. Quality shoes back then were man made with sounding soles …

By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, March 9, 2024 Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has bemoaned continued security challenges in Nigeria, insisting  that Nigeria children must be allowed to learn in a secure and safe environment. The Labour Party chieftain was reacting to the latest …

By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State) March 7, 2024 Emeritus Prof Uche Azikiwe, the wife of late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, first President of Nigeria, has expressed worry over the deplorable condition of Zik’s flats at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Azikiwe disclosed this in Nsukka on Thursday, when Dr …

Oil and gas industry stakeholders and leading academics on Tuesday began a three-day Research and Development (R&D) Zonal Workshop at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, with special focus on needs-driven research and deepening of collaboration and linkages, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The workshop …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto March 5, 2024 The Sokoto State Police Command has scheduled today, Wednesday, March 6, for Computer Based Test (CBT) as part of the 2022 recruitment exercise in the state. ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen …

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State is weighing the possibility of government establishing two other Government Secondary Schools at Okigwe and Orlu zones to complement the already existing Government College Owerri with a view to deepening education in the State. He gave the assurance to examine the pros and cons …

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) in Akwa Ibom is a tertiary institution well-positioned for research and training of manpower to enhance the technological development of Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor of FUTIA, Prof. Leo Daniel, said this during an interaction with newsmen on the activities of the young …