The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, has described Mr. Peter Obi as a leader who understands Nigeria’s pressing needs and is well-equipped to address them. He asserted that despite the country’s current challenges, hope remains alive with individuals like Obi. Speaking through …
Read More »Yobe Govt., Moroccan varsity sign MoU to enhance education, research
By Nabilu Balarabe Damaturu, Feb 13, 2025 Yobe Government and Mohammed I University, Morocco, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance education and research in the state. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, in Damaturu …
Read More »Stakeholders advocate digital safety among youths
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Feb. 11, 2025 Some stakeholders on Tuesday said that adopting responsible internet practices is the key to tackling the growing risk of online scams, cyber bullying and digital misconduct. They said this during a Digital Safety Conference for Secondary Schools organised by SieDi Hub, a non-governmental …
Read More »Why Uni-Abuja needs more than firing VC… By Martin Oloja
While it is expedient to hail the action of the Visitor to the University of Abuja who sacked its controversial Vice Chancellor and dissolved the university’s Council the other day, it is also important to draw the attention of the Visitor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the mess that the …
Read More »Imo to become home for medical tourism – Uzodimma; Inaugurates IMSUTH, IMSUBEB Boards
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has described health and education as critical sectors that directly impact on the life and well-being of the people. He said that this necessitated the urgent intervention of his administration in the sectors on assumption of office in 2020. Senator Uzodimma spoke …
Read More »Fire guts Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus, hostel
….Stakeholders blame dilapidated infrastructure for inferno A near tragedy was averted, late evening on Wednesday, when one of the students’ hostels at the Kano Campus of the Nigerian Law School (NLS) was gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred at about 7.00pm, barely an hour after the students at the …
Read More »How Igbo creativity can shape science, technology – Software Expert
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Feb.8, 2025 Mr. Ugo Eze, a Software Engineer and Researcher at Atlantis Research Centre, Enugu, says Igbo creativity can contribute to shape science and technology for the benefit of humanity. Eze stated this in Enugu on Saturday during the February 2025 “Ńkata Umuibe -Discussion of the …
Read More »Third International Symposium on Mustafa Al-Azmouri (Estevanico) in New York strengthens Atlantic ties between Morocco and America
The College of Staten Island, of the City University of New York (CUNY), in partnership with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in New York, will host the third edition of the International Symposium on the Moroccan explorer Mustafa Al-Azmouri, known as Estevanico, on Friday, February 21, 2025, …
Read More »Dabiri-Erewa urges alumni of Great Ife, to give back to the institution
Abuja, Feb. 5, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has urged Alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to contribute to the development of the institution as a way of giving back to the institution that made them. Dabiri-Erewa, who graduated from the then University of …
Read More »Tinubu announces leadership overhaul at federal Universities; Ike Nwachukwu, Joy Emordi, Prof. Chigbu, others affected
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu …
Read More »University admission: Still on the age controversy By Bola BOLAWOLE
[email protected] 0803 251 0193, 0807 552 5533 Those who insist that 16-year-olds are old enough to qualify for admission into our institutions of higher learning – if they satisfy other criteria – may have won the battle for now, but the controversy over this very sensitive issue is far from …
Read More »Federal Universities without national character By Martin Oloja
Early this week, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, organised an interactive session with senior media executives at NICON Luxury, Abuja. It was during the interactive session that followed his presentation and announcement of datelines for 2025 UTME that he touched off some …
Read More »Obi boosts Faith Nursing College with additional N20 million donation
The Anglican Bishop of Nsukka, Rt. Rev. Aloysius Ezeagbo, has described his encounter with Mr. Peter Obi as an act of divine providence, orchestrated through the intervention of his brother bishop, the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Dr. Godfrey Onah. He spoke Thursday, January 30, 2025 during Obi’s visit …
Read More »Redeemer’s varsity: Why JAMB suspended law admissions for 1 year – mgt
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Feb.1, 2025 The management of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has explained why its law programme was suspended for one year by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The management’s explanation is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Adetunji …
Read More »World Bank commits $1.2bn to girls’ education in Nigeria
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Jan. 31, 2025 The World Bank has announced that it has earmarked 1.2 billion dollars for investment in girls’ education across 18 states in Nigeria. The states are: Borno, Ekiti, Kebbi, Kaduna, Plateau, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Bauchi, Jigawa, Yobe, Kwara, Gombe, Sokoto and …
Read More »Sexual harassment: FUOYE VC appears before ICPC next week
...CSOs insists on his prosecution The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigation of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fasina, over alleged sexual harassment of a married woman. The Commission said he will be invited next week for questioning. …
Read More »NIMC partners RH-NHGSF to deliver effective school feeding program
In alignment with the Renewed Hope Mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding (RH-NHGSF) Programme. This collaboration, fostered by Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO of NIMC, and Princess Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme …
Read More »UNILAG Alumni Abuja branch plans maiden webinar lecture
The University of Lagos Alumni Association, FCT Branch, is set to host its first ever Alumni Week featuring a series of impactful activities from Monday, January 27. Barrister Chuks Akamadu, Social Secretary of the Association, who disclosed this in a press statement, said the week-long activities will culminate in the …
Read More »Obi visits schools, interacts with students to commemorate International Day of Education
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday marked the 2025 International Day of Education by reaffirming his unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to drive development and innovation. The event coincided with the Centenary Anniversary of Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, that took place …
Read More »Abia Govt. launches science teachers’ competition to enhance STEM education
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 23, 2025 The Abia Government has launched a Science Teachers’ Championship (STC) competition as part of its efforts to enhance Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the state. Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, …
Read More »Unilorin appoints Oloyede, Obafemi, Akanji as Emeritus Professors
By Mujidat Oyewole Ilorin, Jan. 23, 2025 The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of three of the University’s retirees as Emeritus Professors. They are Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, Prof. Olu Obafemi, and Prof. Musbau Akanji. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the University’s …
Read More »I’m determined to expose corruption in JAMB, sacked deputy director tells court
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 22, 2025 Mr. Yisa Usman, the sacked Deputy Director in Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that he was determined to expose corruption in the Board irrespective of the threat and intimidation against him. Usman told Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae of the National Industrial …
Read More »Abia Govt. set to employ 2,500 teachers
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 21, 2025 Abia Government has expressed its readiness to employ 2,500 teachers to address the shortage of teachers and ensure adequate staffing across primary and secondary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr Goodluck Ubochi, made this known on Tuesday at a …
Read More »Dangote Petroleum Refinery awards scholarships to 473 students
… Donates furniture, educational materials to host communities Joy and elation enveloped the Idotun Community Junior High School, a suburb of Lekki, on Thursday when Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in partnership with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, awarded scholarships to 473 students from 10 secondary schools and 7 tertiary institutions. In …
Read More »Expect more opposition from various quarters – Cleric tells Peter Obi
The Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of the Awka Diocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Ibezim, has reminded Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election that, given his position and his principles, he would continue to face opposition …
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