Lagos, Nigeria, September 21, 2023: The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, will serve as the Chairman of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). This was disclosed by the chairman of 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, in …
Read More »AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria partners institutions to boost education sector at UNGA
By Cecilia Ologunagba New Jersey, Sept. 20, 2023 The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria met with critical stakeholders in Princeton University, New Jersey, U,S. to attract investment into the Nigerian education system. The meeting, aimed at building and bridging the skills-gap needed in promoting Nigeria’s …
Read More »New education standard for secondary schools coming – Dr. Iyela Ajayi
Dennis Udoma The National Senior Secondary School Education Commission has said that the proposed national minimum standards would set benchmarks for the establishment and operation of senior secondary education in the country if implemented. It said it would also significantly reposition the sector which had suffered neglect, deterioration in terms …
Read More »UNICAL sex scandal: I’m sorry, Minister apologizes over viral video comment
The Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye on Sunday tendered apology on the controversy which has trailed comments credited to her in a viral video concerning the sexual harassment scandal at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The Minister regretted her statement, saying she was committed to the justice and safeguarding …
Read More »UNICAL sex scandal: 500 women activists write Tinubu, may take legal action against Minister
***Demand apology, retraction of Minister’s statements ***Insist on passage of Sexual Harassment Prohibition Law A coalition of over 500 women rights organization under the aegis of Womanifesto have called on the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye to issue a retraction and tender public apology for working against the interest …
Read More »Obasanjo says Makinde is ‘doing extremely well,’ delivering benefits of democracy in Oyo
.Hails Gov for restoring Fasola Farms’ glory .As Oyo govt commissions Oyo-Iseyin Road, LAUTECH College, Iseyin Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lauded the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, for delivering the benefits of democracy to the state through building of infrastructure, education and restoration of the …
Read More »Gov. Zulum in Oxford, addresses Int’l retreat on Borno’s peace-building
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum is currently in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he addressed a group of participants at a four-day working retreat that aims to strengthen Borno’s peace-building efforts through attracting more support from the international community. The retreat, which focuses on support for victims of Boko …
Read More »MTN Foundation spends N3bn on undergraduate scholarships
Ikuru Lizzy Port Harcourt, Sept. 14, 2023 The MTN Foundation says it has spent about N3 billion on scholarships for less privileged undergraduate students and students living with disabilities in the country. The Director of the Foundation, Mr. Reginald Okeya, disclosed this on Thursday at the Scholarship Award ceremony in Port Harcourt. …
Read More »5G partnership will bring world of possibilities in Nigeria’s education – MTN
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Sept. 13 The MTN Chief Enterprise Officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, says 5th Generation partnership will open doors to a world of possibilities in education. Saint-Nwafor spoke at the tripartite event hosted by MTN in partnership with Huawei and Baze University on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency …
Read More »Peter Obi is a catalyst for transformative change – Archbishop Ibezim
The Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese and Archbishop of Niger Province, Most Rev’d Dr. Alexander Ibezim, has characterised Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, as someone whose paramount aspiration is to improve people’s lives for the betterment of society. He lauded Obi as a firm believer in the …
Read More »Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships open today
Abuja, 12 September 2023 Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK open today – from 12 September to 7 November 2023. Applications are to be submitted via the online application form at chevening.org/apply. The call for new applicants follows the selection of 44 scholars from Nigeria, who won an …
Read More »Unity Bank donates N10 million to Fiditi National Open University
LAGOS As part of its corporate social responsibility and commitment to promoting the development of the education sector in Nigeria, Unity Bank Plc has donated N10 million to Fiditi National Open University in Oyo Sate, Southwest Nigeria. Making the donation at the launch/ground breaking ceremony of the University over the …
Read More »Obi makes N50m contribution to Nursing College
In his dedication to advancing critical aspects of human development, Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Saturday donated N10 million at the foundation-laying ceremony of the Department of Midwifery and Public Health Nursing of the Millennium College of Nursing Sciences of the Awka Anglican …
Read More »Prof Ernest Igwe: A dean’s example By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
In a season that university professors were being rubbished as pathetic election riggers, it came as a pleasant surprise to me that there’s one university don who could put himself forward as a dean of accountability and proper documentation. Prof Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe served as the Fifth Dean, Faculty of …
Read More »Nigeria should embrace Artificial Intelligence to join 4th Industrial Revolution – Nnaji
One of Africa’s foremost scientists, Professor Bart Nnaji, has advised Nigerians to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) on an industrial scale in order to join the 4th Industrial Revolution now sweeping across the globe. Professor Nnaji, a former Minister of Science who did his Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in AI at the …
Read More »Recruitment: Zulum approves 4,000 new teachers shortlisted for Borno’s primary, secondary schools
.… List to be pasted at secretariat, TSB, SUBEB Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has given final approval for immediate recruitment of four thousand (4,000) new teachers already evaluated and shortlisted for deployment to public primary and secondary schools across Borno State. Governor Zulum announced the approval on Wednesday evening in Maiduguri. …
Read More »MTN announces 4th edition of mpulse spelling bee
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sept. 6, 2023 MTN Nigeria on Wednesday announced the fourth edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. This year’s edition began on Aug. 21, and incorporates a blend of digital and on-site models, with the initial two rounds taking place on the MTN mPulse website. The grand finale …
Read More »Otti inaugurates Okpara Endowment Fund; Soludo delivers lecture
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Aug. 31, 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Thursday inaugurated an Endowment Fund established in honour of the late Priemier of the defunct Eastern Ŕegion, Dr Michael Okpara. The event was organised by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) to mark the institution’s 30th …
Read More »COOPI holds emergency response training for Sokoto displaced persons
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto A non Governmental Organization (NGO) Cooperazione Internazionale, Nigeria (COOPI) has flagged off two days integrated emergency response workshop to displaced population in Rabah and Goronyo local government areas of Sokoto State. The integrated response training is targeted at Protection, Nutrition, Health, WASH and Multipurpose Cash Assistance …
Read More »Peter Obi speaks in USA on THE TOUBLE WITH NIGERIA; Chinua Achebe’s 10th memorial anniversary
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, and many other dignitaries from across the world will gather in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), between Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023, to celebrate the life and …
Read More »Leadership Excellence Awards: FUTO VC wins 2023 woman of the Year
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Sept.5, 2023 Prof. Nnenna Oti, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), has emerged winner of the 2023 Woman of the Year Leadership Excellence Awards. In a seven-day Leadership Excellence (LEEX) Awards voting by Nigerians via online platforms, monitored by the News Agency of …
Read More »UI appoints Makinde ambassador extraordinaire ahead 75th anniversary
The University of Ibadan has appointed and decorated the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, as Ambassador Extraordinaire of the University ahead of its 75th anniversary. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who led the management of the university and members of the anniversary committee to the Courtesy Room …
Read More »Job racketeering committee asks ICPC to investigate extortion allegation
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Aug. 31, 2023 The House of Representatives Ad hoc committee investigating alleged job racketeering by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) has written to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), urging it to investigate allegations of bribery and extortion made against the lawmakers. …
Read More »Termination of appointment: Akwa Ibom State Assembly intervenes in sack of 5 workers
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) is intervening in the termination of the appointment of five Staff of the State’s Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua in Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area. This follows a petition put before the State’s Legislators. The Member representing Nsit Atai State Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee …
Read More »Ghanaian mission canvasses study applications from W/African scholars
By Fortune Abang/Anita Uzoagba Abuja, Aug. 31, 2023 Ghana has announced the official opening of the application portals that will enable West African scholars to apply to study at the University of Ghana for the 2023/2024 academic year. Making the announcement in Abuja on Thursday, Eddison Agbenyegah, the Deputy High …
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