The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has again, emerged as the ‘Most Subscribed Institution’ by candidates in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Institutional Ranking for the 2022/2023 admission exercise. The Director of Corporate Affairs, UNILORIN, Mr Kunle Akogun, who spoke with newsmen in Ilorin on Tuesday, said...
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to public polytechnic authorities to suspend implementation of a ‘contentious’ scheme of service put together by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The ultimatum is with effect from July 8. The President of the union,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The recently renovated Naraguta Campus Gate and Rickshaw Terminal at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been officially handed over to the institution by the contractor as part of the 2023 Federal Government Appropriation Program. With the assistance of the Directorate of Physical Facilities,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in designated 111 Schools across the Federation. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi announced the take off of the Schools on Monday in Abuja, at a...
The school outreach For better Education Team in partnership with various organizations, successfully conducted an extensive school outreach program in Minna, Niger State. The initiative, aimed at educating secondary school students on critical social issues such as substance abuse, gender-based violence, bullying and other social vices, reached approximately 3,000...
Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed an alleged suicide by a final year student of the Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the student, identified as Miss Favour Ugwuka, allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room at the Ishieke campus of the...
President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. This was disclosed on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a...
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof Tunji Olaopa, has called for the phasing out of Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes offered by polytechnics in Nigeria. At a dialogue organised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in Abuja, Olaopa proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the educational...
Members of the University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has organised a peaceful protest over the non implementation of agreement it reached with the Federal Government. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union in the University led the protest on Tuesday in...
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the final stage of the selection process for the award of the 2024 overseas scholarship to qualified Nigerians. The Head of Overseas Scholarship Scheme, Mrs Bolanle Agboola, told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that only qualified candidates would be awarded....
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that students in federal tertiary institutions are the first to access the Student Loan Scheme application portal. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Akintinde Sawyerr, stated this on Monday during a pre-application sensitisation press conference in Abuja Sawyer, however,...
The trustees and members of the Benin National Congress (BNC) worldwide have issued an urgent call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, Edo State Governor, the Minister of Education, and His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin, expressing grave concerns over the alleged marginalization and mismanagement within the National...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has said the federal government is working to reconstitute the governing councils of universities. Dr. Maiyaki said the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman has put in place a panel to...
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, says the union would not call off its strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the members were not working....
NANS expresses readiness to partner EFCC in fight against cyber crime The Senate arm of the apex student governing body, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Senator Ekundina Segun Elvis has read with keen interest the submission of the EFCC chairman, with regards to partnership with the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum is among the dignitaries to speak at the 2024 Edition of the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS 2024), holding at the United Nations headquarters in New York, from May 6th to 24th, 2024. According to a publication by the...
The Army Day Secondary School Bori Camp Port Harcourt Class of 1994 Old Boys Association (aka The Golden Set) made history on Saturday, 5th May, 2024, by inaugurating its first female commanding officer, Mrs. Winifred Yongosi to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. ...
The House of Representatives, has called for a truce between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the management of the University of Abuja, over the current strike. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman, House Committee on University Education, said this when he received the Vice-Chancellor of the...
JAMB says some candidates with high score may not secure admission The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board said some candidates may not secure admission despite their high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Spokesman of the Board, Dr. Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in an interview with Arise...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Stakeholders in the education sector have demanded a thorough review of existing laws governing the National Examination Council (NECO). The review, according to them would instigate reforms that reflect the technological advancements and evolving needs of the educational landscape. They made the call...