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...
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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...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a bid to tackle growing learning crisis in the country, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has flagged off the training of 1,480 teachers selected from rural and hard-to-reach schools in the 36 states and FCT. The training which focuses on the...
…Donates Books As Pupils Get Exciting A Non-Governmental Orgnisation (NGO) under the aegis of South South Professional Women Association (SSPWA), on Thursday embarked on enlightenment campaign on book reading to activate reading culture among school pupils as part of activities to mark 2024 World Book Day. It would be...
Study Now at York St John University You are specially Invited to Study Now Study Abroad Fair in collaboration with York St John University. Date: Saturday 27th April 2024 Time: 10 AM – 4PM Venue: NAF Conference Centre and Suite, Plot 496, Ahmadu Bello Way, Gwarimpa, Expressway, Deeper Life Junction (Near Cash...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the union would not oppose any sanction against the lecturer allegedly involved in sex scandal in a video trending in the social media. Chairperson of ASUU, University of Nigeria Nsukka, (UNN), Dr Oyibo Eze, said this in Nsukka...
The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday summoned Lead British International School, Abuja over an alarming viral online video regarding alleged bullying incidents at the school. At the meeting held in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, emphasised government’s steadfast stance against any form...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDSU) Chapter, has expressed worries over what it described as intentional violation of universities miscellaneous Act laced with an attempt to disrespect the autonomy and freedom of the ivory towers. ASUU gave...
Primegate International Academy, Abuja, was established in 2014, with the sole intent of using a carefully designed curriculum, which values critical thinking, creativity and a sincere love of learning. Its teaching methodology combines the best elements of Nigerian and British educational systems to provide students with a well-rounded...
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024. The Act is of historic proportions as it seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. WHY...
Imposition of 5 per cent annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would be injurious to business and drive the school owners out of business. The submission was made on Saturday in Abuja by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), reiterating...
A coalition under the aegis of School Outreach for Better Education (SOBE) have embarked on an awareness campaign on the need to improve and promote the standard of secondary education in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The coalition, which is made up of A New Thing International Foundation, Caleb Initiative...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey on Saturday, 23rd March, 2024, was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Peace and Conflict Management upon successful completion/defence of his research thesis. This award follows five years of rigorous research and is...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved N280.3 million for the payment of scholarships to 13,946 indigent students at all levels of education in the FCT. Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, FCT Administration disclosed this on Thursday in Gwagwalada, during the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has charged Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) on the implementation of the Effective School Programmes (ESP). Bobboyi was speaking at the UBEC-SUBEBs meeting on the effective school programmes in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Anticipation is building as Abuja World Academy proudly unveils its commitment to revolutionise education with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art campus in September 2024. A statement signed by the Head of the Academy, Mr. Joe Daly, said the academy rooted in the...