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By Saka Laaro, Ilorin The University of Ilorin is set to graduate a total of 12,042 students at its 39th convocation ceremony, which includes 256 First Class degree holders. This announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, during a press briefing held at the university auditorium on Thursday, 17th October 2024. ...
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched a week-long intensive training on ASPEN Plus, a process simulation software, at the agency’s Virtual Manufacturing Lab at its headquarters in Abuja. The hybrid training which was held across NASENI’s Development Institutes, marks a significant step forward in NASENI’s commitment to advancing technical capacity ...
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has launched a new initiative called the Unilorin Innovative Skills and Pioneering Entrepreneurship (U-INSPIRE) Award, partnering with 21 organisations to expand skills acquisition opportunities for its students. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in Ilorin. ...
…Says 89,000 students yet to complete application process By Sodiq Adelakun The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved a major milestone with the disbursement of over N10 billion in loans to 40,000 students across the country. This feat was disclosed by the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, in an interview. According to Sawyerr, ...
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has expressed displeasure over the inauguration of a re-negotiation committee by the Federal Government. The committee was inaugurated to re-negotiate the contentious 2009 agreement with university based unions. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of both unions said ...
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a Call for Entries in Nigeria. Now in its 14th year, the annual National Essay Competition (NEC) is part of the UBA Foundation’s education ...
By Sodiw Adelakun Mrs Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has advised schoolgirls against prostitution and drug abuse. Jonathan gave the advice in Abuja on Monday, at the National Female Students Conference and launching of maiden Magazine tagged, “The Face of Women’s Libbers.” The event was organised by the National Association of Female ...
In a significant move aimed at fostering the development of a digitally savvy generation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) have partnered to advance the digital literacy curriculum in Nigeria. This collaboration is part of a broader initiative to equip Nigerian students with the necessary skills to ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that the new curriculum for basic education will commence across schools in Jan. 2025. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, at a stakeholders meeting on the implementation of the new curriculum. Mamman said new curriculum for senior secondary ...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), High Level Women Advocates (HILWA) and Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) have pledged to promote girl-child education for family and societal impact. They made the pledge during a programme organised by the groups to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child in Minna on Monday. ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has emphasised that good governance and youth inclusion are vital strategies to address the growing issue of youth restiveness in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2024 Sobo Sowemimo Annual Lecture in Abeokuta, Ogun State, she argued that the current wave of social unrest among ...
In a remarkable display of academic excellence, Redeemer’s University, Ede, will graduate 1,442 students during its 16th convocation ceremony scheduled for October 10. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Akindele announced at a press conference that 86 students will be awarded first-class degrees, marking a significant milestone for the institution. Prof. Akindele detailed the distribution of degrees, noting ...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) commenced a four-day training program on Monday for over 100 school leaders in Kaduna, focusing on effective leadership and governance in education. The participants include Head Teachers, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Education Secretaries, and Principals. Organised in partnership with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the ...
...Over 100,000 school uniforms, bags, sandals, other materials ready for distribution By Matthew Denis Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas has said that the pursuit of free and compulsory education is essential for shaping the future generation, and this commitment will not be reversed. Kefas made this statement at a meeting with public school ...
By Esther Agbo Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a significant step towards supporting education in Nigeria by rewarding the top three finalists of its Read2Lead writing competition with millions of naira in cash prizes. The competition, which aimed to enhance students’ creative writing abilities, culminated in a prize-giving ceremony where three students from The Ambassadors’ ...
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, on Monday inducted 30 veterinary doctors into veterinary medicine practice. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, urged the inductees to rise to the challenges of tackling zoonotic diseases and emerging global public health issues. Egbewole spoke on the theme: “Thriving ...
The Federal Capital Territory Wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its three-week strike following the intervention of the FCTA Minister, Nyesom Wike. The Union announced the suspension in a communiqué signed by its Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, Secretary, Mrs Margaret Jetro, and Publicity Secretary, Ibukun Adekeye. In the communiqué, issued in Abuja ...
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its various demands. ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, issued the ultimatum while addressing journalists at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Kpanja said that the decision taken by the NEC ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has initiated the process to upgrade the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHT) in Yaba to an autonomous institution. This announcement was made by Mr. Tolani Sule, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, during a two-day management retreat. The retreat, themed ‘Creating a Global Standard Learning Culture for ...
…AGF Chief Fagbemi to deliver keynote lecture on democratic values The University of Ilorin has announced its 2024 convocation programme, featuring a range of events culminating in the institution’s 39th convocation ceremonies. The highlight will be a lecture by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN. In a ...
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has announced that four Nigerian professors will take on key roles at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. This development emphasised the ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and The Gambia in educational and technical fields. NTAC’s Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, made the announcement during a ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The 2024 Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games concluded in grand style, with the American University in Cairo emerging as the overall champion, securing a remarkable total of 82 medals, including 46 golds. Co-hosts Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos secured second and third positions, amassing 84 and ...
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the number of out-of-school children, according to Prof. Salihu Adelabu, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology. In an interview with newsmen on Monday, he addressed the concerning trend of school-age children roaming the streets of Ibadan during school hours. Adelabu reported that during Governor ...
