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The Permanent Secretary (PS), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko has explained how the introduction of technological innovation by the present administration in Ogun State has brought unprecedented transformation into the educational system. The Perm. Sec. stated this while monitoring the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Abeokuta axis of the ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the federal and state governments for prioritising political interests over the funding and development of public universities. Speaking at a press conference in Damaturu, Yobe State, ASUU Chairperson, Melemi Abatcha, accused governments of treating university education as a political tool, establishing new institutions ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will hold a policy meeting on Friday, July 18, 2024, to determine the minimum cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 admission cycle into tertiary institutions in the country. The meeting will also set admission guidelines for colleges of education, polytechnics, and universities. ...
The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released, the release marked the commencement of a crucial period for secondary school students across Nigeria. With the release of the schedule, candidates and educators alike are gearing up for the rigorous assessments ahead. This is disclosed in a ...
The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) has achieved a significant milestone in its academic journey, as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 12 of its undergraduate programmes. According to the results of the accreditation exercise conducted between November and December 2023, 11 programmes received full accreditation, while one programme was granted interim accreditation. The ...
The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has a new substantive Vice Chancellor in the person of Prof. Shaykh-Lukman Alade Jimoh. The appointment was made by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, following the outcome of the screening exercise conducted by the university’s governing council, in which Prof. Shaykh-Lukman emerged as the top candidate. Prof. Shaykh-Lukman, 60, has been ...
By Matthew Denis The Management of National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) has described the trending New uniform on social media as fake news and baseless. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa which was made available to Newsmen on Friday. The statement Reads " the ...
By Sodiq Adelakun In a bid to align with global standards and emphasise skill acquisition in polytechnic education, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has made Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ) a compulsory requirement for graduation in all National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programs. According to a statement issued on Monday by the board’s ...
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Florence Obi, has urged for a radical change to the culture of impunity in Nigeria, emphasising that competence and merit should be prioritised over systemic anomalies. Speaking at the maiden Conference of the Association of Female Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Obi stressed that women’s ...
...Reveals plans to build 300 labs, hire additional 10,000 teachers Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday declared a state of emergency on education in the state. The declaration took place at Open Arena, Kano Government House, Kano on Saturday. The Governor said the Kano educational landscape, once a beacon of hope and ...
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has said the country must be a key voice in the conversations to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mamman spoke during a breakfast meeting at the 2024 Education World Forum, organised by Human Capital Africa, in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development ...
The National Board for Technical Education has introduced a Mandatory Skills Qualification as a graduation requirement for all newly reviewed National Diploma and Higher National Diploma curricula. The board said the introduction is in line with global trends, especially as skill acquisition is now central to the training of youths in polytechnics. This was disclosed ...
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has awarded N10 million to Olaniyi Mubaraq, the overall best-graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU). The announcement was made during the grand finale of LASU’s 27th convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Mubaraq, who graduated from the Department of Accounting Education with a cumulative grade point ...
By Sodiq Adelakun A Former Minister of Works and Housing, Dr. Babatunde Fashola, has urged fresh graduates and youths to equip themselves with skills, technology, and self-discipline to embrace the future. Speaking at the 27th Convocation Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), Fashola emphasized that the youth must prepare for the vast possibilities of prosperity ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has expressed the institution’s determination to become the best university in West Africa within the next two years. Speaking at the Coconut Breaking festival, part of the university’s 27th Convocation Ceremonies, Prof. Olatunji-Bello emphasised the importance of alumni and stakeholder support in ...
A total of 70,608 candidates on Saturday, sat for this year’s National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) across the country. The number of registered candidates fell below that of 2023, which recorded over 72,000 candidates who registered and participated in the exercise. The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this on Saturday, ...
The staff of Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, have staged a protest against the school’s provost, Dr. Wahab Azeez, over his tenure in office. The protest which took place in the school premises on Monday was directed at the alleged unlawful stay in office of the provost as the agitators claimed it was ...
The Rector, Yaba College of Education, Dr. Abdul Ibraheem, has said connecting the town and gown will lead to the much-desired national development and youth empowerment. He said this while giving a presentation of his one year in office and public lecture held on the campus. Ibraheem emphasised that Yabatech treasured industry collaboration because it ...
Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has invited Junior Secondary School Students to apply for the third edition of its prestigious Heirs Insurance Essay Championship (formerly called Heirs Life Essay Championship), its biggest yet. The Championship promises exceptional prizes and scholarships for the finalists. The winning student will receive a N5 million scholarship, and ...
By Omolola Dede Adeyanju In commemoration of Children’s Day, May 27th, several players in the children development business have voiced their displeasure at the increasing rate of children’s rights violations in the country. Barrister for Children’s right and Social Development Advocate, Barr. Olamide Akin Alabi in respect to children’s rights, said, “There are several violations, ...
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The Director General of Benue State Education Quality Assurance Agency, Dr Terna Francis has boasted that the Agency, under his watch and in line with the vision of the Governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for the state education system to work, would embark on total overhauling ...
By Jeleel Olawale Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that screening of teachers for recruitment into the state teaching service is ongoing in a bid to improve standard of education. Speaking at the flag off of distribution of educational materials for students of secondary schools across the state on Wednesday, he said his administration ...
By Sodiq Adelakun In a remarkable achievement, nine alumni of the Lagos State University (LASU) Faculty of Law have been appointed judges of the Lagos High Court. This historic feat was announced by the institution on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, revealing that the nine are part of the 13 judges recently appointed to ...
