FG, Bauchi Govt Partner To Tackle Menace Of Out-Of-School Children

JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Former Lawmaker In Bauchi

The Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), is partnering Bauchi State Government to eradicate the menace of out-of-school children in the state. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs Adejoke … Read more

TETFund Commences 5-Day International Certificate for Digital Learning ( ICDL) Programme For Fedpoffa Staff

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund ( TETFund ) has organized a capacity building training for both senior teaching and non teaching staff of the Federal Polytechnic Offa on International Certificate for Digital Learning ( ICDL ). The 5-Day training programme that commenced on Monday, 24th of August, 2020 was declared open by the Rector of … Read more

FG May Reopen Schools Soon, Minister Tells Protesting Students

The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says the Federal Government has started considering full reopening schools. Mr Nwajiuba said this during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Though, he said no date has been fixed yet for full schools’ resumption, but the minister urged protesting … Read more

WAEC Candidate Contracts COVID-19 In Akwa-Ibom

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A candidate of the West Africa Examination Council examination has reportedly contracted Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state as confirmed by Governor Emmanuel Udom. Speaking on Monday August 24 during a media chat in Uyo, the Governor who did not reveal the name of the school said the affected student is asymptomatic. Udom further disclosed that … Read more

Ogunsola Emerges UNILAG Senate Nominee As Acting VC

In the election conducted by the members of the University Of Lagos Senate on Monday to choose an acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola has secured the highest number of votes. She was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development Services at UNILAG before her emergence. Read Also : Amaechi’s ally, Lloyd, Dumps APC For PDP Ogunsola’s nomination took place … Read more

Maryam Abacha University Gets UNESCO’s Approval For Internalisation Programme

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has approved Maryam Abacha American University, Maradi (MAAUN), to start Internalisation Business programme in collaboration with the American International University (AIU). Ali Kakaki, MAAUN’s Spokesman, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano on Monday. Read Also: Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, August 24th, … Read more

ASUU Speaks On Calling Off Strike And Reopening Of Schools

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has maintained it will not suspend the ongoing strike action. National President of ASUU, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi said this during a stakeholder’s meeting at the Union’s Secretariat at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Professor Ogunyemi said the federal government has continually failed to fulfill its Memorandum … Read more

Just In: Nasarawa To Sack 1251 Teachers Over Non Qualification

About 1251 teachers teaching in various primary schools across Nasarawa state are to lose their jobs for not possessing the requisite teaching qualifications. Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) Mr Mohammed Dan’azimi who inaugurated a seven (7) man implementation committee to disengage the said teachers, said the action is in line with … Read more

Recuse Yourselves From Official Duty, FG Tells UNILAG Pro-Chancellor, VC

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The Federal Government has directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Lagos, Dr Wale Babalakin and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe to recuse themselves from official duties. The Federal Government made the announcement in a statement by Mr Ben Goong, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, in … Read more

Kano Varsity Releases Cut-Off Marks For 2020/2021 Admission Exercise

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The Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano on Friday released cut-off marks for admission screening exercise for the 2020/2021 academic session. The cut-off marks was released in a registration guideline signed by the Acting Registrar of the University, Mr Suleiman Saleh. Read Also: Edo 2020: DSS Invites Kabaka, 9 Other APC Members Saleh advised candidates who … Read more

Ex-NAN Staff Emerges Acting Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Oko

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The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has approved the appointment of a veteran journalist, Mr Obini Onuchukwu as the Acting Ex-NAN Staff Emerges Acting Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Oko of Federal Polytechnic Oko, in Orumba North Council Area of Anambra. Onuchukwu’s approval followed the recommendation of the Expanded Management Committee (EMC), the highest decision making … Read more

WAEC Candidates Not Affected By Public Holiday In Kano -Official

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Kano State Government says the Thursday public holiday to mark the new Islamic year does not affect students writing the West African Examination (WAEC) in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Sanusi Kiru said this in a statement signed by the ministry’s Public Relationships Officer, Malam Aliyu Yusuf, on Wednesday in Kano. Read Also: … Read more

WASSCE: Imo Public Schools Ask Students To Pay N2000 Per Subject For Malpractice

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Some public secondary schools in Imo State are reportedly charging students N2,000 per subject to provide them with answers to questions in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The school owners met with students before the commencement of the examination where they informed them that they would provide the answers if each student … Read more

COVID-19 Patient Writes WASSCE From Isolation Centre In Gombe

A candidate who tested positive for COVID – 19 in Gombe State on Monday wrote his first paper in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination from an isolation centre . The unnamed male candidate wrote his Mathematics examination under the supervision of an invigilator who was fully kitted in a Personal Protective Equipment. … Read more

22 Graduates Bag 1st Class In Plateau Varsity’s Combined Convocation

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Twenty-two out of the 1,514 graduates of the Plateau University (PLASU) Bokkos, bagged First Class in the institution’s Third, Fourth and Fifth combined virtual convocation on Saturday. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yohana Izam, who made the disclosure in his speech at the ceremony, noted that the virtualising ceremony became imperative in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

Breaking: Kogi Poly Expels 25 Students For Examination Malpractice

The Kogi State Polytechnic has reportedly expelled 25 students for their involvement in various forms of examination malpractice. The institution disclosed this in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mrs Uredo Omale, its Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, on Saturday in Lokoja. Mrs Omale, said the decision was taken at … Read more

LASTMA Clarifies Matters On Fire Incident At Premises

LASTMA

Lagos State Traffic Management Authourity (LASTMA), has spoken on the fire incident within its premises. Mr Olajide Oduyoye, the General Manager, explained that the fire started at the abandoned Vehicle Yard and not on LASTMA property. The GM said “seven dead beat vehicles that had been abandoned and already in preparedness for disposal for years … Read more

Minister Inaugurates Ultra Modern Senate Building In BUK

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday inaugurated a new Senate Building constructed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), at the Bayero University Kano (BUK). The Senate building designed with over 200 offices was named after Prof. Adamu Abubakar, the former Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, now Executive Secretary of the … Read more

Breaking: Osun Student Wins National Essay Competition On COVID-19

The Deputy Governor, of Osun State, Mr Benedict Alabi, on Thursday said the recent efforts of the government in the state to strengthen the quality of education has started yielding great results. Mr Alabi said that the resolve of the Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration to produce more responsible and productive youths through sound education is unwavering. … Read more

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