The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, Mr B. D. Jonathan. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – … Read more
The Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, located in Epe, Lagos State, recently hosted a Student Parliamentary Summit. The summit, with the theme, “The Contribution of Young Legislators and Parliamentarians to 21st-Century Governance Effectiveness, gathered students, educators and experts, who explored how young legislators can enhance modern governance through innovation and fresh perspectives, EKO HOT … Read more
No fewer than 9,687 students applied for education loans from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) within 24 hours. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this figure marks the highest number of applications in a single day since NELFUND opened its portal for interested students on May 25, 2024. NELFUND’s Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, … Read more
Tinubu has appointed governing councils of Federal Colleges of Education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved appointments to the governing councils of two federal colleges of education, Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman, said in a statement. Ismaila Gadaka, becomes Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester, Lagos State House of Assembly member representing Epe Constituency II, and the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Hon. Wale Raji Anomo, have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Princess Adebowale Aderemi on her recent appointment as Program Manager for the Home Grown School Feeding Program by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. … Read more
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has scheduled interview dates for applicants from Wednesday, August 14, to Friday, August 23, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Board recently announced the results of the Computer-Based Tests (CBT) taken by teachers in Ibadan. In a statement by Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of OYOSUBEB, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that in a recent statement, the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has conveyed its warm congratulations to Princess Aderemi Adebowale following her appointment as the Programme Manager for the Home Grown School Feeding program by President Bola Tinubu. Princess Adebowale, a distinguished public servant and academic, holds a doctorate degree and has … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is set to enhance its Summer Coaching Program for Secondary School students starting today, as new centres in Temu and Ajebo become operational. EDITOR’S PICK ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major Cause Of Hardship’ – Obaseki Reacts As Edo Protesters … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns about the increasing number of falsified and upwardly adjusted age declarations on NIN slips submitted by candidates. The exam body is worried about the trend of underage candidates altering their age to gain university admission, calling it dangerous, harmful, and unnecessary. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Federal Government has disbursed N2.5bn institution fees to twelve schools. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spokesman of the Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Abuja, saying that 22,120 students benefited from the exercise. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over Mass Disconnection After Tinubu … Read more
Wale Raji announced the completion of Afuye Primary School at Kayokayo Festival. Eko Hot Blog reports that during the grand finale of the Kayokayo Festival at the weekend, Hon. Wale Raji announced the completion of Afuye Primary School, a significant milestone for the Epe community. The new school will open its doors in September, eliminating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Augustine University has achieved a significant milestone by receiving full accreditation for 13 of its academic programmes from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The accreditation was confirmed in a letter dated June 6, 2024, following the NUC’s accreditation visit in October and November 2023. The fully accredited programmes include Accounting, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to bolster educational standards in Odomola, Epe Division, Lagos State, community leaders and educators have come together to express their support for recent initiatives aimed at improving local schools. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG Promise Action On Genetically Modified Foods Why We Arrested 90 … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Odomola Kingdom witnessed a heartwarming event as Queen Arike Adebowale held a royal banquet for the pupils of St. John RCM Odomola. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG Promise Action On Genetically Modified Foods Why We Arrested 90 Men In Midnight Raid – Lagos RRS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the manager of St. John RCM, Odomola, Mrs kolawole, has expressed gratitude to Queen Arike Adebowale, the wife of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeshina Sulaimon Adebowale, the Omola of Odomola, for her consistent support for all schools in the Odomola area of Epe, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC … Read more
Lagos Students To Hold Solidarity Walk, Dissociate Themselves From Planned Protest Hail Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to education in Lagos Students of various tertiary institutions in Lagos State on Tuesday have distanced themselves from the planned national protest by some Nigerians, tagged ‘#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria,’ scheduled for August 1 to 10 to draw the attention of President … Read more
2024 UTME: 62,601 Candidates Subscribes To LASU-JAMB The Lagos State University, LASU, has emerged as Nigeria’s second most subscribed University. This is according to data released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in which it reveals that 62,601 candidates selected LASU as their first-choice institution. The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Application Statistics … Read more
Nosiru Onibon’s daughter, Ms. Arafat, bagged a first class and best student awards at University of Hull. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms. Arafat Abiodun Onibon, the daughter of Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, a former Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has graduated from University of Hull, United Kingdom (UK), … Read more
FG To Introduce New Curriculum For Secondary School Secondary schools across the country may start using a new curriculum by September this year. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said this on Thursday at the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Policy meeting in Abuja. He said that a new curriculum would be introduced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of Mathematical Sciences of the Augustine University, Ilara-Epe (AUI), Epe, Lagos State, has celebrated its 400 level students on the successful completion of their post-field defense. This significant milestone marks the culmination of rigorous academic work and practical field experience, demonstrating the students’ dedication and expertise in their … Read more