Sir Udensi Tasks Parents On Promotion Of Igbo Language, Culture In Family
As the world marks the 2022 International Mother Tongue Day, which seeks to promote the preservation and protection of all languages around the world, Abia born Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has urged parents especially in the Igbo speaking states to ensure they promote Igbo language and culture in their families. Sir Udensi described as worrisome a situation where...
Lux Mundi University Umuahia Unveils Principal Officers, Deans
The Pro-Chancellor of Lux Mundi University, Prof Gabriel Okenwa has described education as the greatest asset towards human capital development. He stated this during the unveiling and presentation of principal officers, Deans, and Professors of the university on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the university's main auditorium, new Ndagbo city, Isiama Afaraukwu, Ibeku Umuahia Abia State. While describing the institution as...
JAMB Raises Cost Of Mock-UTME Because Of High Price Of Diesel
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced an increase in the service charge for this year’s mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Less than a week to the optional examination, the board disclosed that the service charge has been increased by N400. It stated that while the examination would be conducted freely at its centres, JAMB said candidates willing...
ASUU Strike: Ogun Students Shut Down Benin-Ore Highway
Students protesting the lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Monday, have reportedly blocked the Sagamu-Benin-Ore highway. The students on a joint protest are from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye; Tai Solarin...
We’re Planning Special Salary For Teachers — FG
The federal government has disclosed that plans are underway to boost the remuneration of teachers and their conditions of service. The Minister of Education for State, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, disclosed this on Thursday in Benin during the Seplat Energy Education Roundtable and STEP Certificate Award ceremony for trained teachers. “The special salary scale for teachers in basic and secondary schools, including provision...
Anambra Committee Indicts Mmesoma Of Result Manipulation [Full Report]
According to the Report of the Committee, Mmesoma confessed that she went to a Cyber Cafe to print her fake 362 result after repeatedly getting 249 from JAMB. The report can be found below
FG, ASUU Agree To Renegotiate Revitalisation Fund For Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to renegotiate its initial agreement with the Federal Government on the revitalisation of universities. The agreement was reached at a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila at the National Assembly, on Thursday. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed and Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, were...
CSO Group On Education Tips Prof. Aisha Maikudi For UniAbuja VC, Asks Security Agencies To Investigate Attempts To Cause Chaos
BEING THE REPORT OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUBSTANTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA AND THE ENSUING ABSURDITY OF PROTEST , CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AND OBVIOUS GANGUP AGAINST YOUTH AND WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP. The twenty five member Civil Society Coalition for Educational Development after painstaking interrogations, independent investigations and review of...
Excitement As NELFUND Approves Final Disbursement Of Student Loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of federal government-backed student loan. In a press statement published on its X platform on Thursday, the directive was given following its inaugural board meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Signed by its Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo, the statement said the meeting marked a significant milestone in the organisation’s...
Former President Jonathan Storms Uturu For Gregory University Convocation (Photos)
Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan is about now participating in the special convocation of Gregory University Uturu, Abia state, ABN TV reports. The University had earlier informed that Dr. Jonathan will observe the rededication of the school's main auditorium which is named after him. He is expected to be conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree during the event. READ ALSO: Prof. Ibe Urges...
