Ex-COAS Buratai Applauds HalimaFactor Initiative on Discovery Of Young Talents
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) has commended a non-governmental organisation committed to the enhancement of education, health and environment, HalimaFactor Community Initiative on efforts being put in place towards the discovery of talents among young people in the Nigerian society. According to Buratai, such moves go a long way in reducing youth restiveness,...
Bende Set To Get Federal University Of Medical Sciences As Bill Passes Second Reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill for an act to establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, in Item Bende, Abia State. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration and...
Gov. Yahaya Bello Releases N497m For Payment Of WAEC Fees For Kogi Students
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved the disbursement of N497 million for the payment of the 2023 WAEC examination fees for students enrolled in the state’s public schools in the state. This is according to a statement from Governor Bello’s Chief Press Secretary Onogwu Muhammed. “As part of efforts aimed at further improving the state’s educational system, Governor Yahaya...
Abia Govt Seals Off Emerald Schools Aba After Death Of Pupils, Issues Advice To Parents
Abia State government has announced the sealing of Emerald Schools located at Crystal Park Avenue, Off Port Harcourt Road, Aba in Aba South LGA as well as the withdrawal of its operational approval. This is in response to the death of a pupil in the school. The state government in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Commissioner for Education, Prof....
FG Approves Establishment Of Seven Tertiary Institutions, Converts Alvan Ikoku COE To Federal University
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of seven new tertiary institutions in the country. The Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, disclosed this, in a statement, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. According to the statement, the breakdown includes two federal universities, two colleges of education converted...
Zamfara Governor, Lawal Vows To Prioritise Education, Inspects Facilities
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector in the state. The governor conducted an inspection tour of the College of Nursing and Command Science Secondary School (Girls) in the state capital of Gusau on Monday. According to a statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the inspection tour was characterised...
I’m Not Paying Scholarship With State Funds, Says Gov. Otti
Gov. Alex Otti has explained that his Foundation and not Abia State Government is bankrolling his free scholarship scheme. The Governor who made the explanation Saturday in his remark at the 2022 -2023 Alex Otti Scholarship scheme held at the Sacramento Event Centre, Olokoro, Umuahia South, said that he had long commenced the humanitarian gesture over seven years ago, before...
Alex Otti Foundation Raises Scholarship Package To N250,000 For Beneficiaries
Founder of the Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) and Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced an increase in the funding package of the scholarship scheme, ABN TV reports. Dr. Otti said henceforth beneficiaries of the Foundation's scholarship programme will receive the sum of N250,000, each, up from N50,000, Kazie Uko, chief press secretary to the Governor said in...
Senator Kalu’s Compulsory Free Education Bill Passes First Reading
The Senate has passed for first reading a bill that recommends a fine of N50,000 to parents who default in providing their children with primary and secondary school education. The Red Chamber also recommended free meals for every child in the country. The bill proposed by Senator Orji Kalu titled, ‘Compulsory free Universal Basic Education Act 2004, Section 2’ states that...
Top Cheap Universities In USA For International Students
The United States of America (USA) ranks at the forefront of preferred destinations for international students pursuing their educational endeavors. This is primarily attributed to the United States’ renowned commitment to high educational standards, top-tier universities, exceptional research opportunities, and state-of-the-art learning facilities, among other factors. Consequently, this article aims to present a compilation of Affordable American Universities for...
