Hon. Onyejeocha to pay WAEC fee of all Public Schools Within Isuikwuato/Umunneochi
The member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has pledged to foot the cost of WAEC for all public schools within her constituency comprising Isuikwuato and Umunneochi local government areas, ABN TV reports. This according to the federal lawmaker is in her effort to increase human capacity development in our communities and stop incidents of youths leaving secondary school without...
Ikpeazu Lauds Buhari For Appointing Obioma as NECO Registrar
The appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has continued to attract applauds from stakeholders and lovers of education. ABN TV reports that the Abia State Governor, Okezie Okpeazu said he received the news of Obioma’s appointment “with delight” and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the right choice of putting...
President Tinubu To Launch Student Loan Scheme July 17
President Bola Tinubu will launch the student loan scheme on Wednesday, July 17, marking the commencement of its implementation. ABN TV gathered that the student loan scheme will be launched at the State House. The president had recently approved N35 billion for the scheme’s launch, targeting 70,000 initial applications. The Governing Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), chaired by Mr...
SAD!! Late Ezekiel Mary Ogechi Remembered As Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba Holds Convocation
The convocation ceremony of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba, formerly Abia State Polytechnic, took place today, marking an important milestone for graduating students and their families. However, the joyous occasion was tinged with sorrow as the institution remembered late Ezekiel Mary Ogechi, a final-year student of the Accounting Department, a brilliant student who should have been celebrated as the...
No Exams On Sallah Day, NECO Declares
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied rescheduling any of its ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates slated for Saturday, July 9. It stated that rather, it has given a whole examination free wee...
Governor Otti Fulfills Promise, Donates 2 New Buses To School For The Blind Umuahia (Photos)
In a heartwarming fulfillment of his promise, Governor Alex C. Otti has donated two brand new buses to the School for the Blind in Umuahia, Abia State. This gesture comes just weeks after the Governor's emotional encounter with the students during the Children's Day celebration on May 27. During the event, the Governor was moved to tears by the students'...
NICN Court Order Time Wasting – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has reacted to the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, which, Wednesday, ordered the lecturers to resume academic activities. In a WhatsApp chat with The PUNCH, late Wednesday, the Chairman of the Obafemi Awolowo University branch of ASUU, Dr. Adeola Egbedokun, described as a waste of time and scarce resources, the idea of...
How To Check 2024 UTME Result
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday, April 29, released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The examination which began on Friday, April 19, ended today Monday, April 29. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the release of the UTME results at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters, Bwari, in Abuja on Monday READ...
NBTE Notifies JAMB On Abia Polytechnic Accreditation Restoration
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has written to the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) about the restoration of the accreditation of the Abia State Polytechnic Aba. Recall that governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu had vowed to ensure the restoration of the Polytechnic's Accreditation within one month, a promise is fulfilled by...
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...
