ASUP Mobilises Lecturers As Strike Ultimatum Expires
The 15-day ultimatum issued by the ASUP to the Federal Government to meet its demands is set to expire on October 23. The group had threatened to embark on a strike should the government fail to address the contentious new scheme of service for polytechnic lecturers across the country. As the deadline approaches, more lecturers have endorsed the ASUP National Executive...
JAMB Raises The 16 Year Old Minimum Entry Age To 2025
JAMB said on Thursday that universities and other higher learning institutions nationwide can now enroll students who will be 16 by August 31, 2025. The board announced that the impacted candidates will be accepted for the 2024/2025 academic year, provided they match the institution’s requirements. The Daily Sun recalls that the minimum age for admission in tertiary institutions was earlier this...
UNIBEN Secondary School Old Students Elect Pioneer Leaders
The UNIBEN Demonstration Secondary School Old Students Association (UDOSA) has elected the first set of executive to lead the worldwide association. The election was conducted online from 11th October, 2024 to 15th October, 2024. At the end of the exercise, the Chairman, UDOSA BOT Electoral Committee, Prof. Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye announced Regina Iyamabo-Jemide as the President-elect. Iyamabo-Jemide is a member of the UDSS...
Nasarawa Teacher, lfechukwu Emerges Winner Of Maltina Teacher Of The Year, Gets N10m
Esomnofu Chidiebube lfechukwu from Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, on Friday night, emerged the winner of the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition at the grand finale, held in Lagos. He will also enjoy all-expense-paid capacity development training abroad. Also, his school will get either a fully-equipped computer laboratory or a six-classroom block worth N20 million...
Benjamin Kalu’s Bill Seeking Establishment Of Bola Tinubu University Passes First Reading
Another university may be added to the pool of existing ones following the passage for first reading on Thursday, by the House of Representatives of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and eight others, is aimed at establishing a university for the promotion of...
World Teachers’ Day: Amb. Nzechi Hails Educators’ Selfless Service
Ambassador Charles Nzechi (Aha Eji Agamba) has issued a heartfelt message of appreciation to teachers on World Teachers' Day. "Today, we honor the tireless efforts of teachers who dedicate themselves to nurturing young minds," Amb. Nzechi said. "Your selflessness, patience, and expertise have transformed countless lives, empowering future leaders and change-makers." READ ALSO: Work Commences On F107 Road, Nmuri Bridge Ohafia After...
NBTE Seeks Reps Support On Polytechnic Status
The National Board for Technical Education has called for its upgrade to the National Polytechnic Commission in the country. The board stressed the need for greater collaboration with the House Committee on Polytechnics to achieve the goal. NBTE Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, made the plea during a presentation to the House Committee on Polytechnics, chaired by Fuad Laguda. The Chairman and...
NECO: Abia ranks first, Katsina last in 2024 SSCE
NECO has announced the 2024 SSCE internal exam results, showing that 60.55% of the 828,284 candidates scored five credits, including Maths and English. Prof Dantana Wushishi, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NECO, revealed this information when he presented the results to reporters at the Council's main office in Minna, Niger State on Thursday. Wushishi disclosed that 1,147,597 candidates, which...
NECO Releases 2024 Internal Examination Results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination, with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing journalists at the NECO headquarters on Thursday in Minna, Niger State. Prof. Wushishi disclosed that...
Abia Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Schools That Resumed Early
Some schools in Abia State have resumed for the 2024/2025 academic session in Abia, thereby disobeying the State government’s directive that they should reopen on Monday, 23rd September. For this disobedience, the State government has said that its hammers of sanctions may fall on the schools and their principals. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu stated this while briefing journalists on...
