How 42,954 Secondary, Primary Schoolgirls Dropped Out Over Pregnancy
At least 42,954 schoolgirls in Tanzania, comprising secondary and primary schools were forced to abandon their education education over unplanned pregnancies, report has indicated. The report released on Monday by Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tanzania says the period covers July 2021 and June 2022. According to the 2021 to 2022 CAG report presented before the Parliament in the country's...
Soludo Shuts Down Anambra School Over Alleged Exam Malpractices
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has closed down Tower Primary School, Oba, following indictment of the proprietor, Kosisochukwu Igwe, and a teacher, Precious Chibuzo, in examination malpractices during the 2023 Transition Placement Examination of the state. The proprietor, in collusion with the teacher, took a photograph of the question paper during the examination, solved questions and supplied answers to candidates. The...
Publishers Applaud Signing Of Copyright Act 2022 By President Buhari
Publishers in the country under the aegis of Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into Act the Copyright Amended Bill which repeals the Copyright Act, Cap C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. President Muhammadu Buhari had on the 17th of March 2023 assented to the Copyright Act 2022 which provides for the regulation,...
Kano Governor-Elect, Yusuf Vows To Restore Free Education
The Kano Governor-elect Abba Yusuf has vowed to revive the Kwankwasiyya free education and healthcare schemes when he assumes office. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor-elect emphasized the urgent need to address the fundamental responsibilities of government such as the provision of potable water, basic education, and quality healthcare. “The outgoing administration claimed to have committed...
Find Solutions To National Problems, Raise Quality Graduates, Buhari Urges UNN, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, urged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, and other tertiary institutions in the country to find lasting solutions to many challenges facing Nigeria as a developing nation. As the first indigenous University of Nigeria, President Buhari, also urged UNN to lead the way in training graduates who would create jobs for our young school leavers....
Four Kogi Polytechnic Lecturers Fired Over Fraud, Sexual Misconduct
The management of the Kogi state polytechnic, Lokoja, has dismissed four senior lecturers from service for alleged acts of gross misconduct bordering on fraud, sexual harassment and other offences. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Uredo Omale, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Friday. She said the concerned lecturers were dismissed for misconduct, bordering...
NUC Restores ABSU’s Medicine And Surgery Programme After 2 Years
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has restored Medicine and Surgery programme of the Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu earlier withdrawn two years ago. The commission also granted accreditation to seven new courses in the university. The ABSU Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday gave the names of the courses and their status below: 1. Medicine &...
Obaseki Raises Teachers’ Retirement Age
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has extended the retirement age for teachers in Edo State to 65 years or 40 years of service, in furtherance of his commitment to boosting workers’ welfare. The state Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, who disclosed this in a statement, said the governor’s approval reinforces his unwavering commitment to building a solid foundation for repositioning...
Ikpeazu Sacks Abia Polytechnic Rector
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has relieved Prof. Okorie Kalu Osonwa, the state Polytechnic Rector in Aba of his appointment. Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem announced this on Sunday in a statement. The governor also appointed Associate Professor, Haglar Okorie as the acting rector. No reason was given for the rector's dismissal but it may not be...
Ikpeazu Unveils Nigeria-British University In Abia, Awards Scholarships To 20 Students (PHOTOS)
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu on Friday launched the newly constructed Nigeria-British University where he described education as one of the most serious businesses of the people of Abia State. The Governor also approved scholarships for 20 students of the new university situated in Ukwa with an assurance of the support and commitment of the Abia State...
