How Our Free School Feeding Programme Increased Primary School Enrollment In Abia — Gov. Ikpeazu
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu says his administration has increased the public primary school enrollment figure in the state using the free school feeding programme which he said has worked like a magic. Governor Ikpeazu who stated this while addressing Members of the Free Meal Programme from Abia South during their solidarity visit at the Governor's Lodge Aba on Monday...
Jubilation As Chief Dan Okeke Donates Education Materials To Arochukwu, Ohafia Students (Video)
The APC candidate for House of Representatives Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, High Daniel Chimezie Okeke has donated educational items to students in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. At the presentation of the items on Tuesday, High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke who was represented by High Chief Stephen Kalu Nwankwo and Dr. Benedict Offor narrated that his philanthropic gestures were borne out of his...
NANS Urges FG To Consider Temporary Closure Of Tertiary Institutions To Allow 4m Students Vote
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has urged the federal government to let higher institutions in the country go on break now for the students who registered last year to collect their permanent voter’s cards, PVCs. According to the association, the if the step is not taken, over four million students would be disenfranchised and denied the opportunity to...
Management Goes After Federal Polytechnic Nekede Student Who Said She Graduated With Help Of Her Private Organ
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, near Owerri in Imo, says it has begun investigations into the identity of a female student, who gloated about her graduation on TikTok. The yet-to-be-identified female student had gloated on the social media platform that she graduated with the help of God and private organ. In a statement signed by the Polytechnic’s Registrar, Eucharia...
E-mail Address Now Compulsory For UTME Registration – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that as from January 31, 2023, no candidate would be registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) without the provision of a functional email address. The Board noted that the review of its Advisory on the ongoing UTME registration was to ensure that best practices were followed in the process...
ASUP Decries Non Payment Of Abia Polytechnic Lecturers For 40 Months
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says the Abia State Government owes staff of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba (Abiapoly), 40 months' salary arrears. In a statement signed by the ASUP publicity secretary, Abdullahi Yalwa, made available to The Education Report, the union faulted the encomiums showered on the state governor recently by Abiapoly’s rector, Prof. Okorie Kalu Osonwa. In...
Lagos Shuts Down Chrisland School Over Pupil’s Death As Colleagues Allege Electrocution
The Lagos State Government, yesterday, ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, located at Opebi-Ikeja, following the death of a student of the school, Whitney Adeyemi. The order was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, yesterday. Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident. According to...
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...
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...
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...
