NUC Approves 26 New Programmes For UniAbuja
National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 26 new academic programmes for University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) which they are expected to commence from the 2022-2023 academic session. The new programmes are, B. ENG. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; B. ENG. Architecture;. B. ENG. Agricultural Engineering;. BSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management;. BNSc. Nursing; BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; BSc. Journalism and Media Studies; B....
UNIOSUN To Graduate 4,210 Students
Four thousand, two hundred and ten students of the Osun State University, Osogbo would be awarded various degrees in the combined 12th and 13th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Addressing journalists on Friday at the main campus of the university in Osogbo, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, also said the institution’s teaching hospital, donated by its Chancellor, Dr. Folorunso...
WAEC Moves To Introduce CBT For WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a plan to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations. The Head of National Office, Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with journalists in Lagos, on Saturday. Areghan, who spoke against the backdrop of notable achievements and advancements of the council under his...
JAF Says Increase In School Fees Will Force Students Out Of School
The Joint Action Front, JAF, yesterday, warned that any proposed hike in tuition fees in public universities across the country will lead to the withdrawal of several students from school if it is not reversed. JAF, in a statement by Dr Dipo Fashina and Abiodun Aremu, condemned the said outrageous increase, just as it demanded immediate reversal and adequate funding...
WTD: Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu Assures Improved Welfare For Teachers [VIDEO]
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As the global community marks World Teachers' Day (WTD), the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended Nigerian teachers for their immense contributions to nation-building, assuring them of executive and legislature partnership to improve their well-being. Kalu who gave the assurance at the plenary on Thursday, in celebration noted that without education, no...
Sen. Kalu’s Bill Seeking To Provide Free And Quality Basic Education Passes First Reading
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A Bill targeted at providing a compulsive, quality & free basic education sponsored by the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has passed its first reading at the Senate on Wednesday. Titled: Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill S.B. 31, 2023, the bill passed through first reading during Wednesday's plenary season of the Senate presided...
UniCal Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment Abducted By Gunmen
Gunmen on Thursday abducted the embattled Dean of Law Faculty, University of Calabar, Prof Cyril Ndifon. Ndifon, who had been suspended over allegations bordering on sexual harassment among others, was abducted by gunmen at his Akpabuyo residence in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The professor’s son, David Ndifon, confirmed his abduction to our correspondent. He said the gunmen invaded...
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...
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...
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...
