ASUBEB Chairman Hails Otti’s Smart School Initiative, Says Teachers Are Ready To Make Abia Children Smarter (VIDEO)
The Executive Chairman of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Mrs. Lydia Onuoha, has applauded Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for his visionary leadership in transforming the education sector through the Smart School Initiative, describing him as “the smartest and most education-friendly governor in Nigeria.” Mrs. Onuoha made this known in an exclusive interview with ABN TV...
Stop Using Money Your Husband Gave For Children’s Fees To Stock Your Shops, Proprietress Begs Mothers
The Proprietress of Folarin Dalley International College, Mrs. Toyin Dalley has called on mothers to desist from the ‘habit of stocking their shops and warehouses’ with their children’s school fees, given by their husbands. Dalley, who made the call at the weekend in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, warned against what she described as the “awful and disgraceful habit of...
UI Launches ODeL To Widen Access To Higher Education Nationwide
The University of Ibadan (UI) has unveiled fresh opportunities for prospective students through its Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) programme, designed to widen access to higher education across Nigeria. The initiative provides an alternative pathway for qualified candidates who may have missed admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or are unable to pursue full-time, on-campus study at Nigeria’s...
Reps Approve Bill To Expand Michael Okpara University’s Academic Programs
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward transforming Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), into a conventional university, as a bill seeking the change passed its second reading on the floor of the House. The proposed legislation, titled “Bill Seeking for an Act to Establish Michael Okpara University, Umudike, to Make Comprehensive Provisions for Its Due...
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...
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...
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...
BREAKING: President Buhari Reappoints Oloyede As JAMB Registrar
Professor Ishaq Oloyede has been reappointed as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, on Friday reappointed Oloyede as JAMB Registrar for a second term of five years. Oloyede’s reappointment was made public by the Director, Press and Public Affairs, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong. In a statement he signed, Goong...
We’re Worried Nigerian Graduates Not Employable — FG
The Federal Government, weekend, expressed concern over the unemployability of Nigerian graduates in the labour market. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, said this while delivering the 12th convocation lecture of the Achievers University, Owo, in Ondo State. Delivering his speech, titled: ‘Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Panacea for Unemployment’, Pantami said “the worrisome situation is the problem...
FG Removes Universities, Polytechnics From IPPIS
Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education have been taken off from the Integrated Personnel Payment System (IPPIS). The approval for the exemption was given by The Federal Executive Council at its meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents alongside other ministers on the outcome of...
