At an impressive 96 years old, Violet Edwards has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the oldest African-American woman to graduate from college. She accomplished this remarkable feat by earning her degree from Mercy College in New York, United States. Born in 1925 in Jamaica, Violet Edwards was the youngest child in her family and …
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In a significant step towards safeguarding personal data in Nigerian universities, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Vincent Olatunji, welcomed a delegation from the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), led by its secretary general, Yakubu Ochefu. This pivotal meeting centered on the pressing need to educate university leaders on …
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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved immediate recruitment of four thousand (4,000) new teachers already evaluated and shortlisted for deployment to public primary and secondary schools across Borno State. Zulum announced the approval on Wednesday evening in Maiduguri. Of the 4,000 new teachers, a total of 3,000 of them are to be deployed to government …
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Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) has said that it spent about $3.6 million to train some staff of the University of Ibadan (UI). It also charged the Federal Government, through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, to attend to staff shortfall affecting quality health service delivery in tertiary …
Research org spends $3.6 mln to train 36 UI staff Read More »
Olusesan Daini, chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Friday, inaugurated five classroom blocks at Oreta Community Primary School and a perimeter fence at Lajo Community School. The classrooms, completed within six weeks, were delivered with furniture, white boards and other learning facilities. The council chairman also presented books and other educational materials to …
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The Kano State government plans to spend about N3.5 billion on foreign scholarships to 550 students for postgraduate programmes abroad. Yusuf Kofar-Mata, Commissioner for Higher Education, said this on Friday in Kano when he spoke with journalists after the weekly state executive council meeting. Kofar-Mata said the students would study in seven universities in India …
Synopsis JagunJagun (The Warrior) is a story of a young man, Gbotija, whose desire to become a fierce warrior is born out of resentment he had against the unknown killer of his father and disruptor of his village. He joined an army academy under the tutelage of Ogundiji who unbeknown to him, led his village …
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina – The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has taken a significant step in promoting cultural diversity and language education by introducing a comprehensive Yorùbá language and culture program. This initiative is part of a broader trend across American universities, making Yorùbá one of the most well-studied African languages in the …
Yorùbá language,culture courses flourish across American universities Read More »
Charterhouse, a renowned British independent educational institution, has inaugurated its first-ever African school in the vibrant city of Lagos. The institution’s leadership has expressed their commitment to offering a world-class education experience inspired by British traditions and values to the students of Nigeria and beyond. At a press conference held to introduce Charterhouse Lagos, the …
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In a significant step toward revolutionising education, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced the commencement of operations at the newly constructed Model Smart School in Sogunro, Akinyele, Ibadan. This groundbreaking development aims to provide cutting-edge digital and technical education opportunities to the younger generation, equipping them with the skills needed to …
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Christians residing in Southern Borno, represented by the Gwoza Elite Forum (GEF), have raised their voices in protest against the exclusion of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) as a subject in both primary and secondary schools within Borno state. This grievance was brought to the forefront during GEF’s inaugural conference, where various pressing issues were addressed. …
Borno Christians demand equal status for CRS, IRS in schools Read More »
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