In a bid to empower the youth with cutting-edge skills, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has flagged off training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Technology. The initiative aims to equip 1000 young individuals with the knowledge and expertise required to thrive in the digital age. During the launch event, held in Dutsen, the State Capital, Shettima […]
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic rights advocacy group, has called on the Oyo State Government to reschedule the Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for primary school teaching applicants. MURIC argues that fixing the test on Friday, July 26, 2024, would infringe upon the religious rights of Muslim candidates. According to reports, over 52,000 applications were
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Cavista Holdings, a leading conglomerate in Nigeria, has partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) to establish a liaison office in Lagos, Nigeria. This initiative aims to support African students aspiring to study abroad by streamlining the admission process and providing access to quality education. The partnership was announced during the launch of
According to UNICEF, education is a basic human right that should be accessible to all. Creating an inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners is essential in promoting equitable education and ensuring that all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, have the opportunity to succeed. An inclusive classroom is one where every student feels valued,
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THE Senate has passed a bill that seeks to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, to increase the National Minimum Wage from N30,000 upward to the sum of N70,000. Also passed by the Senate on Tuesday is a bill, inter alia that seeks to reduce the time for periodic review of the National Minimum
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, commonly referred to as UNIZIK, is one of Nigeria’s prominent higher education institutions. Established to provide a comprehensive and advanced education to its students, here are top 10 interesting facts about UNIZIK 1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established in 1991. 2. It was named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, one of Nigeria’s foremost
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced the suspension of its planned industrial action. The union had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Nigerian government to suspend the implementation of a new scheme of work or face various forms of industrial action. Following the ultimatum, the union’s leadership was invited to a tripartite
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Emmanuel, a 300-level Linguistics student at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, was shot dead inside his off-campus hostel. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with speculations of possible cult involvement. The news was confirmed by Comrade Oladele Emmanuel, vice chairman of the National Association of Universities Students (NAUS), who expressed
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Sophie Bosede Oluwole (née Aloba, 12 May 1935 – 23 December 2018) was a Nigerian professor and philosopher, renowned for being the first Nigerian woman to earn a doctorate in philosophy. A practitioner of Yoruba philosophy, Oluwole passionately advocated for the role of women in philosophy and the inclusion of African thinkers in education. Sophie
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The Nigerian Bar Association Gombe State Branch has expressed worries over the growing use of substance abuse, especially among youths. As a result, the NBA has harped on the need to “catch them young” in its crusade against the use and abuse of drugs. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign to commemorate 2024 International Day Against
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Several lecture halls at the Federal University of Lafia have been submerged by floods following a week-long torrential rainfall in the Nasarawa State capital city. Edugist observed that most students of the institution were stranded at the school gate on Friday as they could not access their classes due to the flooding, which submerged several
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A Niger State gender activist, Cesnabmihilo Nuhu-Aken’Ova has disclosed how her Non Governmental Organisation, the International Centre for Sexual Reproductive Rights has helped girls across Nigeria’s northern region, particularly her home state of Niger to remain in schools. Nuhu-Aken’Ova said girls in the North are usually faced with challenges which tend to compell them to
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A 300-level Linguistics student of Adekunle Ajasin University, simply known as Emmanuel, was on Sunday, shot and killed by gunmen in one of the private student hostels in Akungba Akoko. A student who pleaded anonymity disclosed to our correspondent that the deceased was shot in the room. “It happened last night, the victim was shot
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The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Kabiru Bala, has said the impact of artificial intelligence will continue to manifest in the quality of teaching, learning, and research activities within the Nigerian higher education sub-sector. Bala said this in Abuja during the national dialogue on AI aimed at guiding the use of AI
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Lecturers nationwide have criticised the newly announced minimum acceptable Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board 140 score as a demeaning threshold that can plunge the education sector into turmoil. The 140 mark is 30 per cent of the total 400 mark. On July 18, 2024, JAMB and other stakeholders in the education sector pegged the minimum
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Cavista Holdings has partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas to establish a liaison office in Lagos. A statement by the firm said the initiative aims to support African students aspiring to study abroad by streamlining the admission process and providing access to quality education. “The partnership was announced during the unveiling of the
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The Talent Pipeline Company is hosting The Future Talent Summit, set to take place on August 17, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This one-day summit is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to succeed in the ever-evolving global landscape. As the world of work continues to undergo rapid transformation, it is
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