In June 2023, as the final school bell rang out across the Nawairudeen Junior Grammar School grounds in Solu, Ogun State, Vice Principal Temitope Oniyide stepped away from her desk and made her way to the assembly grounds. There, she addressed the gathered teachers and students, congratulating them on the successful completion of the Basic […]
Education is often heralded as a cornerstone of personal and societal advancement. It opens doors to opportunities, fosters critical thinking, and equips individuals with skills to navigate the complexities of modern life. However, the dangers of not receiving the right education are manifold and can have profound, long-lasting impacts on individuals and societies alike. This
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Frankly speaking, the global quest for education has long equated mere school attendance with meaningful learning. However, the reality is that simply being present in a classroom does not necessarily guarantee that genuine learning is taking place. While schools are key institutions for education, the process of schooling extends beyond mere attendance. Schooling involves the
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A University don, Simon Ehiabhi, has declared that Nigeria is suffering from Acute Leadership Deficiency Syndrome (ALDS). Delivering the 26th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state, the Professor of African Political and Diplomatic History, said that ” leadership failure has brought Nigerians to the point of agitation for restructuring and not
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THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU have suspended their planned indefinite strike as a result of the ongoing nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance. The two unions through the Joint Action Committee, JAC, had on July 18, embarked on a national
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The Registrar of Wigwe University, Ms. Ulonna Inyama, has died under mysterious circumstances in Abuja, sparking concerns about medical negligence and hospital safety. Contrary to initial reports, a confidante of the deceased revealed that Inyama did not undergo fibroid surgery. Instead, she was given contaminated blood to treat anaemia. . The source, who wished to
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern ultimatum to all tertiary institutions involved in illegal admissions before 2017. Institutions have been given a one-month deadline to submit the list of affected students for “condonement,” in accordance with a waiver granted by the federal government. Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made
Wigwe University, founded by the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank, has disclosed a date to commence academic activities. The university will officially launch its operational activities on September 18 for the 2024/2025 academic session. The announcement was made by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, in a detailed statement released
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A student, Mohammed Hadi Musa, has won ICT University scholarship for achieving an outstanding score of A-grades in all 11 Ordinary Level subjects at New Hope College in Douala. In recognition of his remarkable accomplishments, ICT University has stepped forward to support Mohammed’s educational journey. As part of the institution corporate social responsibility initiative, ICT
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The Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) has categorically stated that reports of a mock examination following the postponement of its 2024 test are completely unfounded. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ademola Adeleke, emphasized in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that there are no plans for
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The authorities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have revealed some fraudulent practices through which tertiary institutions in Nigeria admit students into their programmes and warn against the continuous perpetration of such acts. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin disclosed that the board has witnessed an alarming
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