Eight months after the death of Herbert Wigwe, former Managing Director of Access Holdings, his University has commenced academic activities. Wigwe University located in Isiokpo, Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State was founded by the late Dr Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died in a plane crash in the United States of America along […]
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The Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA) has urged Gov. Abdullahi Sule to approve permanent appointments for over 170 casual staff of Government Comprehensive Special School Lafia. Mr Abel Bala, Chairman, House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, made the call when he led other members of the committee on an oversight visit function to
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A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shina Peller, has charged teachers across the country to mold characters and raise a more responsible generation of leaders by instilling values of accountability, empathy and vision in their students right from the classrooms. Peller made the call in reaction to the Exemplary Leadership and Humanitarian
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The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions, on Wednesday, condemned Tuesday’s inauguration of the renegotiation committee on the agreement between the Federal Government and university-based unions. The two unions, in a jointly signed statement, by President, SSANU, Muhammed Ibrahim and
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Despite making up nearly half of Nigeria’s population, women remain vastly underrepresented in government. From the local councils to the federal level, female participation in political leadership is glaringly low, leaving critical voices unheard and vital perspectives missing from decision-making. This disparity is not unique to Nigeria, but its deep-rooted socio-cultural and political structures have
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Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Other Associated Institutions have threatened to resume their suspended strike. The General Secretary of NASU, Peters Adeyemi, gave the hint on the sidelines of the National Executive Council meeting of the union in Abuja. Although he declined to give the exact date of the commencement of
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The Federal Government plans to allocate 25 per cent of revenue from the proposed development levy to the Student Education Loan Fund in 2025. This is according to a new bill titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria
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The Senate has passed for second reading, a bill to establish the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Egbe, in Kogi, and another bill to establish the Federal University of Education (Special), Oyo. The 9th Senate passed “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal University of Medicine and
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In a landmark recognition of Edo State’s pioneering role in educational reforms and digital transformation,Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs Ozavize Eyitayo Salami, were honoured at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2024, hosted by the Federal Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). As
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As Nigeria stands on the cusp of a new era in education, the trajectory towards 2025 promises to be one of transformation and innovation. There are emerging trends, challenges, and predictions shaping the educational landscape in Nigeria. These trends offer insights into how the nation can harness opportunities for growth and development. One of the
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In a spirited display of intellectual prowess, Lagos State Senior Model College, Badore claimed victory in the prestigious 2024 Governor’s Quiz Competition, emerging as the champions in the senior category. Schools across the six educational districts of Lagos State participated in this annual event, designed to foster academic excellence among public school students. The competition
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In a compelling address at the University of Ilorin’s prestigious lecture series, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), issued a stark caution to African nations regarding the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on foreign-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Speaking on the theme, ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Future of
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