The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, unveiled a career centre aimed at addressing the high rate of unemployment in the country. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Adeoye Odedeji, while unveiling the centre located on the polytechnic’s campus, noted that its establishment was in response to a recent directive by the […]
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The Kebbi State Government, on Thursday, announced the closure of the College of Health Technology in Jega following a demonstration by the students. The Commissioner for Higher Education in the state, Isah Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this in a press release in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He stated that the decision became necessary because allowing the
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A non-profit organisation in Akwa Ibom State, Open Forum Care for Humanity Foundation, has appealed to both the State and Federal Governments to offer automatic employment to eight former members of the National Youth Service Corps who were kidnapped while en route to their place of assignment. The affected NYSC members were abducted in Zamfara
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UAC Foods Limited has officially commenced its 2024 Graduate Trainee Program, offering a unique opportunity for young Nigerian graduates to build their careers within a leading indigenous conglomerate. This initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills and industry knowledge while providing competitive salaries and potential full-time employment upon completion of the program. Benefits: The
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MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the 2024 mPulse Spelling Bee Competition, offering students from primary and secondary schools across the country a chance to win over ₦24 million in prizes. The competition is designed to help students enhance their English language and spelling skills while competing for scholarships, cash rewards, and other exciting prizes.
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As educators, we are always in the business of learning. But if you’re like me, there’s more to it than just accumulating knowledge. As we journey through life, teaching students, inspiring colleagues, and impacting our communities, there’s a crucial distinction to be made between learning about something and learning to be something. Understanding this difference
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The integration of digital technologies in education is revolutionizing the way students learn, and educators teach. As the global education landscape continues to shift, Nigeria stands to gain significantly from embracing a wholistic digital transformation. The benefits span across accessibility, learning outcomes, skills development, and cost efficiency, and are discussed briefly below: Improved Accessibility Digital
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Choosing the right primary school for your child is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make. A solid foundation at this early stage sets the tone for your child’s educational journey, shaping their development and preparing them for future success. Lagos, being the commercial hub of Nigeria, is home to a wide
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has awarded a scholarship to 100 students of the Wigwe University, Isiokpo, in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. This came as the institution founded by former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Limited, the late Dr Herbert Wigwe, commenced academic activities eight months after his demise. Dr
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Baobab Nigeria has organised a one-day internship for some members of the National Youth Service Corps and students as part of its 2024 Customer Service Week celebration. A statement from the lender on Thursday revealed that the training had been open to customers on its digital savings platform, Jollof. According to the firm, the internship
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Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP), a collaboratiion between Federal Government and Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), is transforming education outcomes in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. Launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima on May 18, ASSEP focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) to drive development and empowerment. Senior Special Assistant
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has written vice-chancellors, provosts and rectors of tertiary institutions across the country, allowing windows to admit candidates aged 15 who will reach age 16 by August 2025. The board, during its policy meeting held months ago, directed tertiary institutions not to admit candidates under the age of 16 for
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A total of 256 students of the University of Ilorin will graduate with first class at the forthcoming convocation of the university. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Wahab Egbewole (SAN), who made this known at a press briefing held at the university auditorium, on Thursday, put the total number of students to graduate during
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The Nigeria Police Force has hosted a Stakeholders’ Forum on school security in Ekiti State. The forum, hosted on Wednesday October 16, 2024, culminated in the launch of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), a significant step towards ensuring a secure environment for students and educators. Themed “Strengthening Security Resilience and Integration of Host Communities in
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has successfully earned a Doctoral Degree in public administration from the University of Uyo. This significant milestone was announced by the governor himself on his official LinkedIn account, where he shared the joyful news of defending his thesis. The title of his thesis, “Government and Private Sector Development:
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