Kaduna State is set to welcome a new era of technical and scientific education as the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, commences operations in September 2024, according to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Speaking at the official handover of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) by Kaduna State Governor, Senator […]
In Africa, leadership tenures vary widely. As of 2025, several African presidents have distinguished themselves by their extended periods in office, each with a story that intertwines with the history and evolution of their respective countries. Here are some of the longest-serving African leaders. 1. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo – Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made key appointments in Nigeria’s education sector, naming Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Dr. Aminu, who
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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rolled out an emergency vaccination exercise for diphtheria exercise for students and staff of the King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island to immediately curb the spread of the highly contagious disease. Meanwhile, top state government officials and the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday visited and inspected the school to assess the situation and oversee the vaccination campaign. Among
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Discipline and encouragement are often viewed as opposing ends of a spectrum. One perceived as rigid, the other as tender. However, effective teaching is not about choosing one over the other; it is about blending both in a way that fosters respect, accountability, and self-confidence in students. The goal is not simply to control a
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Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has reopened for commencement of academic activities after three weeks shutdown over students’ protest. Dr Rebecca Okojie, the Registrar and Secretary of Council of the University, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Lokoja. Okojie said that the university would reopen on Tuesday, March 11, while lectures would commence
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Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba Lagos, Gbenga Adefaye, has urged students to uphold ethical standards of journalism profession. Speaking at the institution’s matriculation for the 2024/2025 academic session, he disclosed, “our goal is to train and groom disciplined and excellent professionals who will uphold the highest ethical standard in their profession. We will
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The Rector, Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, has advocated the need for polytechnics in Nigeria to award Bachelor of Technology degrees to replace the current Higher National Diploma (HND). Prof. Ufuophu-Biri, who made the call during a colloquium organised by the Delta State Polytechnic, noted that the HND holder spends two years at
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A deadly diphtheria outbreak has struck King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe, claiming the life of a 12-year-old student and hospitalising 14 others. The Lagos State government has swiftly activated an emergency response, identified 34 close contacts of the deceased, and launched a mass vaccination campaign to contain the spread of the infection. According to Lagos
African integrated digital payment platform, Interswitch has donated over Information Technology devices worth N45m to Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. The donation was made when the Interswitch team paid a courtesy visit to the Yabatech Rector, Ibraheem Abdul. Some of the items donated include Cisco firewall, Cisco switches and Servers. Presenting the devices to the
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has intensified its Lagos State School Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme under the initiative tagged “Operation Catch Them Young.” LASTMA officials engaged secondary school students across six educational districts in the state. A Monday statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, noted that the students are equipped with crucial knowledge
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