The landscape of education has witnessed a significant transformation over the past few decades, with technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping the way teachers are trained. The traditional approach to teacher training, which relied heavily on in-person workshops, textbooks, and classroom observations, is now being supplemented and, in some cases, replaced by digital tools […]
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that the 2025 UTME Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for candidates who registered for the optional test. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said in a statement on Thursday that the slip contains key details such as the examination date, venue, time, and
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Kwame Nkrumah, a towering figure in Africa’s struggle for independence, was Ghana’s first Prime Minister and later its first President. His life was dedicated to the liberation and development of his nation and the African continent as a whole. Born on 21 September 1909 in Nkroful, a small town in the Western Region of the
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Akwa Ibom State has escalated its ongoing dispute with the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), threatening a 21-day strike unless immediate action is taken to address its members’ welfare concerns. Following an emergency meeting at the Doctors’ Mess in Uyo, the NMA’s chairman, Dr. Aniekan Peter, revealed that multiple attempts
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has hailed discipline and teamwork as key drivers of success as the International Aviation College (IAC), Ilorin, graduated 19 new pilots, including 10 from the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the ceremony in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq, represented by Commissioner for Tertiary Education Hajia Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu, praised the graduates for their resilience and
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The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment by investing $750,000 annually in scholarships and vocational training for undergraduates and young artisans in its host communities in Lagos and Ogun states. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Community Youth Empowerment Scheme (CYES) in Otta, Ogun State, WAPCo’s
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The World Bank has approved $500 million for the Hope for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) initiative, a major investment aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy, increasing access to basic education, and strengthening education systems in Nigeria. According to a statement on the World Bank’s website, the HOPE-EDU initiative is part of a
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In a groundbreaking achievement, 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, an autistic Nigerian prodigy, has officially earned the title of holder of the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest painting on a canvas by an individual. The extraordinary artwork, spanning an awe-inspiring 12,303 square metres, was unveiled in a grand ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja
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The new Global President of the Ekiti State University Alumni Association, Oluseyi Idowu, has said the body will leverage members’ collective strength, expertise and network to drive the transformative development of the institution. Idowu spoke in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday during the inauguration of the association’s new global executive council members, who will run the
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The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, has commenced plans to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of universities in the country, EDUGIST has learnt. A total of 12 panels were also drafted to review the courses to make useful suggestions that will strengthen weak areas. This is according to a transcript of
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitated the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Prof Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday on Wednesday. Adegbulugbe is known to have been actively involved in shaping energy policies and plans for Nigeria, and played a crucial role in designing the Energy Master Plan for Nigeria. A statement by
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The best graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, Stephen Emeomi-Magi, has been awarded N500,000 by the Ahonaruogho family of Benin City, Edo State. The prize, named ‘Mrs Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for Best Graduating Student,’ was announced by Dr Richard Oma-Ahonaruogho, SAN, in a correspondence to
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Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has restated its unwavering commitment to producing graduates who are both academically sound and morally upright. Speaking at the institution’s 23rd matriculation ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Professor Jonathan Babalola assured students that his administration would continue to channel resources toward sustaining the university’s legacy of excellence. Addressing the 1,600 newly admitted students,
In a controversial move, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State has extended the service year of over 30 corps members by 90 days without pay as punishment for protesting the non-payment of their 77,000 allowance in a WhatsApp group. The affected corps members, who were due to pass out on March 17,
The Government of Anambra State has partnered with EdTech giant, Edves to work with 22 pilot Smart Schools, spread across the 22 LGAs in the state, which will have all their classes transformed into smart classrooms with tech tools, including Edves AI-powered digital infrastructure bundled on tablets. “The Smart School project is not just about
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