The University of Uyo branch of Senior Staff Association Of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, has begun a 14-day warning strike. While disclosing this on Tuesday October 6, 2020, the Chairperson of the staff union, Comrade Anietie Atai, stated that the strike was called following the indiscriminate deductions through […]
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The Governing Council of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State has announced free tuition to new students admitted to some of its programmes this 2020/2021 academic session for three sessions. The University stated this in a publication signed by the Registrar/Secretary to Council of the University, Dr (Mrs) R M Oladimeji. According to Oladimeji, Dr. MD
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The African Development Bank, the government of Nigeria and Microsoft have launched the Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform to provide marketable digital skills to the Nigerian youth. While speaking during the launch of the platform, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, stated that the platform offers courses in web development, content
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The Executive Chairman, Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has celebrated teachers globally and lauded their commitment to quality services. The Chairman expressed his appreciation to all teachers at an event organised in commemoration of the world’s Teachers’ Day celebration. The event was organised by Inside Out With Agatha (IOWA) at Rave TV studio on
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers in the country. While disclosing this on Monday October 5, 2020, Buhari stated that the initiative was in commemoration of the World Teachers Day. The President also noted that the number of years of service would be increased from 35 to 40. The education
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Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State has lost its Rector, Dr. Momodu Jimah. It was reported that the Rector died around 7 pm on Friday after a brief illness. Jimah, according to a source close the his family, died at the age 60 Arrangements are ongoing to bury his remains this morning according to Islamic
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The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has announced the introduction of effective checks against identity theft by the Federal Government. While disclosing this on Friday October 2, 2020, Oloyede said that the move was aimed at tackling the incidents of identity theft in the admission process into the
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Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has approved October 11 for the reopening of Unity Schools across the country. This was contained in a statement issued by the minister on Wednesday in Lagos. While disclosing this, Adamu said the approval was for students in Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. He said the action was
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The Academic Staff Union of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus, has denied opting out of the national strike by university lecturers. The branch Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Alphonsus Aniebo stated this at a press briefing in Awka on Thursday, while reacting to an earlier statement by a group of lecturers in the university, who
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First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund to offer funding to low-cost private schools In Lagos State. While disclosing this on Wednesday September 30, 2020, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated that the scheme is aimed at cushioning the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on low-cost private
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Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM ), Mrs. Olabisi Ariyo, has charged teachers to always display a positive attitude while teaching children, stressing that a stimulating and energising tutoring process is pivotal to success. Mrs. Ariyo, who stated this while delivering the keynote address at the opening of a virtual training programme organised by
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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka Centre for Business Development, has appointed a professor of Mass Communication and immediate past Dean, Faculty of Arts, Nnanyelugo Okoro, as a Director. This was disclosed in a statement released by the institution on Monday September 28, 2020. According to the statement, Prof Okoro “had a stint with the New
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The Kwara State Government has announced plan to distribute the sum of N135.5 million to 1,119 private school owners in the state. While disclosing this on Tuesday September 29, 2020, the programme’s Anchorperson in the state, Mohammed Brimah, stated that the money will be distributed “under the Kwara State Social Investment Programme, as an interest-free
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The Lagos State Examinations Board has commenced the Year 2020 Entrance Examination for 210 pupils seeking admission into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the CBT at the Headquarters of the Board, Old Ipaja Road, Lagos, on Saturday, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo,
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has explained that it derives no pleasure in disrupting the academic calendar of tertiary institutions through strikes. On Monday September 28, 2020, the Union expressed its displeasure about the ongoing strike. In a statement by chairperson and secretary of Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the union, Comrades Tukur
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Not less than 18 professors, 11 of them from the University of Ibadan, UI, has indicated interest in the race to become the next Vice Chancellor of the institution It was reported that apart from the 11 applicants from UI, there are three from the University of Ilorin, one each from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife;
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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested some suspects for their alleged involvement in various examination malpractices in the just concluded West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in some states across the country. The Police Spokesperson, Frank MBA, while parading the suspects on Friday September 25, 2020, in Abuja said they were arrested in Bauchi,
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The Founder of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Bassey James, has urged the Federal Government to reopen higher institutions. James, who is the secretary Association of Private Polytechnics in Akwa Ibom State, also urged the FG to assist approved private polytechnics with loan facilities to enable them contribute maximally to the development
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education has released the approved Lagos State School calendar for the year 2020/2021 session. According to the time table, public and private schools below tertiary level will resume First Term academic activities on Monday, 21st September, 2020 and end on Friday, 18th December, 2020. The Second Term starts on Monday,
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The Oyo State Government has announced September 21, 2020, as the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic session for primary and secondary schools in the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Monday September 14, 2020, by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye. The statement indicated that the first term
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