By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. Musa Maitasfir, Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), says the commission is fully committed to combating illiteracy in Nigeria. Maitasfir made the commitment in a statement issued after he led a high-powered delegation of the commission on a visit toContinue Reading
The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association, Worldwide, has honoured two of its members recently elevated to principal officer positions in the institution.Continue Reading
By Mercy Neme The Delta Government on Saturday unveiled the LightRay! Distortion World Book Day Festival. The festival, themed “That Which Bends, Transcends,” is a major celebration of literature, storytelling, and cultural advocacy in the state. It was unveiled at the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs Mininim Oseji,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has clarified that the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval to amend the Act of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria does not equate PhD degrees with medical fellowship qualifications. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave the clarification in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has intensified efforts to safeguard the integrity of academic records in Nigeria through the implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Park (NERD). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said on Thursday in Abuja during a National Capacity Building Programme for school representativesContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps towards ensuring strict compliance with examination standards and zero tolerance to examination malpractices in secondary schools. The ERC Director, Dr Neemat Abdulrahim, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while monitoring the Senior SecondaryContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has urged 400-Level medical students of the institution to uphold humility, discipline and compassion as they begin the clinical phase of their training. Ezemonye made the call on Wednesday in Okada, Edo, at the institution’sContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in partnership with the Secondary Education Board (SEB) have trained 40 teachers in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on integrating climate literacy into their teaching. Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President of the SPP, made this known at a climate change trainingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Dr Atinuke Owolabi, a member of the North Central Development Commission representing the Southwest, has established a 10-year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) empowerment initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) children. Owolabi, who is also a Society for Women Engineers (SWE) Ambassador in the United States,Continue Reading
Universities Introduce Financial Literacy Programs Amid Growth of Digital Gaming Culture The rise of digital gaming has significantly influenced the habits of university students, with many engaging in online gaming, in-app purchases, and microtransactions. While gaming can be a source of entertainment and social interaction, it also raises concerns aboutContinue Reading
