Why workers should live close to workplaces – Lecturer

  By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/Bolu Akindoyin Dr John Okesoto, Chief Lecturer, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), says there is a correlation between the distance to a worker’s workplace and his productivity. The chief lecturer called on governments to provide affordable staff quarters near offices toContinue Reading

Nigerian stands out, honoured by University of Warwick

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A Nigerian student, Cherish Daniel-Markson, has been honoured by University of Warwick, United Kingdom, for exceptional performance in three-year BA (Hons) Law with Social Sciences degree.   This is stated in a congratulatory letter by Margaret O’Brien, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the university’s school of law,Continue Reading

FG to address gender gap in technical education – Mamman

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has pledged to close the gender gap being experienced in the National Business and Technical Examinations. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said this while monitoring the examinations being conducted by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading

NTI helmsman tasks staff to acquire entrepreneurial skills

By Aisha Gambo Prof. Musa Maitafsir, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, National Teachers’ Institute Kaduna, has urged staff of the institute to acquire entrepreneurial skills, to improve their social and economic wellbeing. He stated this at the ‘Second NTI Teacher Acculturation’ public lecture organised by the Department of Academic Services ofContinue Reading

UniAbuja can serve as catalyst for Nigeria’s dev’t — VC

By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the out-going Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, says the repositioned institution can serve as catalyst for Nigeria’s greatness and development. Na’Allah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on the sidelines of an award ceremony organised by the University’s Sustainable Development Centre (SDC)Continue Reading

Sultan Maccido Institute harps on students’ contribution to peace-building

By Abiemwense Moru Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, outgoing Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, has urged students of the Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies, of the university to participate in peace-building. Na’Allah, who advised the students at a pre-graduation dinner and award ceremony in Abuja, also urged themContinue Reading

Archives: Don advocates collaborations for best practices

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A professor of Archival Science and Diplomatics, Elvis Otobo, says collaboration with international bodies is key for best practices in the implementation of successful archival systems in Nigeria. Otobo, media aide to the Founder/Visitor, Caleb University and Proprietor Caleb Group of Schools, Dr Oladega Adebogun, made theContinue Reading

UniAbuja to construct 9600 bed space ultramodern student’s hostel

By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has commenced the construction of 9,600 bed space ultramodern students’ hostels to cost N16 billon, under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to be completed in September 2025. Mr Philip Uzouku, the Chairman/Managing Director, Philkruz WA Ltd., disclosed this during the groundContinue Reading