By Talatu Maiwada The Federal Government, through the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP), has provided 30 mobile laboratories and virtual reality headsets to enhance educational development in the North East. Mrs Sa’adatu Shehu, Chairperson of the ASSEP Project Implementation Committee, announced this during a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting and ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, has called for the establishment of more online universities to enhance the development of Nigeria’s education system. Obi made the call at the Nexford University 2024 Graduation on Saturday in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has inaugurated a 500-capacity lecture theatre and a new building for the College of Health Sciences to provide a conducive environment for learning and work. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, stated thatContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, says the era of mass promotion of students in the state has ended. Alli-Balogun warned that teachers caught extorting money from students to award marks to them will be dismissed. He spoke on MondayContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has recognised and rewarded some members of staff for their outstanding performance and excellence in discharging their duties. Prof. Bissallah Ekele, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, made this announcement at the 2024 UATH Annual Staff and CorporateContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has awarded N9.5 million in cash grants and laptops to smart schools in Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bauchi, Cross River, Ekiti, and Kano States. The awards were distributed in four categories to include best smart school, best teachers, best students, andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Prof. Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the institution will “do everything possible” to prevent the migration of its staff to other countries. Peters said this in Abuja at the unveiling of an application and registration app developed by Africa CentreContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe No fewer than 37 graduating students bagged first class honours at the 21st convocation ceremony of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. The event held on Friday and Saturday involved 219 students from the university’s undergraduate schools who had successfully fulfilled requisite academic requirements for the 2023/2024 session TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, has joined private sector stakeholders on Friday in unveiling a free, soundproof library and a recreational park. This initiative aims to foster a reading culture among the youth and provide them with a sense of community. TheContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Elkenah Ndie, a professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, has called for the adoption of Nigerian diets as part of measures to promote nutrition in public health. Ndie made the call on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the 30th Inaugural Lecture of theContinue Reading
