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The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB, to extend the registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, examination by two weeks. The House also mandated the relevant Committee on Education and Legislative Compliance to enforce strict compliance. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a…
The Federal Government says it is committed to implementing the agreements it entered with organised labour on the general welfare of workers and other issues. The government’s position is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), on Tuesday in Abuja….
The organised labour in Niger State has announced an indefinite industrial action, scheduled to begin today, Wednesday. In a letter addressed to the Niger State government through the office of the Secretary to State Government and jointly signed by the state chairman of the NLC, Idris A. Lafene, and the state chairman of the TUC,…
The Adamawa State Government is to continue the payment of N10,000 monthly allowance to every member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in the state. The government said this is to cushion the current biting effects of inflation in the country. The state Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta made the pledge on Tuesday…
The anticipated 2024 Staff Promotion Examination by the National Examinations Council (NECO) has been indefinitely deferred, eliciting widespread reactions. Initially slated for the 14th and 15th of February 2024 in Minna, Niger State, the examination faced dissent from staff members mandated to participate. NECO had instructed eligible staff to convene at its headquarters from January…
Niger State government has announced the introduction of Fridays for skills acquisition for pupils, students at basic level in public schools. The government disclosed that Fridays will henceforth be used for skills acquisition for both pupils and students at the basic level of education in public schools across the state. The state Commissioner for Education,…
By OGBOMOLA BOLADALE EMMANUEL Student of The POLYTECHNIC, ILE-IFE D/22/Mac/0116 Effective communication is the foundation of strong and meaningful relationships. It’s not just about exchanging words , but also about understanding, connecting, and building trust with others. In this article,we will search the art of effective communication and provide strategies to enhance your interpersonal relationships…
Just 24 hours after initiating a total strike due to the non-implementation of a set of demands, including poor funding and staff welfare, employees of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) have suspended their indefinite strike. The protesting non-academic officials—belonging to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and other affiliated bodies like the Non-Academic Staff Union of…
The people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, on Monday, called on the federal government to rename the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) after the founder of the Alimi Dynasty, Sheikh Alimi ibn Solihu ibn Janta. The people also requested the Kwara State government to direct all heads of government offices, captain of industries and chairmen…
An agreement has been signed with Russia by members of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) and African Vice-Chancellors. The Secretary-General, CVCNU, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said that the agreement was aimed at addressing challenges in the African education system. Ochefu said that…
The United Kingdom (UK) plans to deport international students in the country who do not achieve high enough grades. A report shows that the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has advised the United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate visa as part of a five-point plan to reduce net migration by 300,000 from its…
In a bid to ensure the security and timely delivery of examination materials to its numerous examination centres nationwide, the Federal Government has inaugurated 70 operational vehicles for the National Examination Council (NECO). The commissioning of the NECO Scanning Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art optical mark reader (OMR) technology and cutting-edge software, was also part of…
Recognising the pivotal role that a conducive living environment plays in shaping a student’s academic journey, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Fund) has embarked on a mission to redefine the student living experience. The Fund’s commitment stems from a belief that fostering a supportive and secure residence enhances the overall educational experience, cultivating an environment…
Good evening, Intellectuals 🤗 I trust your day went well. Here are 3 work tips for you: 1. Prioritize your tasks: It can be easy to get overwhelmed at work, so it’s important to prioritize your tasks and focus on the most important ones first. 2. Take breaks: Breaks are essential for maintaining productivity and…
…Bring them back to us alive -Mother AKWA Ibom state parents whose children were kidnapped along Zamfara Highway 17 August 2023 while traveling to Sokoto State Orientation Camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme have again appealed to the Federal and Akwa Ibom state governments to assist release of the victims. Some of…
A Kaduna born artist, El Nayaan has announced his first official single album title:”Mandela” According to a statement issued by the Ali Donli El Nayaan is a new artist that comes from kaduna state but based in Abuja. His hot single Mandela, will give you the sweet naija afrobeats vibe,with his smooth vocals Mandela is…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, have expressed their readiness to comply with the strike action directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. Making this known to journalists on Tuesday, the OAU ASUU Chairman, Prof Anthony Odiwe said the Union had directed…
The Director of SERVICOM at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Professor Patrick Egaga was on Sunday night took away by unidentified gunmen at the University staff quarters. Prof. Egaga who is a professor at the Department of Special Education at the University was said to have been kidnapped at his residence. The gunmen numbering over…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
The Nigeria House of Representatives has disannuled a motion that seeks to mandate the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The controversial motion which was moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the Nigerian government to make WAEC, NECO and JAMB free for the current academic session, but the…
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU) has released a new schedule for students ahead of resumption for the 2022/2023 academic session. Students had been in limbo for months over the new tuition fee. The university slightly reviewed the fees to allow poor students access university education. The director of Information and public…
The Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced three national winners of the 2023 World Post Day Letter Writing Competition. Sunday Adepoju, Postmaster General of the Federation/CEO, NIPOST, disclosed this on Monday in his statement commemorating the 2023 WPD. Adepoju revealed that over 2,966 entries were received from secondary school students across Nigeria for the competition,…
ILE-IFE – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has challenged academia in Nigerian Universities to dissipate energy on proper documentation of the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties that exists across ethnic group, saying evidence showed that…
Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy has claimed that the police lied about inviting him for questioning over the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday, confirmed that Primeboy had been taken into custody. This came less than 24 hours after he was declared wanted and a N1 million bounty…
Lagos State government has said it is looking into the demand by teachers in its employ for an increase in their service years from 35 to 40 years or retirement age from 60 to 65 years. Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, stated this in Ikeja on Thursday, while responding to the demand by the State…
The Federal Government is to enroll more than 10 million out-of- school children in schools to improve their standard of living. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu announced the plan when he visited the Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar, in his office at Birnin Kebbi. Dr Sununu told Senator Abubakar…
The Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke has sought the support of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to strengthen infrastructural development of tertiary institutions in the state. He made the plea during his visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono in Abuja. The governor stated that the visit was necessary to promote…
The event which was held at the Blake Resorts on Friday, September 22, 2023, attracted the Director, Junior Secondary School, Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Abuja, Hajiya Ramatu Nusa K; principals, teachers, and a chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) from the selected secondary schools. Recall that the owner of the Blake Resorts, Akunedozi…
A Student of the University of Lagos, Oluwakemi, has been sighted in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state begging for alms to pay her school fees. She stood at the roundabout with an inscription on a placard, ‘Please help a final year student with her school fees. God bless you.’ Oluwakemi, a part-time student at…
The House of Representatives said there is an urgent need to increase the frequency and validity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The chairman adhoc committee on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mrs Regina Akume, made the remark at a public hearing with stakeholders in the Education sector. Mrs Akume who represents…
Welcome to Wednesday, a day dedicated to exploring the intricacies of effective communication and its role as a bridge to deeper, more significant relationships. Communication serves as the life force of any relationship, whether personal or professional. It acts as the channel through which we convey our thoughts, emotions, and ideas. However, effective communication goes…
