At the 35th convocation of the Rivers State University, Dr. Ehie Edison, a factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, was among the graduates. Dr. Edison received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, a remarkable accomplishment in his academic career. The Governor of Rivers State, as well as the University’s Visitor, (Sim…
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…
Olutimain Ilenre, a graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, has burnt his original certificates, including his NYSC certificate, Bachelor of Arts certificate, secondary school and JAMB certificates. In a video posted on social media on Monday, the graduate of History and International Studies blamed his decision on unemployment, claiming that the country’s current circumstances have rendered…
Over 700 students will be graduating today as Oduduwa University Ipetumodu (OUI), Osun State, holds its 11th convocation and 14th Founder’s day ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Ikechukwu Uche, made this known yesterday during a news conference ahead of today’s event. He said of the 714 ‘graduands’, 694 would be conferred with first degree….
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 Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU ) on Wednesday kicked against plans to include private universities as beneficiaries of interventions by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, who made the union’s position known at a two-day interactive session between TETFund and all unions of beneficiary institutions, noted that…
The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman has assured that payment for the revitalisation of the tertiary institutions in the country is underway. The Minster stated this on Monday during an event to mark 60 years anniversary of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in Abuja. Prof Mamman also disclosed that with regards…
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) is to award first class degrees to 40 graduating students in its 27th convocation, which will take place on 7th October, 2023. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, who stated this during a pre-convocation briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said 7,128 undergraduate students would be graduating at the…
The House of Representatives says through legislative interventions it would partner Federal Government to improve the lives of teachers. The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu during a special session of the house to pay tribute to Nigerian teachers, commended efforts of teachers in building future leaders.. He observed that bettering the lives of teachers would have…
Jigawa state government has called on the newly-employed 1,000 J-Teach beneficiaries to work hard as their permanent appointment is based on performance. Governor Umar Namadi stated this in Dutse while presenting letters of engagement to 1,000 graduates to serve as school teachers across the state. Governor Namadi said the recruitment of temporary teachers is part…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated the 76th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee to deliberate on cases of malpractice and irregularities arising from the conduct of 2023 WASSCE for school candidates. The body disclosed this on Tuesday via its official X handle. WAEC, while announcing the results of WASSCE in August 2023,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU says if the Federal Government does not halt the ongoing fee increases in institutions, 40 to 50 percent of students could drop out of school in the next two years. President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the remark during a discussion on Nigerian education sector. He predicted…
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…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, stated that Nigerian universities are facing significant challenges in producing quality graduates with limited resources. She likened this situation to running a sprint race with one’s hands tied behind their back. She made these remarks during a virtual press briefing in Lagos. Ogunsola…
Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere Umeh, a student of Deeper Life High School, who gained nationwide recognition for achieving the highest score of 360 in the 2023 UTME, has continued to impress with her recent results from the West African Examination Council, WAEC. In a phone call with Vanguard, Kamsiyochukwu’s father, Mr. Umeh, shared that her daughter secured…
Supervisors, invigilators, school proprietors, and principals caught in the act of aiding and abetting examination malpractice during the conduct of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination WASSCE for school candidates are being investigated by the Police. The Head of National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Patrick Areghan made this known…
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Mr Sonny Echono says the federal government borrowed over three hundred and seventy one billion naira over time to meet pressing needs. Mr Echono stated this when he appeared before the house of Representatives adhoc committee, investigating the alleged abuse of N2.3 trillion generated from the…
Victor Osimhen after scoring 2 goals for Super Eagles celebrates students at Oregun. Nigeria’s Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen is once again trending on social media. The 24-year-old Napoli target man is back home after wearing the Green and white during the international break, Osimhen scored two goals for the Super Eagles in a 3-2…
After seven years, Mr. Olorunfemi Adeyeye, a student activist who was expelled from the University of Lagos in 2016 for organizing and leading a large demonstration against inadequate facilities on campus, has received his diploma.Adeyeye was suspended along with a few other student activists for taking part in the demonstrations on April 6 and 8,…
President Bola Tinubu signed four measures into law in the space of two weeks, in addition to other economic reforms.On May 29, Tinubu delivered his inaugural speech, promising to build on the accomplishments of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and outlining a number of impending changes.The following four bills have recently received Tinubu’s assent:…
Aminat Yusuf, a law student at Lagos State University (LASU), received congratulations from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for breaking a record by earning a CGPA of 5.0. With a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0, Yusuf has been named the top graduating student in 40 years by LASU in advance of its 26th…
The All-Africa Students’ Union has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the Students’ Loan Bill, saying the plan will be a major comfort to its Nigerian members and a model to others. Speaking at a press conference to announce the 2023 African Students Day, AASU President, Osikenyi Osisiogu, said the Tinubu-led administration must promote more…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) signed into law, the student loan bill, which provides for interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students. The bill seeks to make access to higher education for Nigerians through interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Fund established in this Act with a view to providing education for all Nigerians and for…
