The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has called for its transformation into the National Polytechnic Commission, emphasizing the need for collaboration with the House Committee on Polytechnics to realize this goal. This plea was made by the NBTE Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, during a recent presentation to the House Committee, led by Chairman […]
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SCANDAL: Dean, Media and Communications Studies who is also HOD Mass Communication sends Ex- AGF Aondoakaa, SAN’s Cousin out of Exam Hall.
A mind boggling SCANDAL involving Prof ( Rev) Vatalis Torwe, the Dean Media and Communications Studies of the Benue State University, (BSU) Makurdi and Mr. Leva Titus, who is Ph. D student at the BSU and cousin to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN. A highly placed source at the University […]
NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results, 60.55% of Candidates Secure Key Credits
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results for the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), revealing that 60.55% of candidates achieved five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. While addressing journalists at the NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State, the Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, stated that 1,376,423 candidates, including 706,950 males […]
Bauchi University VC Denounces Fake Social Media Account
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has issued a statement distancing itself from a fraudulent Facebook account falsely attributed to its Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sani Usman Kunya. According to the university’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Zailani Bappa, the fake account appears to be part of a scam aimed at deceiving individuals into transferring money […]
Reps Speaker Abbas to Inaugurate Africa Regional Conference on Equal Opportunity in Education
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is set to inaugurate the first-ever Africa Regional Conference on Equal Opportunity of Access to Higher Education (ARCEAHED) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Abuja. The event will take place at the National Universities Commission, Maitama, with prominent figures in the education sector expected to participate. The […]
ASUU Condemns Victimization of Members in Nigerian Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Abuja zone has expressed grave concerns over the alleged mistreatment of its members in various public universities across Nigeria. The union denounced what it termed an alarming trend of victimization, which includes suspension, denial of promotions, withholding of salaries, wrongful dismissals, and suppression of union activities. During a […]
Anambra Government Warns 2,000 Unaccredited Schools of Imminent Shutdown
As the first term for primary and secondary schools approaches on September 17, the Anambra State government has issued a stern warning to approximately 2,000 schools operating without proper accreditation. The state has threatened to shut down any institution failing to obtain the necessary approvals and accreditation. In a statement released on Thursday, Sir Paul […]
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Gombe State University Over Unmet Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) chapter, has embarked on an indefinite strike, citing the Gombe State government’s failure to honor existing agreements. In a press conference held at the university, ASUU GSU chapter chairman, Suleiman Salihu Jauro, and secretary, Mustapha M. Shehu, explained that the strike stems from the […]
Gombe Special School for Physically Challenged Faces Severe Deterioration
A Special Education Centre for physically challenged children in Gombe, Gombe State, is suffering from significant neglect and deterioration. Established 28 years ago, the school is in disrepair, with poor infrastructure, understaffing, and inadequate resources. Despite its critical role in serving over 600 students from across the North East, the centre faces numerous challenges, including […]
UNILORIN Partners with Chinese University for Academic Collaboration
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, to foster academic collaboration between the two institutions. The agreement, formalized on September 5, 2024, aims to promote cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange. The MoU was signed during the […]