PORT HARCOURT – Prof. Kingdom Orji, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), has urged Nigerian leaders and stakeholders to prioritize human capacity development. He emphasized the need for organizing skills training and job placement programs for Nigerian youths, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups to support the […]
Category archives: Education
NELFUND Allocates ₦20,000 Monthly Support to Over 20,000 Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has distributed a monthly stipend of ₦20,000 to 20,371 students from various Nigerian universities for July. This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to enhance educational support across the country. NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, highlighted that this disbursement is part of the federal government’s effort to […]
Zeem and Decagon Institute Team Up to Facilitate US Master’s Degree Access for Nigerian Tech Professionals
Zeem, a Nigerian platform specializing in international education facilitation, has formed a new alliance with Decagon Institute, a prominent software engineering training center. This collaboration aims to provide Nigerian tech professionals with streamlined access to Master’s degree programs in the United States, enhancing their career prospects and contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s tech sector. […]
Possible Closure of FCET Akoka Following Violent Attacks on Governing Council
The Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET) Akoka, Lagos, may face closure after violent clashes erupted on Monday, intensifying the ongoing conflict between staff, students, and Provost Dr. Wahab Azeez. The turmoil, which began in May over allegations of tenure extension against Dr. Azeez, escalated into violence when workers and students reportedly attacked Governing Council […]
Mysterious Death of Wigwe University Registrar in Abuja Raises Concerns
Ms. Ulonna Inyama, the Registrar of Wigwe University, has passed away under mysterious circumstances in Abuja, prompting concerns about potential medical negligence and hospital safety. According to a family source, Ms. Inyama’s death resulted from complications following fibroid surgery and a wrong blood transfusion. She was initially admitted to a hospital in Abuja for fibroid […]
Biden’s Withdrawal Sets a Leadership Example for Africa
The decision of U.S. President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presumptive candidate marks a pivotal moment in American politics. This courageous move exemplifies putting national interests above personal political ambitions and offers a vital lesson to African leaders. In his July 21 letter […]
CSOs call for reversal of dissolved university governing councils
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reverse its decision to dissolve Governing Councils of all federal universities in the country, describing the action “as inimical to growth of university education and unlawful”.The Coalition which is an umbrella body to no fewer than 100 […]
Nasarawa: Women boo Ganduje as he commissions Gov. Sule’s 1.7km road
Nasarawa protesting women on Saturday booed the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress Abdullahi Ganduje, Gov. Abdullahi Sule and other dignitaries enroute to the government house via Jos- Shendam road, Lafia, to witness the rejoining of Senator Solomon Ewuga, who had prior to the 2023 elections, indicated that he was done with partisan politics […]
“You can’t hold Defection Ceremony in Eggon Land- youth Dare Ewuga
Tensions have escalated in Nasarawa state following Senator Solomon Ewuga’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move has been met with strong opposition from the Eggon youths, who have vehemently warned the Senator against organizing any defection rally within Eggon Land. Expressing their disdain for Senator Ewuga’s defection, a cross-section of Eggon […]
Bingham University can compete effectively with any first-generation university – Prof. Nanven Gambo
Vice Chancellor, Karl Kumm University Vom, Professor Nanven Audu Gambo, at the weekend said the infrastructure development implemented by the outgoing Vice Chancellor of Bingham university Professor William Barnabas Qurix has made the institution to compete favourable with any first Generation University in the Country. Speaking in Jos at a dinner in honour of the […]