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NASU Issues 7-Day Ultimatum to WAEC Over Worker Victimization and MoU Breach

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over what they describe as ongoing victimisation of their workers and non-compliance with a legally binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed on March 10, 2025, at the Federal […]
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Auchi Polytechnic living up to Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda on skill based education for Nigerians – CSOs

By Dooyum Naadzenga Coalition of civil societies organizations (CSOs) have applauded the Registrar of the Auchi Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Shehu Umar for living up to expectations on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renewed Hope Agenda of skill based education in the country. The coalition at a press conference jointly addressed by Comrades Danesi Momoh Prince and […]
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Edo Governor’s Controversial Name Change of University Sparks Legal and Governance Concerns

Benin City, Nigeria — Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to rename Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho by executive fiat has drawn sharp criticism, with legal experts and political commentators branding the move both unlawful and overreaching. The December 30 press statement in which stated the change was to be implemented “…with immediate effect”
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Revolutionizing Engineering Excellence: Dr. Kazeem Aderemi Bello’s Transformative Leadership as Acting Head of Department

When Dr. Kazeem Aderemi Bello assumed office as the Acting Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, many expected steady leadership, but what they got was a revolution. A visionary academic and seasoned industrial engineer, Dr. Bello is leading a radical transformation, modernizing the department, and reshaping the future of
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NDE lauds FG’s vocational skills integration in schools, says it’ll engender employment

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Silas Ali Agara, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s policy of introducing 15 vocational skills into Nigeria’s primary and secondary school curricular. Agara expressed the belief that the initiative would drive substantial youth employment under President Bola Tinubu’s
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DBI trains 100 Unilesa staff as varsity VC moves to strengthen partnership

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to bolster its objectives in teaching, research, and community engagement. The appeal follows the successful completion of an Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for
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Miva Open University LAUNCHES Master of Public Administration (MPA) Programme: A Timely Response to Nigeria’s Leadership Deficit

As Nigeria continues to navigate complex governance and developmental challenges, the importance of competent leadership at all levels has become glaringly evident. From inefficiencies in public sector management to the ongoing struggle with policy implementation, the country needs leaders who not only understand the intricacies of governance but also deliver practical,