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Loan Scheme not sustainable to address education sector challenges – ASUU, ASUP

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Association of Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have expressed doubts over the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a student loan scheme. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke whil reacting to the development in a

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NUC present provisional license to 37 new private varsities

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The National Universities Commission (NUC), has presented provisional license to 37 new private universities that were recently approved by the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Executive Council (FEC) shortly before the end of the administration. The new additions brought the number of private universities in Nigeria to 147, and total of 264 […]

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Tech experts trains 500 African women coding courses

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2023 0

Urge beneficiaries to maximise opportunity By Doosuur Iwambe GetBundi Education Foundation has kicked off the first edition of its free coding training for 500 African women, with experts in the technology sector admonishing beneficiaries to take the training seriously and make the best out of it. The experts, who spoke during the opening ceremony of […]

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ASUU: Court upholds FG’s ‘No work no pay’ policy

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The National Industrial Court has upheld the no work no pay rule by the Federal Government in the suit filed against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). According to the court, the no work no pay rule enforced by the Federal Government against members of ASUU who went on strike last […]

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Nigerian teacher wins 2023 cambridge dedicated teacher regional awards

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe A teacher at St Michael RCM Primary School, Ogunpa Lunloye, Abeokuta, Ogun, Akeem Badru, has been named the regional winner of the 2023 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for Central and Southern Africa. Instituted by Cambridge University Press, the awards are a global competition which celebrates the efforts of teachers around the world. […]

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Non implementation of Child Right Act, a tickling time bomb – UNICEF

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

Seek establishment of Family Courts By Doosuur Iwambe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has said that the non implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA) by some states is is a tickling time bomb. The UN body also emphasised the need to establish family courts across States in Nigeria in order to improve the […]

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West Midlands Open University blazes the trail, Receives Licensing Approval to Offer Degree-Granting Programs in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2023 0

West Midlands Open University (WMOU), a new online university, has officially broken down academic barriers. On Tuesday, the university announced that it has received licensing and formal approval from the National University Commission (NUC) to offer degree-granting programs online in Nigeria as one of the first in the country. This approval creates exciting new

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UBEC seeks strategies to address challenges in basic education

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe In a bid to address the challenges in basic Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has emphasised the need to strategise in finding lasting solution to challenges. UBEC Executive Secretary, Hamid Bobboyi made this disclosure during a One-Day Basic Education Colloquium in honour and memory of the pioneer executive secretary of […]

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At last, UK bars Nigerian students, others from bringing family by January

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The United Kingdom has put in place a new law that will see Nigerian students and others studying in the UK from bringing their family as dependents except “under specific circumstances.” This is as the UK government aims to bring immigration into the country that stands at around one million down. Under […]

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ASUU strike: Falana faults Ngige over request to pay withheld UNIZIK lecturers’ salaries

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has faulted the move by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, to facilitate the payment of withheld salaries of some lecturers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. Following the eight-month nationwide industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) last year, […]

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Twenty students hospitalised as tear gas attack forces school closure

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe At least twenty students of Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Osogbo, have been left hospitalized, after a tear gas attack in the school on Tuesday morning. The tear gas was due to a morning drill exercise of the mobile policemen of the 39 Squadron Division located opposite the school along Osogbo-Ikirun road in […]

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JAMB to stop sale of Direct Entry e-pin registration on May 30

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that its 2023 Direct Entry e-PIN sales will close on Saturday, May 26, 2023. In a statement the acting director of Public Affairs, JAMB,Fabian Benjamin, also stated that registration of those who obtained the e-PIN ends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The exam […]

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JAMB pledges support for Nigerian students from Sudan

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2023 0

Says, students will be integrated into nation’s universities By Doosuur Iwambe The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that they will provide necessary support to ensure that Nigerian students evacuated from war-torn Sudan are integrated into the nation’s universities. Speaking while playing host to Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission

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Kampus Group UK Educational Expo 2023 for Nigerians Students

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2023 0

Kampus Group UK on May 1st 2023 organised an educational expo targeted at sensitising and counselling young Nigerians who desire to study in the United Kingdom Event which was first in its series also offered over 300 admissions to Nigerian students. The Educational Expo which took place at the Abuja Continental Hotel had in attendance […]

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Health expert sets agenda for incoming govt

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2023 0

Calls for a review of all existing policies in health sector By Doosuur Iwambe Lack of adequate funding, dilapidated health care facilities in the country as brain-drain have been identified as some of the factors affecting health care delivery in Nigeria. DAILY TIMES health analysts Dr Odiah Edozie Felix calls for a review of all […]

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OAUSTECH resonates academic excellence after 15 years

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe After several failed at- tempts in the last 15 years of its establishment, the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, penultimate week recorded a major stride in fulfilling one of its mandates of churching out quality graduates, when it held its combined maiden convocation. The university established in 2008 […]

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JAMB announces new date for 2023 -UTME

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced new date for commencement of 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, the exam body, said the UTME which was earlier scheduled to commence on April 29 will now start on April 25, 2023. According […]

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Principal fired after students shown David statue

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe A principal of a Florida school has been forced to resign after a parent complained that students were exposed to pornography. The complaint arose from a Renaissance art lesson where students were shown Michelangelo’s statue of David, reports the BBC. The iconic statue is one of the most famous in Western history.But […]

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Medical student Tamia Potter makes history

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe When Tamia Potter opened her envelope at Match Day the day medical students nationwide learn what residency programs they will join following graduation she discovered she was one step closer to achieving her goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. She also was among the first to realize she had just made history. Upon […]

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Critical stakeholders develop blueprint for incoming government

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The education sector in Nigeria faces several challenges, as indicated by available statistics. Nigeria, being a complex country, requires expert financial planners to manage its education funds. It is crucial that all funds allocated for education, including foreign grants and other forms of financial aid, are used solely for the intended purpose. […]