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3 things you must know about NYSC Batch B registration.

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2016 0

The registration for NYSC Batch B, which kicked off today, October 17, is already fraught with problems as many students said their universities have not fully uploaded their names. Here are some things you should bear in mind as you keep trying to get registered: 1. Not all schools have

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FG urged to strengthen JAMB’s Act for maximum results

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2016 0

The Federal Government has been urged to revert to old days where serving vice chancellors of universities were made chairmen of the governing board of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This is with the view to creating good synergies and harmonious relationship to effectively deliver on the Board mandates. Prof Is-aq Olanrenwaju Oloyede made […]

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We pay over N200m to Abia govt – School proprietors

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2016 0

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has said that it paid over N200m annually to the Abia Government which may not be getting to government treasury. The Abia Chapter Chairman, Mr. Okey Ufomba, who made the disclosure on Friday, said, “The private schools sector has always been very supportive. “By way of revenue, […]

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Women group protests against lecturer accused of incest.

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2016 0

The Association of Chief Executive Women Officers, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), based in Ondo State, is demanding for prosecution of a 50-year-old lecturer at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Dr Adeseke Adefolaju, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his two little daughters. Adefolaju, a senior lecturer at the department of theatre and media arts, was […]

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Buhari’s govt causing a decline in education – ASUU

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2016 0

Buhari’s govt causing a decline in education – ASUU The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is sliding the country’s educational sector into a decline, said the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the university of Jos (UNIJOS) today. Dr. Christopher Piwuna, chairman of the local chapter of the union told a gathering of lecturers […]

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Education tax: Court strikes out Catholic church suit against Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

An Ekiti State High Court on Thursday struck out the case instituted by the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti against the State Government for imposing education levies in the state. Under the new tax regime, pupils in both public and private primary and secondary schools are to pay N500 and N1,000, respectively. The catholic schools had […]

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Why we’re mobilising 86, 000 nationwide – NYSC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

Owing to financial constraints occasioned by recession, only 86, 000 would be mobilised for the 2016 Batch B Orientation, from the massive backlog on queue for the national assignment. According to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), this figure will bring to 260, 000, the total number of corps members mobilised this service year. The […]

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[UPDATED] Senate extends JAMB result’s validity, scraps post-UTME

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

The Senate on Thursday extended the validity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board from one year to three years. It also scrapped the conduct of post-UTME examinations by higher institutions for admission purposes. If President Muhammadu Buhari assents to the bill and it becomes law, candidates with […]

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[Breaking] Senate extends JAMB result’s validity to three years

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

The Senate on Thursday passed the amendment to the law establishing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The law now extends the validity of the result of the board’s examination from one year to three years. Details later

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Student in kwara state kills self over poor academic performance

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

A 20-year-old senior secondary school student, Moji Agboola, died on Wednesday in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, after taking poison. The deceased, an SS1 student, died at Adeyemo Hospital in the town due to complications in her body system as a result of the poison. The girl was rushed to the hospital by her mother, Abigel, about three weeks […]

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NYSC accredits 1,344 out of 4,800 OAU graduands recommended for service

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2016 0

The National Youth Service Corps accredited 1,344 out of 4,800 graduands of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife recommended for the 2016 ‘Batch B’ of the service, an official of the institution has said. The official, Dr. Babaiide Afolabi, Vice Dean, Division of Student Affairs, stated this on Wednesday in Ile-Ife in an interview with newsmen. […]

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Kachikwu inspects PTDF upgraded orojects in PTI

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2016 0

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has challenged Parastatals under the Ministry to develop a roadmap that will lead to self-funding of the agencies within the next three to four years. The Minister gave the directive while inspecting the infrastructure and upgrade facilities provided by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

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Ebonyi varsity lecturers threaten strike over deduction of subvention.

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2016 0

he leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Chapter, has cautioned the state government to stop further deductions of its monthly subvention. In a statement signed by its chairman, Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, the union alleged continued upfront deduction of N23m from a total of N200m by the state government, […]

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EFCC: I have nothing to hide – FUTA VC.

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2016 0

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adebiyi Daramola, on Wednesday said he is always ready to provide clarification on his stewardship during and after his tenure in the institution. Daramola was reacting to a report on his invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged abuse of […]

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Kogi Assembly calls for abolition of JSS-SSS Transition Exam.

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2016 0

Kogi House of Assembly on Thursday called for abolition of the Transition Examination from Junior Secondary School (JSS) to Senior Secondary School (SSS) classes in schools across the state. The assembly made the call in a resolution following the adoption of a motion calling on the state government to abolish multiple examination system being operated […]

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I THINK NIGERIA TEACHERS DESERVE MORE -Ben Murray-Bruce

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2016 0

In a message posted on Facebook, the lawmaker lamented the plight of teachers, saying they deserve better pay. Bruce said Nigeria would be a better country if teachers were properly remunerated. “Nigeria has some of the highest paid politicians and some of the lowest paid teachers. Flip this equation and Nigeria will develop,” he wrote. […]

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I praise Buhari for One Thing- fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2016 0

Fayose praises Buhari, Tinubu over this: – Ayodele Fayose has commended the federal government and the APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for aligning with his position on the need to reintroduce History in the school curriculum – Fayose said he was happy that those holding power in Abuja listened to what he said on […]

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AOCOED sacks former provost, registrar, bursar

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2016 0

  Management of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Otto, Ijanikin-Lagos has relieved some past and current principal officers of the College of their posts and asked them to proceed on compulsory retirement. According to a statement signed by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. S. A Muhideen, the action is as […]

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UNIABUJA ASUU chair denies report on impending strike

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2016 0

  The University of Abuja Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ben Ugheoke, on Tuesday in Abuja, denied online media reports that quoted him as announcing an impending strike by the association slated for October 2, 2016. In a press statement made available to newsmen, the UNIABUJA ASUU boss further denied granting […]

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TRCN partners NUT on teacher registration, certification and licensing

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2016 0

  The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has concluded arrangements for renewed collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the area of teacher registration, certification and licensing across the country. A press statement signed   by Head Information and Public Relations unit, Mr.  Ojewuyi Olumuyiwa, quoted the Registrar/Chief Executive,