Education

Mar
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
EDUCATION SECRETARY, DR MRS SUNNY OKECHUKWU, PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU IN OFFICE. Yesterday, Dr. Mrs. Sunny Okechukwu, the newly appointed Education Secretary of Ohafia LGA, paid a courtesy visit to the office of Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA. This visit marked one of her first official engagements since assuming the office as Education Secretary. During the visit, Dr. Okechukwu utilized the opportunity to familiarize herself with the Mayor and discuss potential areas of collaboration to promote education in Ohafia LGA. The visit was geared toward building relationships and…
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Mar
22
2025
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Why The Nigerian Government Should Reject Anthology Blackboard For Better Alternatives – Emma Aigbe

Why The Nigerian Government Should Reject Anthology Blackboard For Better Alternatives – Emma Aigbe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, FGN
Why the Nigerian Federal Government Should Not Choose Anthology Blackboard Over Better Alternatives The Nigerian government has been considering various e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to enhance digital education in the country. One such platform is Anthology Blackboard, a well-known LMS used by institutions worldwide. However, there are several reasons why the government should reconsider choosing this platform over better and more cost-effective alternatives. High Cost of Implementation and Maintenance Anthology Blackboard is a premium LMS that comes with significant licensing and maintenance costs. For a country like Nigeria, where the education sector struggles with underfunding, infrastructure deficits,…
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Mar
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
WAEC Releases 2025 Results For Private Candidates

WAEC Releases 2025 Results For Private Candidates

Education, FGN, News Flash
WAEC Releases 2025 Computer-based WASSCE Results For Private Candidates The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. In a post obtained from its X handle on Saturday, the examination body said, “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series have been released.” Reacting to the developments, some students lamented inability to check their results. An X user with the name Ephrata said, ” I checked mine now they’re saying my card has been used by another candidate. And…
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Mar
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Abia North, Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
HON. UCHENDU ENI TOURS SCHOOLS, EMPOWERS INDIGENT PUPILS WITH PSLAT EXAM SPONSORSHIP Hon. Uchendu Agwu Eni, the Councilor representing Ohafor Ward in Ohafia Local Government Area, and Chief Whip of Ohafia Legislative Council, has launched a transformative initiative to enroll indigent pupils for the General Placement Test (GPT) and Primary School Leaving Assessment Test (PSLAT) across his constituency. The ongoing program, which was flagged off earlier this month, has already brought relief to several families by ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from advancing academically. Hon. Eni’s initiative, which covers the full cost of exam registration, testifies…
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Mar
21
2025
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Minimum Wage: NYSC To Spend N307.6bn On Corp Members Allowances

Minimum Wage: NYSC To Spend N307.6bn On Corp Members Allowances

Education, News Flash, Youths
Minimum Wage: NYSC to spend N307.6bn on corp Members Allowances The National Youth Service Corps may spend as much as N307.6bn on the mobilisation and payment of allowances to corps members, The PUNCH reports. This amount is based on the increase in corps members’ allowances, which rose from N33,000 to N77,000, as announced by the NYSC in a statement released in September 2024. The increase followed the signing of the new minimum wage bill into law in May 2024. On average, the NYSC mobilises between 1,200 and 1,500 corps members for the orientation exercise across camps in the 36 states…
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Mar
21
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Gets Honorary Doctorate In Media & Communication From The Myles Leadership University, Ghana

Ikenna Ukwa Gets Honorary Doctorate In Media & Communication From The Myles Leadership University, Ghana

Abia State, Abia North, Education, International, Personality
IKENNA UKWA GETS HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDIA & COMMUNICATION FROM THE MYLES LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY, GHANA The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been conferred with a Doctor of Media and Communication, (Honoris Causa) from Myles Leadership University - MLU , Ghana. This prestigious honor is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of media and advertising. Though unavoidably absent to receive the Honorary Doctorate Award today Thursday 20th March 2025 in Accra Ghana, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his acceptance speech after receiving the letter of notification from…
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Mar
20
2025
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NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March

NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming the commitment of both the NYSC and the Federal Government to the welfare of corps members. The development comes months after the NYSC announced the proposed increament of the allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, in…
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Mar
18
2025
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Presidential Aide Clarifies Comment On Corps Member’s Social Media Post

Presidential Aide Clarifies Comment On Corps Member’s Social Media Post

Education, News Flash, Youths
Presidential aide clarifies comment on corps member’s social media post Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has refuted claims that he called for extreme punishment against National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, who recently criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a social media post. Ajayi’s response follows backlash over his initial remarks, in which he suggested that the strictest NYSC disciplinary code should apply to Uguamaye’s actions. In a statement issued on Monday, he dismissed allegations of advocating for measures beyond the established NYSC by-laws. An online news medium, People’s Gazette, had…
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Mar
18
2025
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Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Youths
Sowore accompanies Lagos corper to NYSC office over viral video controversy Human rights activist and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps member facing backlash over her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, in a video shared on X on Monday, revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office alongside a team of attorneys. “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos.…
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Mar
18
2025
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NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC

NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC

Education, News Flash
NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). NASU said the ultimatum is to address a four-point demand concerning workers’ welfare and the alleged victimization of labor leaders. ATTNEWS gathered that the ultimatum was issued at the press briefing in Lagos on Monday, 17th of March. Speaking at the press briefing, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices nationwide would be shut down starting Monday, March 24, if the management fails to…
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