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Mar

2025

In ABIA, We Are Making Efforts To Restore The Dignity Of Our People Through Quality Education, Health Care – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Education, Health, News Flash

IN ABIA, WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF OUR PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is making serious efforts to restore the dignity of the people through quality education and health care delivery in the State. Governor Otti who stated this Sunday, while playing host to a delegation of the World Bank led by the Lead Governance Specialist, Ms. Deborah Isser. He commended the team for coming to see what Abia State is doing in the areas of health and education and informed them that the…

Mar

2025

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Full List: Number Of Medical Doctors Across States In Nigeria

Health, Education, FGN

FULL LIST: Number of Medical Doctors across States in Nigeria Lagos: 7,385 FCT: 4,453 Rivers: 2,194 Enugu: 2,070 Oyo: 1,996 Edo: 1,777 Kaduna: 1,524 Anambra: 1,518 Ogun: 1,511 Kano: 1,477 Delta: 1,456 Osun: 1,294 Plateau: 1,200 Imo: 1,110 Kwara: 1,016 Ebonyi: 899 Akwa Ibom: 888 Abia: 829 Cross River: 826 Ondo: 743 Borno: 736 Bayelsa: 727 Ekiti: 695 Benue: 621 Sokoto: 602 Katsina: 562 Nassarawa: 552 Niger: 494 Gombe: 485 Bauchi: 443 Kogi: 418 Adamawa: 280 Yobe: 275 Kebbi: 273 Zamfara: 267 Jigawa: 255 Taraba: 201 Source: MDCN TheCableIndex

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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,…

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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…

Mar

2025

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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…