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Feb

2025

AbiaFirst: Unlocking The Potential Of ABIA Pupils And Students – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

AbiaFirst: Unlocking the Potential of Abia Pupils and Students Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State has embarked on a revolutionary journey to transform its education sector, thanks to Governor Alex Otti's vision and commitment. The AbiaFirst initiative, launched by the governor, is a comprehensive program aimed at unlocking the potential of Abia pupils and students. This bold step is a testament to the governor's promise to reposition the educational system in Abia, which had been neglected by the previous administrations. At the heart of the AbiaFirst initiative is a commitment to providing quality education that prepares students for success in an…

Feb

2025

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Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI LAUNCHES ABIAFIRST EDUCATION PROGRAMME, VOWS TO LEAD IN QUALITATIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. "AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme…

Feb

2025

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NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash

NYSC Members posted to Ohafia LGA Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. Earlier today, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Ohafia LGA paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The corps members, led by their Community Liaison Officer (CLO), were warmly received by the mayor. The primary purpose of the visit was for the corps members to mark their presence and introduce themselves to the mayor. This gesture was aimed at fostering a positive relationship between the corps members and the local government…

Feb

2025

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JAMB Shuts Door On Registration Deadline Extension

Education, News Flash

JAMB Shuts Door On Registration Deadline Extension The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) remains March 8, with no plans for an extension. The Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, stressing that the registration window, which commenced on Feb. 3, will close as scheduled. “This deadline has been clearly communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME exercise,” Benjamin stated. He urged prospective candidates to complete their registration promptly to avoid last-minute complications.…

Feb

2025

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Teachers Rejoice: Governor Otti’s Administration Brings Joy And Development As Abia State Prepares For AbiaFirst Initiative Tomorrow – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance

Teachers Rejoice: Governor Otti's Administration Brings Joy and Development as Abia State prepares for AbiaFirst Initative tomorrow Governor Alex Otti's administration is gearing up for a major program tomorrow - AbiaFirst, focusing on upgrading Abia State's educational system. As part of this effort, my team and I travelled from Abuja collaborated with local teams in Abia State to assess the current state of education. Due to financial constraints, they concentrated on Ohafia Local Government, surveying four schools and interviewing teachers, spending an average of 72 minutes per respondent. The team gathered insightful feedback, including a heartfelt tribute from Mrs. Victoria…

Feb

2025

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Pirated Copies Of IBB Autobiography Hit Social Media, Whatsapp Groups

Birthday, Crime, Education, News Flash

Pirated Copies Of IBB Autobiography Hit Social Media, WhatsApp Groups Less than 24 hours after its launching, the pirated copies of the autobiography of former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), titled, ‘A Journey in Service’, on Friday surfaced on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. X, formerly known as Twitter, is awash with links for free downloads, with netizens vowing to embrace its pirated copies rather than waste their hard-earned money on the original copies of IBB’s biography. Another X account urged its followers to download the book for free, while others provided page-by-page copies. Some even dropped PDF…

Feb

2025

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List Of Schools That Have Benefitted From The Distribution Of Academic Materials By Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, Education, Humanitarian, Philanthropy

LIST OF SCHOOLS THAT HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THE DISTRIBUTION OF ACADEMIC MATERIALS BY IKENNA UKWA According to Nelson Mandela, education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Everyone has the right to education and access to education is a fundamental human right, and it's essential for building a more equitable and just society. For us in IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION in collaboration with IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, we will continue to ensure that everyone has access to quality education, regardless of their background or financial situation. Together, we can create a more just…

Feb

2025

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94-Year-Old Man Registers For 2025 UTME To Study Political Science In UI

Education, News Flash, Personality

94-Year-Old Man Registers For 2025 UTME To Study Political Science In UI A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the aim of fulfilling his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed his excitement about the smooth registration process. The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31. Last week, JAMB revealed that over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants. Idowu shared that his initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age…

Feb

2025

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NECO Releases 2024 Examination Results

Education, FGN, News Flash

NECO releases 2024 examination results The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with 57,114 candidates achieving five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Friday, NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate was 67.35%. The examination took place from November 14 to December 14, 2024, with 86,067 candidates registered. According to Wushishi, the successful release of results followed the standard examination process, which includes pre-examination, examination, and post-examination stages. A total of 29 subjects…

Feb

2025

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Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar

Education, News Flash

Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, says the board has opened the Exceptionally Brilliant Window for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who is also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, was a guest on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. He said, “In Nigeria, there are many brilliant students, we have so many excellent people. We are…