Education

Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Crime, Education, News Flash

Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice-Chancellor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced probe into the alleged sexual harassment case involving the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Abayomi Fasina, a professor. The development followed a petition from a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) to ICPC. The anti-graft agency received the petition on Monday, 27 January. Confirming receipt of the petition, Demola Bakare, the spokesperson for the ICPC, told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the commission had already started taking action on the matter. “Within 24 hours…

Jan

2025

Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, And Other 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum

Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum Fifteen new subjects have been added to Nigeria’s basic education curriculum, the Federal Government has announced. This is disclosed in a press statement released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Friday, January 24, 2025. NOA said the new trade subjects were added to the curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and employability level. Expected to take effect from January 2025, the newly updated curriculum would be used across the primary and junior secondary classes in Nigeria. Below is a list of the new subjects:1.Plumbing2 Hairstyling3 Makeup4 POP…

Jan

2025

World University Rankings 2025: Covenant, ABU Emerge Top In Nigeria (See Full List)

World University Rankings 2025: Covenant, ABU Emerge Top In Nigeria (Full List) Covenant University (CU) has again been listed as Nigeria’s overall best university in Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Rankings. In the 2025 rankings, the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came second, displacing the University of Ibadan which occupied the position for the 2024 rankings. The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually. The 2025 rankings THE said it ranked more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories. Globally, Oxford holds on to the top spot for the ninth consecutive year, bolstered…

Jan

2025

The Import Of Governor Otti’s Free And Compulsory Education In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

The Import of Governor Otti's Free and Compulsory Education in Abia Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal development, empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It unlocks the doors to better career opportunities, improved health outcomes, and increased civic engagement. In recognition of its transformative power, Governor Alex Otti has made free and compulsory education a top priority in Abia State. Governor Otti's Education Policy Trust is built on the principle that education should be affordable and accessible to all Abians and residents. This commitment is reflected in the…

Jan

2025

President Tinubu Distributes Bags Of Rice To SUG Presidents Nationwide

President Tinubu Distributes Bags Of Rice To SUG Presidents Nationwide President Bola Tinubu has distributed bags of rice to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The gesture was facilitated by the Special Adviser on Students Engagement Asefon Sunday. The distributions were made on Tuesday. According to Asefon, this initiative is part of the President’s ongoing efforts to support students, particularly during the festive season. “Today, SUG Presidents across the Federation will receive rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader who values students not just as tomorrow’s leaders but as leaders of…

Jan

2025

Why We Budgeted N1.1 Billion For Staff Meals, N850 Million For Fumigation In 2025 – JAMB

Why We Budgeted N1.1 Billion For Staff Meals, N850 Million For Fumigation In 2025 – JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has responded to media discourse and criticism from lawmakers on its decision to budget an unusual N1.1 billion for staff meals in 2025. On January 13, JAMB’s registrar Ishaq Oloyede was before a joint committee of the national assembly to defend its 2025 budget proposal. Lawmakers criticised its proposed spending for the fiscal year while berating its remissions to the federal treasury. At the session, the committee raised the alarm over JAMB’s proposed budget of N1.1 billion…

Jan

2025

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail

Education, Human Rights, Judiciary, Lagos

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court on Thursday. Nwadigo, who was apprehended after a video surfaced online showing her repeatedly slapping the young child, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges read to her. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in an update on X.com on Thursday. The statement read, “Following the ongoing viral case of child…

Jan

2025

I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday

Education, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Personality

I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed that he went from being an Almajiri school pupil to becoming the head of the national oil company. Kyari stated this on his X handle, @MKKyari, on Wednesday as he celebrated his 60th birthday. He expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria for the opportunities that came his way from his humble beginnings to the height he has attained. He thanked Nigeria and particularly former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola…

Jan

2025