Education

Transforming Education: Retrofitting And Rehabilitation Of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, And Umuahia South Federal Constituency By Hon. Obi Aguocha

Abia State, Education, National Assembly, News Flash

Office of the Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State Online Media Release 30th January 2025 Re: Transforming Education: Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency This initiative aimed at revitalizing the educational landscape of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha proudly announces the commencement of an extensive rehabilitation and retrofitting project across designated primary and secondary schools in the constituency. This transformative effort, approved by His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, underscores a…

Jan

2025

UTME 2025: JAMB Suspends Admission Into Law Programmes At Eight Nigerian Universities (See List)

Education, News Flash

UTME 2025: JAMB Suspends Admissions Into Law Programmes At Eight Nigerian Universities (See List) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said admissions into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in eight universities will not be processed for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board explained that the decision was based on suspending law programmes in the institutions by the Council of Legal Education (CLE), the highest decision-making body for legal education in Nigeria. JAMB listed the universities affected as Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State; Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State; Redeemers…

Jan

2025

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