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Jan

2025

Does SSCE And JAMB Statistics Harm ABIA State Candidates’ Chances? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Does SSCE and JAMB Statistics harm Abia State Candidates' Chances? Abia State's impressive performance in national exams is a testament to the state's commitment to education. In the 2020 NECO SSCE, Abia State recorded a 91.4% pass rate, surpassing the national average of 73.2%. This feat is not an isolated incident, as Abia State has consistently ranked among the top three states in NECO SSCE results over the past five years. For instance, in 2019, the state recorded an 89.3% pass rate, while in 2018, it achieved an 88.2% pass rate. The state's exceptional performance is not limited to NECO…

Dec

2024

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Tears Flow As 2 Female Students Crushed To Death By Accident

News Flash, Education, Obituary

Tears Flow As Two Female Students Crushed To Death By Accident Two female students of the Federal University, Lokoja and Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja on Friday lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident which occurred at the Felele area, Lokoja. The two female students are Covenant Omolola Isaac, a 200-level Geology student of the Federal University , Lokoja and Abu Taiwo Abimbola, ND11 student of Science Laboratory and Technology student of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. The students lost their lives when a truck ran over the commercial tricycle in which they were travelling to their different destinations. The…

Dec

2024

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Governor Alex Otti Attends The 36th Convocation Ceremony Of Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

Education, News Flash, People & Events

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI ATTENDS THE 36TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO). Earlier today, 7th December, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti honoured the invitation of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, as they attended the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the foremost University of Technology in South Eastern Nigeria. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, and the Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Zulum were conferred with Honorary Doctorate…

Dec

2024

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Nigeria First Lady Gives N50 Million To Best Female Varsity Graduates

Education, News Flash, Presidency

Best Female Varsity Graduates Receive N50 Million From First Lady Best graduating female students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University would be receiving N50 million as an endowment fund from Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu made the declaration on Friday, December 6, at the 15th convocation ceremony of the university in Ekiti State. Represented by the First Lady of the State, Olayemi Oyebanji, Nigeria’s number one woman she the donation was made in support of education in Nigeria. Tinubu who also received a honorary doctorate at the event said, “Today in my pursuit and support of education, I hereby donate…

Dec

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NUC, 3 Others

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NUC, 3 Others President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday. Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation’s Executive Secretary. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as Vice Chancellor of the Federal…

Dec

2024

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Gov. Otti Vows To Transform Education Institutions, Gives Grants to The 250 Best Graduands Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba

Abia State, Education, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI VOWS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, GIVES GRANTS TO THE 150 BEST GRADUANDS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has vowed to transform educational institutions in Abia State with a view to ensuring that students are capable of being employment creators on graduation. Governor Otti was speaking during the 19th - 21st combined convocation ceremony of the Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, formerly Abia State Polytechnic, revealing that he would allocate the 20 percent of the 2025 budget outlay to education just like that of 2024, noting that his commitment to education has led to great support given to…

Dec

2024

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Fire Razes University Of Ibadan Female Hostel

Mishap, Education, News Flash

Fire Razes UI Female Hostel A fire has engulfed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only hostel for undergraduates at the University of Ibadan (UI). The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown as of the time of this report. The blaze primarily affected the offices of the Hall Warden and the Secretary, raising concerns about the safety and security of students residing in the facility. Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Relations at the university, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, said the cause of the fire has not been…

Dec

2024

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Reps Discover Federal Polytechnic With Only 142 Students, 154 Staff

Education, National Assembly, News Flash

Reps Discover Federal Polytechnic With Only 142 Students, 154 Staff The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Technical Education has discovered that the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State has only 142 students with about 154 academic and non-academic staff. The polytechnic has also spent about N600 million on personnel and overhead costs with another N38 million spent on local travels by the institution. The revelation came to limelight when the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Edward N.Okey led management of the institution to the House as part of oversight function. As part of…

Nov

2024

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Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’

Education, Crime, FGN

Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’ A member of Nigerian Youth Service Corps was allegedly beaten, stripped by a teachers for not greeting them properly. The shocking incident reportedly happened at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. According to Nigeria Stories, a corps member who visited the school to collect her clearance letter was allegedly assaulted by a teacher for “not greeting properly.” Eyewitnesses claim the teacher attacked her, tearing her NYSC white t-shirt, and was allegedly joined by another teacher who slapped her. This incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for…

Nov

2024

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Dr. Odo Ijere Commends Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For His Smart School Initiative

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Ohafia LGA

Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa's Smart School Initiative is Truly a Gamechanger. It didn't come entirely as a surprise that the launching of the Ofali Agwu smart School project initiated by Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa today, 26th of November, commanded such a full house of attendees of the state ruling class. The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, his deputy, the local government Chairman, Commissioner for Education, development partners, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders were all present to witness the first digital smart school to dorn the Abia landscape. We need not overemphasize the importance of digital ICT learning in today's digital age.…