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Sep
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,0000

FGN Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,0000

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,000 The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, The Guardian can report. A statement on Wednesday night by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Caroline Embu, said this will take effect from July 2024. According to the statement, the increase is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. It revealed that a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta, has…
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Sep
22
2024
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Foundational Learning And Literacy In ABIA State: Celebrating The Successful Conclusion Of The 2,000 Master Trainers Program Under Dr. Alex Chioma Otti’s Administration – By Kenechukwu Nwosu(SA, Education To Gov. Otti)

Foundational Learning And Literacy In ABIA State: Celebrating The Successful Conclusion Of The 2,000 Master Trainers Program Under Dr. Alex Chioma Otti’s Administration – By Kenechukwu Nwosu(SA, Education To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash
FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING AND LITERACY IN ABIA STATE: CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE 2,000 MASTER TRAINERS PROGRAM UNDER DR. ALEX CHIOMA OTTI'S ADMINISTRATION. Today, September 21st, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing educational reforms under the leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR. With the successful conclusion of the training of 2,000 Master Trainers, Abia State is setting a new standard in foundational learning and literacy. This groundbreaking program is a testament to the Governor’s unwavering commitment to improving education across the state, equipping educators with advanced pedagogical techniques, and ultimately strengthening the foundation of learning for…
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Sep
20
2024
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ABIA Ranks First In 2024 SSCE Despite Mockery Of South – East Students Over ‘Sit At Home’ Order

ABIA Ranks First In 2024 SSCE Despite Mockery Of South – East Students Over ‘Sit At Home’ Order

Abia State, Education, News Flash
Abia ranks first in 2024 SSCE despite mockery of South-East students over ‘Sit at Home’ order September 19, 2024Recent comments from an alleged APC supporters from the South-West region part of the country have mocked the South-East, claiming that the faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, an armed militant group led by Simon Ekpa, has declared a “Sit At Home” order to prevent students from taking their NECO exams. However, the National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), revealing that Abia State in the South-East has emerged as a top…
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Sep
19
2024
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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Internal Examination Results

NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Internal Examination Results

Education, News Flash
NECO Releases 2024 Internal Examination Results The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 SSCE internal results. This was disclosed on Thursday, September 19, by the NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, while briefing journalists in Minna during the release of the 2024 SSCE internal results. Wushishi also said that NECO blacklisted 21 supervisors in 12 states and de-recognized one school in Ekiti state for mass cheating in two core subjects and one science subject. According to him, the Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness, and negligence. He said: “40…
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Sep
16
2024
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DSP. Godwin Okore Visits Governor Otti, Expresses Gratitude As He Prepares To Leave For USA Studies

DSP. Godwin Okore Visits Governor Otti, Expresses Gratitude As He Prepares To Leave For USA Studies

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
DSP. GODWIN OKORE VISITS GOVERNOR OTTI, EXPRESSES GRATITUDE. Earlier today, the Former ADC to Governor Alex Otti, DSP. Godwin Okore with his Family visited the Governor to appreciate him for the good working relationship he had with the Governor and his Family during his time as the ADC and the supportive role the Executive Governor played in facilitating his Scholarship for a PhD Program. DSP. Okore informed Governor Otti that he is leaving Nigeria to the US in the coming days to start his PhD program in Kentucky University - United States of America. The Governor extolled DSP. Okore for…
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Sep
13
2024
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Tragedy As Police Arrest FUL Student For Kidnapping, Killing Female Colleague

Tragedy As Police Arrest FUL Student For Kidnapping, Killing Female Colleague

Crime, Education, News Flash
Police Arrest FUL Student For K¡dnapping, K¡lling Female Colleague The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 100-level student of Federal University Lokoja for allegedly kidnapping and killing a female student named Damilola. It was reported that after killing her, the suspect, identified as Jeremiah, allegedly removed her private parts. According to sources, Jeremiah kidnapped Damilola and demanded a ransom from her parents. Upon receiving the information, Kogi State Police operatives arrested him in connection with Damilola’s tragic death. Reports indicate that the suspect, who hails from Kaduna State, allegedly abducted her and took her to an uncompleted building. After…
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Sep
05
2024
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News Breaking: NANCES Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Petrol Price, Mobilizes For Nationwide Action

News Breaking: NANCES Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Petrol Price, Mobilizes For Nationwide Action

Education, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NANCES Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Petrol Price, Mobilizes For Nationwide Action LThe National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has called for the immediate rescind of the recently reviewed price of the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol. In a statement released on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, Comrade Kur Isaac Ushahemba, the Senate President of the organization, said the obnoxious increment of PMS will translate to more inflation, making it impossible for the Nigerian masses to survive. “We are wary that despite the humongous spending on Nigeria’s four refineries, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
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Sep
04
2024
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TASUED Rusticated 25 Students, Suspends 58 Indefinitely

TASUED Rusticated 25 Students, Suspends 58 Indefinitely

Education, News Flash
TASUED Rusticates 25 Students, Suspends 58 Indefinitely The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, (TASUED) Ijagun, Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 others for various misconducts, including forgery, threats to life, examination malpractices, and other fraudulent acts. The University’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The disciplinary actions were recommended by the Examination Malpractice and Students’ Disciplinary Committee and approved by the Senate of the university at its statutory meeting on 31st July 2024. The affected students have been instructed to stay away from the university. The statement warned that…
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Sep
02
2024
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FGN Announces Application For 2024/2025 Commonwealth Fully Funded Scholarships

FGN Announces Application For 2024/2025 Commonwealth Fully Funded Scholarships

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Announces Application For 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarships (Fully Funded) The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the application period for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The scholarships, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), aim to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online, with the application period running from September 10 to October 15, 2024. According to information provided by the Federal Ministry of Education official X page, potential applicants can access detailed guidelines…
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