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Oct

2024

ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Like ASUU, ASUP Threatens Strike; Gives Two Weeks Ultimatum The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met. The Union said. ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, revealed this decision on Thursday after a National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union in Abuja when he addressed the press. He explained that the union reviewed ongoing discussions with the…

Oct

2024

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NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results

Education, News Flash

NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations’ results. Dr. Nnasia Asanga, NABTEB’s Acting Registrar/CEO, made the disclosure at the board’s headquarters in Benin. He expressed pride in the timely release of results, citing it as a testament to the management’s commitment to advancing education, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He said: “This achievement is a testament to the management’s unwavering commitment and resilience to the advancement of education, including Technical and Vocational Education…

Oct

2024

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ASUU Issues Fresh Warning Strike To FGN

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Sets For Strike, Issues Fresh Warning To FG The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has vowed to down tools after the expiration of the 14-day Ultimatum given to the Federal Government to meet their demands. Briefing Journalists, in Calabar, the Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Calabar Zone, Comrade Happiness Uduk who read a jointly signed release by all Chairpersons of the zone said that the Federal government should be held responsible for the breakdown of industrial harmony which will arise as a result of its indifference towards their plight. “Our Union will withdraw services, and should not be held responsible…

Oct

2024

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NECO: Candidates Will Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates

Education, News Flash

Candidates’ll Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates – NECO The National Examinations Council, NECO, says its candidates would henceforth pay the sum of N50,000 as a fee for the reprinting of certificates. NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, Niger State. “The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review, he emphasised. The council further said requests for reprints, “will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate issuance. After this period, the council will no longer entertain such requests.” In addition to the reprinting policy, NECO has set a one-month deadline…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Very Intentional About Restoring Lost Glory Of Abia Schools

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash

These two schools; Okaiuga Nkwoegwu Sec/Primary School, Nkwoegwu Umuahia North and Abayi Umuocham Model School, Umuocham, Aba, bear more eloquent testimony to the direction we are going in the education sector. The Alex Otti led-government is very intentional and methodological in tackling infrastructure deficit in our schools and raising the standard of education in Abia. Governor Otti's mandate to those in charge of all levels of our education sector is very simple; Restor the lost Glory of our schools by building standard and quality infrastructure, Create the enabling environment, Train and retrain our teachers, Review our curricular and get every…

Sep

2024

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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…

Sep

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)

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…

Sep

2024

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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…

Sep

2024

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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…

Sep

2024

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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…