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May
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Catalyzing An AI-Driven Youthful Employment Revolution In ABIA State: A Pathway Under Governor Otti’s Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Catalyzing An AI-Driven Youthful Employment Revolution In ABIA State: A Pathway Under Governor Otti’s Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
Catalyzing an AI-Driven Youthful Employment Revolution in Abia State: A Pathway Under Governor Otti’s Vision AbstractThis paper explores how Abia State, under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership, leverages state and federal resources, digital infrastructure, and youth-centric policies to spearhead Nigeria’s AI revolution. Drawing from government publications and national statistics, it outlines a roadmap for integrating AI into governance, education, and entrepreneurship to combat youth unemployment (24.5%) and drive sustainable growth. 1. IntroductionNigeria’s youthful population (60% under 25) faces a 19.7% unemployment rate (NBS, 2023). In Abia State, where youth unemployment stands at 24.5%, Governor Otti’s administration prioritizes technological transformation to position…
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May
09
2025
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Dr. Fijoh Kalu O. Felicitates With Prof. Uche Eme Uche Honourable Commissioner For Tertiary Education On The Occasion Of Her Birthday

Dr. Fijoh Kalu O. Felicitates With Prof. Uche Eme Uche Honourable Commissioner For Tertiary Education On The Occasion Of Her Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Education, News Flash
Happy Birthday, Prof. Uche Eme UcheHonourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education On this special day, I celebrate you not only as a distinguished leader, but also as a devoted mother and a lasting source of inspiration to many. Your unwavering dedication to transforming the educational landscape and empowering future generations is truly admirable. As you mark another year of grace, may the Almighty continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and vibrant health. May this new chapter bring renewed accomplishments, enduring joy, and the fulfillment of your deepest aspirations. Thank you for your visionary leadership and nurturing spirit. The light of…
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May
08
2025
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JAMB To Release 2025 UTME Results Friday

JAMB To Release 2025 UTME Results Friday

Education, News Flash
JAMB To Release 2025 UTME Results Friday The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that results for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will be released on Friday, May 9, 2025. This means candidates who sat for this year’s UTME can begin checking their scores from Friday morning. The board disclosed the development in an official notice made available to The media in Abuja. “The release of 2025 UTME is scheduled to hold tomorrow Friday 9th May, 2025; Venue: JAMB National Headquarters Bwari Abuja; Time: 8am,” the statement read. Ahead of the release, JAMB provided statistics on the performance…
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May
08
2025
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Self-Acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-Turn, Apologizes To Seyi Tinubu

Self-Acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-Turn, Apologizes To Seyi Tinubu

Education, News Flash, Politics
Self-acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-turn, Apologises To Seyi Tinubu The factional president of NANS, Atiku Isah, has retracted a series of allegations against President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, which he describes as untrue and instigated. This follows Isah’s claim that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him a N100 million bribe in Lagos to promote the president, an allegation Seyi Tinubu has since denied. Recall that the controversy started when the students’ leader called the President’s son out and claimed he rejected the bribe, stating that he could not promote a President…
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May
07
2025
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JAMB Jolt: 70% Fail, 0.63% Excel – Why Abia’s Brightest Still Can’t Escape The Quota Trap – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

JAMB Jolt: 70% Fail, 0.63% Excel – Why Abia’s Brightest Still Can’t Escape The Quota Trap – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
JAMB Jolt: 70% Fail, 0.63% Excel – Why Abia’s Brightest Still Can’t Escape the Quota Trap The 2025 JAMB results have intensified discussions about Nigeria’s educational challenges, particularly the widening gap between academic performance and equitable access to tertiary institutions. Out of 1.9 million candidates who took the UTME, over 70% scored below 200, with only 0.63% achieving scores above 300. This trend mirrors previous years, such as 2023, when just 27% of candidates surpassed the 200 mark. While systemic issues like uneven resource distribution and curriculum misalignment contribute to these outcomes, the situation in Abia State adds another layer…
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May
05
2025
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JAMB: Over 1.5m Candidates Score Less Than 200 In 2025 UTME

JAMB: Over 1.5m Candidates Score Less Than 200 In 2025 UTME

Education, FGN, News Flash
JAMB: Over 1.5m Candidates Score Less Than 200 In 2025 UTME The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 UTME result analysis, revealing the breakdown of candidates’ performance across various categories. The number of candidates who scored 320 and above is 4,756, representing 0.24% of the total candidates. A total of 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319, accounting for 0.39%. When combining scores of 300 and above, the number rises to 12,414 candidates, which is 0.63% of the total. In the 250 – 299 category, 73,441 candidates achieved this score range, making up 3.76% of…
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May
04
2025
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Students’ Union Dismisses NANS Allegations Against FUOYE VC

Students’ Union Dismisses NANS Allegations Against FUOYE VC

Education, News Flash
Students’ Union Dismisses NANS Allegations Against FUOYE VC Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), have dissociated themselves from a petition by the national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) against the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The NANS National President Comrade Olushola Oladoja had written a petition to Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, calling for the immediate sack of Fasina and the university’s Governing Council members over alleged misconducts and other sundry allegations. But, FUOYE Students Union Government, in a letter dated May 3rd, 2025, jointly signed by its President, Comrade Mary Abiodun and…
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May
03
2025
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NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls for Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image

NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls for Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls For Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image Press Briefing by Comrade Olusola Oladoja, National President of NANS, Addressing False Allegations by Atiku Isah Against NANS and Seyi Tinubu Abuja, 2nd of May , 2025Gentlemen of the Press, We have convened this briefing to address the malicious and baseless allegations propagated by Atiku Isah, who falsely claims to be the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). His actions are part of an orchestrated campaign to sow discord within NANS and tarnish the reputation of Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President…
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May
03
2025
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NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in his family over an alleged attempt by his son, Seyi Tinubu, to influence the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students. The former vice president, through a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Friday, warned that Nigeria should not be treated as personal property. The statement was titled ‘Tinubu Must Call His Family To Order: Nigeria Is Not A Private Estate’ On Wednesday in Abuja, a factional president…
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May
02
2025
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FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across the country. The programme, according to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, will commence in the September 2025 academic year. He explained that government’s action was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system and graduate employability. He said the transformation was made possible by the revised act governing FCOEs, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023. Recall that the revised legislation permits these colleges…
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