Education

Feb
06
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Chief Ikenna Ukwa Continues Distribution Of Customized Exercise Books In Primary Schools Across Ohafia, Abiriba And Nkporo

Chief Ikenna Ukwa Continues Distribution Of Customized Exercise Books In Primary Schools Across Ohafia, Abiriba And Nkporo

Abia North, Abia State, Education, Humanitarian, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
DISTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMIZED EXERCISE BOOKS BY IKENNA UKWA CONTINUES Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has continued the distribution of customized exercise books, ensuring that the books get to the pupils and teachers in all the primary schools in Ohafia, Nkporo and Abiriba. This is still part of Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's educational support programme, powered by him, under the auspices of his foundation which he co-founded with his wife, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION and his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP. Tuesday 4th February 2025, the resilient team, led by the Director General of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP,…
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Feb
04
2025
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University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of Whatsapp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests

University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of Whatsapp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests

Education, News Flash, Security
University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of WhatsApp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests The Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has rusticated 37 students for one academic session due to alleged involvement in “criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, and cyber-stalking.” According to documents obtained on Monday, dated December 9, 2024 and January 21, 2025, the students’ actions were in connection with a WhatsApp group created to organise a protest against the university’s decision to commence the third semester. The students were subsequently summoned to appear before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. The University authorities stated that their rustication were approved…
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Feb
03
2025
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Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing New Federal University

Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing New Federal University

FGN, Education, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu signs bill establishing new federal university President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. This development comes just weeks after President Tinubu met with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja. During the meeting, held on January 21, 2025, the President emphasized the importance of unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work collaboratively towards peace, development, and environmental restoration. He stated, “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward.…
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Jan
31
2025
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NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

FGN, Education, News Flash
NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members Will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will begin receiving a monthly allowance of N77,000 starting from February 2025. General Ahmed made this announcement on Thursday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 11 corps members in Katsina. He explained that the new allowance has been included in the 2025 Federal Government’s budget and will be implemented once the budget is passed. According to General Ahmed, “This month (January) has already ended, but once the…
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Jan
31
2025
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Transforming Education: Retrofitting And Rehabilitation Of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, And Umuahia South Federal Constituency By Hon. Obi Aguocha

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…
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Jan
30
2025
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UTME 2025: JAMB Suspends Admission Into Law Programmes At Eight Nigerian Universities (See List)

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…
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Jan
29
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

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…
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Jan
26
2025
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Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, And Other 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum

Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, And Other 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash
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…
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Jan
23
2025
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World University Rankings 2025: Covenant, ABU Emerge Top In Nigeria (See Full List)

World University Rankings 2025: Covenant, ABU Emerge Top In Nigeria (See Full List)

Education, FGN, News Flash
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…
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Jan
16
2025
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The Import Of Governor Otti’s Free And Compulsory Education In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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…
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