Education

Mar
10
2025
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Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVT. TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH TO FIX NGWA HIGH SCHOOL – GOV. OTTI, REAFFIRMS HIS STANCE ON MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has disclosed that his administration will partner with the Anglican Church to ensure that Ngwa High School is operated effectively and efficiently. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Saturday, 8th March, when he played host to the Old Boys Association of Ngwa High School, Aba comprising mostly of the 1982 and 1983 sets. Governor Otti who disclosed that towards the end of last year, his administration started…
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Mar
03
2025
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Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints New NYSC DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bri. Gen. Nafiu, until his appointment, was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, having also served in the same capacity with the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. A Member of 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer who graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the US Army War College. Before he was appointed Chief of Staff…
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Mar
03
2025
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NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

Education, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, described the closure as an infringement on the right of every student to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi stressed that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. He stressed that such…
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Mar
02
2025
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FGN: Corpers Unhappy Over Unpaid N77K Allowance

FGN: Corpers Unhappy Over Unpaid N77K Allowance

Education, FGN, News Flash
Corpers Knock FG Over Unpaid N77K Allowance Members of the National Youth Service Corps have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed stated that the new allowance was implemented due to the non-release of funds. The DG later announced that corps members would start receiving the N77,000 in February 2025. Despite the official announcement, findings by Sunday…
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Feb
28
2025
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NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Police Force
NANS and ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction of Female Students in Benue State The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the immediate rescue of four female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued yesterday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, revealed that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night by unidentified armed men, who intercepted them around 8:30 p.m. while they were heading to a lecture hall. The victims were taken to an unknown location, sparking outrage among students,…
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Feb
28
2025
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AbiaFirst: Unlocking The Potential Of ABIA Pupils And Students – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

AbiaFirst: Unlocking The Potential Of ABIA Pupils And Students – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
AbiaFirst: Unlocking the Potential of Abia Pupils and Students Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State has embarked on a revolutionary journey to transform its education sector, thanks to Governor Alex Otti's vision and commitment. The AbiaFirst initiative, launched by the governor, is a comprehensive program aimed at unlocking the potential of Abia pupils and students. This bold step is a testament to the governor's promise to reposition the educational system in Abia, which had been neglected by the previous administrations. At the heart of the AbiaFirst initiative is a commitment to providing quality education that prepares students for success in an…
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Feb
27
2025
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Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI LAUNCHES ABIAFIRST EDUCATION PROGRAMME, VOWS TO LEAD IN QUALITATIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused  on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. "AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme…
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Feb
27
2025
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NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash
NYSC Members posted to Ohafia LGA Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. Earlier today, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Ohafia LGA paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The corps members, led by their Community Liaison Officer (CLO), were warmly received by the mayor. The primary purpose of the visit was for the corps members to mark their presence and introduce themselves to the mayor. This gesture was aimed at fostering a positive relationship between the corps members and the local government…
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Feb
25
2025
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JAMB Shuts Door On Registration Deadline Extension

JAMB Shuts Door On Registration Deadline Extension

Education, News Flash
JAMB Shuts Door On Registration Deadline Extension The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) remains March 8, with no plans for an extension. The Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, stressing that the registration window, which commenced on Feb. 3, will close as scheduled. “This deadline has been clearly communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME exercise,” Benjamin stated. He urged prospective candidates to complete their registration promptly to avoid last-minute complications.…
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Feb
25
2025
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Teachers Rejoice: Governor Otti’s Administration Brings Joy And Development As Abia State Prepares For AbiaFirst Initiative Tomorrow – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Teachers Rejoice: Governor Otti’s Administration Brings Joy And Development As Abia State Prepares For AbiaFirst Initiative Tomorrow – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
Teachers Rejoice: Governor Otti's Administration Brings Joy and Development as Abia State prepares for AbiaFirst Initative tomorrow Governor Alex Otti's administration is gearing up for a major program tomorrow - AbiaFirst, focusing on upgrading Abia State's educational system. As part of this effort, my team and I travelled from Abuja collaborated with local teams in Abia State to assess the current state of education. Due to financial constraints, they concentrated on Ohafia Local Government, surveying four schools and interviewing teachers, spending an average of 72 minutes per respondent. The team gathered insightful feedback, including a heartfelt tribute from Mrs. Victoria…
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