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Jun
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members

Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members Corps members across the country, who have just completed their mandatory one-year service under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised not to allow the present economic challenges to demoralise them, leading them to lose hope. The advice was given by the NYSC Director General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, while speaking in Bauchi on Tuesday, during the distribution of certificates of National Service to the 2024 Batch B Stream 1 Corps members passing out of the scheme. The DG, who was represented by Kufre Umoren, the Bauchi…
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Jun
03
2025
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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Jun
03
2025
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NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

Economy, Education, FGN, Youths
NYSC Begins Payment Of 44K Arrears To Corps Members The National Youth Service Corps has started paying arrears of the newly implemented monthly allowance to corps members. In a series of payments sighted by AttNews MEDIA correspondent, the scheme paid forty four thousand naira (44,000) to corps members after their 77,000 payment. In April, our correspondent reported that NYSC assured the corps members who recently completed their national service that they would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Director-General of the NYSC, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu gave the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads…
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Jun
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
State Government Declares Two-Week Sallah Break For Schools

State Government Declares Two-Week Sallah Break For Schools

Education, Kano, News Flash
State Govt Declares Two-Week Sallah Break For Schools The Kano State Government has announced a mid-term holiday for all primary and post-primary schools across the state to mark the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to an official statement issued by the state’s education ministry, schools are to proceed on break from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and are expected to resume academic activities on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The directive applies to both day and boarding schools, the ministry said, adding that parents and guardians of boarding students have been advised to get their children by the early hours of June 4.…
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May
29
2025
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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
Governor Otti's Commitment to Children's Education and Welfare in Abia State Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to revitalizing the state's education sector, with a particular focus on children's welfare. This commitment was evident in his address during the 2025 National Children's Day celebration held at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Education ReformsGovernor Otti announced that his administration is converting 20 public schools into smart schools, providing modern, technology-driven learning environments. An additional 20 schools will undergo similar transformations in subsequent phases. Furthermore, 5,300 newly recruited teachers have been deployed across the state, with plans to…
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May
28
2025
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…
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May
27
2025
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Five Admission Options For Low JAMB Scores In Nigeria

Five Admission Options For Low JAMB Scores In Nigeria

Education, News Flash
Five Admission Options For Low JAMB Scores In Nigeria Scoring below 180 in the JAMB exam may seem discouraging, especially when your dream is to attend a Nigerian university. However, it’s not the end of the road. There are several alternative admission pathways available for candidates with low JAMB scores. These programs offer second chances to qualify for full-time degree courses and can serve as solid stepping stones to academic success. Here are five proven alternatives you should consider: Diploma ProgrammesDiploma programs are short-term academic courses offered by universities and polytechnics. They typically last for two years and focus on…
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May
23
2025
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Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Education, International, News Flash
Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday revoked Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students — more than a quarter of its annual enrollment — in a major escalation of the president’s fight with one of the world’s most storied universities. Trump is furious at Harvard — which has produced 162 Nobel prize winners — for rejecting his demand that it submit to oversight on admissions and hiring over his claims that it is a hotbed of anti-Semitism and “woke” liberal ideology. “Effective immediately, Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) Program certification is revoked,” Homeland…
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May
21
2025
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UTME 2025: ‘Truck Pushers Cannot Direct Pilots’ -JAMB Registrar Fires Back At Resignation Calls

UTME 2025: ‘Truck Pushers Cannot Direct Pilots’ -JAMB Registrar Fires Back At Resignation Calls

Education, News Flash
UTME 2025: ‘Truck Pushers Cannot Direct Pilots’ - JAMB Registrar Fires Back At Resignation Calls Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has responded strongly to critics calling for his resignation following challenges during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking during a meeting with key stakeholders, including chief external examiners and civil society organizations in Abuja, Oloyede dismissed the calls for his resignation, stating that those criticizing his leadership lacked the qualifications to question his stewardship. “Truck pushers cannot direct pilots,” he said, in reference to critics whom he believes are unqualified to…
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May
16
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s Efforts To Stem The Tide Against The Girl Child In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Efforts To Stem The Tide Against The Girl Child In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Education, Good Governance
Governor Alex Otti’s Efforts to Stem the Tide Against the Girl Child in Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s administration has prioritized addressing systemic barriers to girls’ education and empowerment in Abia State, aligning with Nigeria’s broader demographic and gender equality challenges. With a population of approximately 4.2 million, Abia faces issues mirrored nationally, where nearly half of Nigeria’s 180 million people are under 15, and cultural norms often sideline girls’ potential. Otti’s initiatives focus on enhancing access to education through infrastructure upgrades and targeted scholarships. The government has renovated rural schools to create safer environments for girls and introduced scholarship…
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