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May
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Integrates Artificial Intelligence Into Curriculum

FGN Integrates Artificial Intelligence Into Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Integrates Artificial Intelligence Into Curriculum The federal government has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in curriculum delivery, saying it was committed to delivering inclusive, future-ready education. Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa said this during the International Conference on Smart Education (ICSE) 2025 organised by the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) in collaboration with the Korean International Co-operation Agency (KOICA). The minister also announced the target of integrating 10 million out-of-school children by 2027 as offshoot of education reform initiatives of the Federal Government under the Hope for Quality Basic Education programme (Hope-Ed) supported by the World Bank and…
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May
14
2025
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I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu

I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics
I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has pledged to remain focused on driving Nigeria’s development and maintaining national unity, stating that he would not be distracted from doing what is right for the country. Tinubu stated this through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday, during the launch of the autobiography of former Governor of Jigawa State and elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Lamido, titled “Being True to Myself” at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. The President, who was the Grand Guest of the occasion, described Lamido’s autobiography as…
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May
14
2025
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House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. Other bills rejected by the green chamber include a bill to create the office…
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May
13
2025
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ABSG Partners MTN To Launch ABIA State Into The 21st Century Digital Economy

ABSG Partners MTN To Launch ABIA State Into The 21st Century Digital Economy

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
ABSG PARTNERS MTN TO LAUNCH ABIA STATE INTO THE 21ST CENTURY DIGITAL ECONOMY. Earlier on Monday, 12th May, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola led a delegation of MTN Nigeria team to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Abia State Government for a strategic partnership on digital transformation of the entire State. Governor Otti thanked the MTN team for choosing Abia for such all important strategic partnership and investment. He recalled how the partnership was proposed during the early days…
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May
13
2025
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Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Grassroots Mobilization Begins: IEGDU Rallies Support for Gov. Alex Otti’s Re-election Bid. Solidarity songs echoed through the Itaja-Obohia Federated Union Civic Hall in Umuahia South Local Government Area as the Igbo Ekene Global Development Union (IEGDU) declared its full backing for the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in 2027. Addressing a gathering of IEGDU critical stakeholders, community leaders, political stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers, Ambassador Moses Onyegbule, President General of IEGDU and General Coordinator of IEGDU for Grassroots Frontiers for Dr. Alex Otti, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to promoting good governance and sustaining the current administration’s developmental strides.…
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May
12
2025
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ASUU Elects New President

ASUU Elects New President

Education, News Flash
ASUU Elects New President Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has elected a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, Prof. Chris Piwuna, as its new president. Piwuna, who doubles as the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, takes over from Victor Osodeke, a professor of soil science from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. His election was made at the 23rd National Delegates Congress of the Union, which took place in Benin on Sunday. Piwuna defeated Prof. Adamu Babayo from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, to emerge as the…
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May
12
2025
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JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review

JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review

Education, News Flash
JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday officially responded to public complaints about its recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. The Board described as the complaints as “unusual complaints” while adding that it came from few states of the Federation. While JAMB said it acknowledges the complaints, it is currently fast forwarding its annual system review. “In response, the Board is fast forwarding its annual system review—a comprehensive post-mortem of the examination process that is conducted each year months after the exercise,” The spokesperson of…
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May
12
2025
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Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are both APC Governors. He said he wants peace,” Wike said. The meeting reportedly took place at Wike’s residence. According to reports, Fubara was accompanied by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis…
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May
12
2025
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Abia Lawmaker, Etiokwe, Commends GODA For Developmental Strides

Abia Lawmaker, Etiokwe, Commends GODA For Developmental Strides

Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
ABIA LAWMAKER, ETIOKWE, COMMENDS GODA FOR DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), led by its Director General, Engr. Obinna Odum, has received commendation from Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, popularly known as Etiokwe, the member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. Over the weekend, Hon. Nwoke, accompanied by some members of the 6th Ohafia Legislative Council, embarked on a spot inspection of an ongoing road reconstruction project being executed by GODA in Asaga Ohafia. He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and commended the Authority for its development initiatives carried out with…
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May
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Agriculture, Abia North, Economy, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZERS TO WOMEN IN OHAFIA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon. (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has commenced the fertilizer distribution program for women in Ohafia. This effort, according to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is to boost food production and support local farmers, particularly women, in the community. Yesterday, Sunday 11th May 2025, his team was in Okagwe Ohafia where the women received bags of fertilizer. In order to ensure equitable distribution of the fertilizers, the women in Nkporo, Abam and Nkwebi will take their turn today. Chief Ikenna Ukwa,…
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