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EducationNewsNigeria“The Removal was a Monumental Mistake”, FG Says as it Reintroduces History in School Curriculum

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 25, 2022

The federal government on Thursday formally announced the reintroduction of history in Nigeria’s basic education curriculum 13 years after its abolition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister of education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made the announcement at the inauguration ceremony of the reintroduction of the teaching of history in schools on Thursday in Abuja. The minister, who was represented by the minister of state for education, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nanah Opiah said...

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EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsGbajabiamila Sponsors Student Loan Bill for Nigerian Students to Access Interest-free Loans

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 24, 2022

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has sponsored a student loan bill in the National Assembly which aims to enable Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to have access to financial assistance. The proposed legislation is titled, ‘Bill for an Act to provide for easy access to higher education for Nigerians through interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Bank.’ The bill seeks the establishment of the Nigerian Education Bank which shall have...

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EducationNewsNigeriaSpotlight Initiative Enrolls 41 Drop Out Girls Back To School In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 24, 2022

The Spotlight Initiative with support from European Union and United Nations has enrolled 41 dropout girls back to school in Adamawa state to enable them to continue with their studies. The beneficiaries are 13 from the senior section and 28 from the junior section who were provided with uniforms, shoes, socks, and writing materials and would continue with their studies for three years in Aliyu Mustapha College Yola. The Enrollment program took place in Aliyu...

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BusinessEducationNigeriaIn partnership with AMEC, P+ Measurement Services organizes annual Measurement Month in Nigeria

PilotnewsNovember 22, 2022

In collaboration with the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication, AMEC, the leading intelligence agency in Nigeria, P+ Measurement Services, declared its interest to host the annual AMEC Measurement Month (#AMECMM) to enlighten PR and communications experts and professionals in Nigeria. The event is slated to take place on November 25th, 2022 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm (WAT). The purpose of this event, which will be held virtually on the Google...

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EducationNewsNigeriaOver 11,000 Teachers Sat For Professional Qualifying Examination In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 22, 2022

No fewer than 11,629 candidates have sat for the second batch of the 2022 Teachers Professional Qualifying Examination, PQE, nationwide conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN). Dr Jacinta Ogboso, TRCN’s Director of Examination and Licencing, disclosed this after monitoring the exercise in Abuja, explained that the Federal Capital Terrotory had the highest number of candidates with 982 teachers, while Lagos, Anambra, Ondo and Kaduna had equal number of registered candidates. Ogboso, said...

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EducationNewsWAP’S Prof. Chris Ulasi Leads Election Reporting Project in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 21, 2022

The co-founder of The West African Pilot News, Professor Chris Ulasi, led a United States-sponsored Election Reporting Project (ERP) in Nigeria. ERP was a two-day workshop to equip, train and support Nigerian journalists, videographers and photojournalists to adequately cover the 2023 elections in an accurate, objective, balanced and safe way. The workshop was organised by the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) and the Enugu Literary Society (ELS) in partnership with the US consulate-general...

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EducationUniversity Of Abuja Spends Over N10m On Economic Development Research

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies University of Abuja, Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti has urged students to be creative and innovative in their researches to enhance Nigeria’s economic development. He gave the advice at the university’s third undergraduate research day on Wednesday, called on students to find viable solutions to the nation’s predicament. Prof Moti who delivered a paper on a themed, “Research and mentorship a pathway to economic growth,” as a guest speaker, noted...

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EducationNewsNigeria15-year-old Akwa Ibom Student Wins UBA’s National Essay Competition, Clinches N5m Scholarship Grant

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 16, 2022

Otong Usonubong Paul, a student of Federal Government Girls College, Ikot Obio Itong, Akwa-Ibom State, has emerged as the winner of the 12th edition of the national essay competition organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Paul, aged 15 and an SS2 student was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition and award ceremony held at the Tony Elumelu amphitheatre in UBA House, Marina, Lagos State, on Monday. Beating eleven other...

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EducationNewsNigeriaJAMB Introduces Interactive e-Brochure, e-Syllabus System

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 15, 2022

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the automation of curriculum, accreditation, admissions, and general administration matters between the board, tertiary institutions, and their regulatory agencies. With this development, from January 1, 2023, the board will not receive any letter from any institution or agency except through the JAMB Interactive e-Brochure and e-Syllabus System (IBASS). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the new process at a meeting with regulatory agencies and tertiary institutions...

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EducationNewsNigeriaThe US are training journalists, civil society, and INEC officials on elections

PilotnewsNovember 15, 2022

United States of America, USA, has allocated $50 million dollars to support the training of journalists, INEC officials and civil society organisations for the  credible conduct of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. U.S. Consul-General in Lagos, Mr Will Stevens, made this known at the opening of a two-day workshop on election reporting for political beat reporters, editors, video journalists and videographers on Tuesday in Ibadan. The workshop was organised by West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy...

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