Odumegwu Ojukwu University Hosts International Interdisciplinary Conference

EducationNewsNigeriaOdumegwu Ojukwu University Hosts International Interdisciplinary Conference

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 11, 2024

Prof. Omenugha Takes over as Consortium Chair The 9th International Interdisciplinary Conference of the International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa was successfully hosted by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria, and was attended by all the Vice Chancellors of the Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa. The International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa – IICA, is made up of the leadership of universities within and outside of Africa. The theme of the 9th international conference is; “global development and contemporary challenges...

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Cyber Crime On The Increase In Nigeria – University Don

EducationNewsNigeriaCyber Crime On The Increase In Nigeria – University Don

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 10, 2024

A university Don has alerted the federal government on the rising cybercrime in the country, calling on the government to sit up in order to secure the digital environment and boost national security. A Professor of Law and Director of Academic Planning in the American University of Nigeria, (AUN), Yola, Prof. Mohammed Bello Magaji, stated this  while speaking on the topic, “The Significance of Cybersecurity for National Security and Development in Nigeria”, at the 55th...

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Jubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

EducationNewsNigeriaJubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 9, 2024

There was jubilation in Borno State on Friday as thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State received N70,000 minimum wage approved by Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. This follows one week after the N70,000 minimum wage was paid to civil servants working for Borno State Government for their October salaries. Reports had it that the new salary hit the accounts of primary school teachers on Thursday as many posted screenshots of their alerts on different...

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Lawmakers Move Motion Banning Reckless Students’ Signing-Out Celebration in Enugu

EducationNewsNigeriaLawmakers Move Motion Banning Reckless Students’ Signing-Out Celebration in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)November 8, 2024

The Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban all reckless celebrations during students’ graduation and signing-out ceremonies. The motion moved by Anthony Okechukwu Mbah, member representing Nkanu East Constituency and supported by the lawmakers condemned the car riding shows, alcohol abuse, and all other forms of reckless activities associated with final year students’ last examination day. Concerned that such celebrations have left serious bodily injuries to some students, the last straw...

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New Education Minister Alausa Reverses 18-Year University Entry Age

EducationNewsNigeriaNew Education Minister Alausa Reverses 18-Year University Entry Age

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the policy on the minimum entry age for university admission, previously set at 18 years. The policy, introduced by the former Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, had sparked public outcry. Addressing journalists on Tuesday upon assuming office, Dr Alausa stated that the 18-year age policy was counterproductive to the federal government’s efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children. He affirmed that the 16-year...

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Federal Government Makes U-turn On 18 Years Age Limit For Admission

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government Makes U-turn On 18 Years Age Limit For Admission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 6, 2024

The Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. The erstwhile Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, had issued an 18-year minimum age policy for university admission which drew anger of many stakeholders. Alausa who disclosed this on Tuesday at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja, hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy. “We will not be going forward with the 18-year...

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Yobe State Set To Reduce Out-of-School Children

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsYobe State Set To Reduce Out-of-School Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 4, 2024

In an effort to tackle the high numbers of out-of-school children, the Yobe State Government has launched a back-to-school campaign in Bursali, Gujba, and Geidam local government address the high number of out-of-school children, the Yobe State Government has launched a back-to-school campaign in the Bursali, Gujba areas. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), over 427,230 children Represent 43 percent of the child population currently not enrolled in school. Speaking at the campaign,...

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UNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

EducationHealthNewsNigeriaUNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 1, 2024

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, has gained international recognition following a groundbreaking discovery in kidney disease research led by Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi, a prominent nephrologist at the institution. The research, conducted in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various national and international collaborators, including Ghanaian researchers, has identified a genetic link that could enable targeted treatment and early intervention for kidney disease patients. The study found that nearly one-third...

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Bernard Odoh appointed as 7th Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsBernard Odoh appointed as 7th Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK

PilotnewsOctober 29, 2024

Professor Bernard Odoh has been appointed the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following his top performance in the selection interview held on Tuesday. The university’s Governing Council, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, announced Odoh’s selection, highlighting his achievement over 18 other candidates vying for the position. Handing over the appointment letter, Amb. Mbadiwe explained that the appointment aligns with Section 4 of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act...

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Unpaid Wages: NASU, SSANU Down Tools

EducationNewsNigeriaUnpaid Wages: NASU, SSANU Down Tools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 28, 2024

Due to non-payment of four months’ withheld salaries, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have instructed its members to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday. According to the leadership of both unions, the strike is scheduled to begin on the night of Sunday, October 27, 2024. In a circular addressed to all branch chairmen...

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