Wike Revokes Ownership Of 762 Plots, including Buhari, Speaker Abbas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWike Revokes Ownership Of 762 Plots, including Buhari, Speaker Abbas

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 19, 2024

Over non-payment of statutory fees, Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has revoked the ownership of 762 plots of land in the highbrow Maitama district of Abuja. Wike, who assumed office in August 2023, has consistently emphasized his commitment to enforcing order in Abuja’s land administration. Speaking during an earlier revocation exercise, he said: “When we make the right decision, some people will be happy, and some will not.” Among those whose...

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National Policy To Combat Bullying In Schools Underway

EducationNewsNigeriaNational Policy To Combat Bullying In Schools Underway

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 12, 2024

As part of broader efforts to address bullying in schools and improve the nation’s educational system, the Federal Government has announced plans to develop a national policy to that effect. Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, explaining that the Federal Ministry of Education had held its first meeting with the principals of Federal Unity Colleges. According to him, the meeting was an opportunity to...

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Kwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

EducationNewsNigeriaKwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Kwara State government has expressed concern over the reluctance of some parents to participate in routine immunization campaigns for children aged 0-59 months, citing demands for “palliatives” as a prerequisite for allowing their children to be vaccinated. Dr Michael Oguntoye, Director of the Primary Healthcare System, expressed concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on integrated health campaigns across all 16 local government areas in the state. He said government has focus on three local government areas...

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NiMet Installs Modern Weather Station at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu

EducationNewsNigeriaNiMet Installs Modern Weather Station at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 10, 2024

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency – NiMet – has fulfilled its promise to install a weather station within the premises of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University in Igbariam. This was a promise made during the University’s climate action summit championed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kate Omenugha, to create awareness and mobilize the University community to take concerted action against the adverse effects of climate change in the university. The well-attended climate summit a few months...

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Anambra Government Demotes Six Head Teachers For Collection Of Fees

EducationNewsNigeriaAnambra Government Demotes Six Head Teachers For Collection Of Fees

PilotnewsDecember 4, 2024

Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, has demoted six head teachers for collecting fees from their pupils. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Vera Nwadinobi announced the measure during a press briefing in Awka. Recall that Anambra State Government has been implementing free education policy from Nursery to Junior Secondary Schools extending the policy to Senior Secondary Schools this year. Sanctions has been meted out in the past on head teachers and principals...

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Senate Supports NUC Over Creation of More Universities  

EducationNewsNigeriaSenate Supports NUC Over Creation of More Universities  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 2, 2024

The Senate on Monday gave a nod to the suggestions by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the creation of more universities across the country. The Upper Chamber’s decision followed requests by stakeholders in the education sector for the proposed Federal University, Okigwe in Imo State. The requests were aired at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND,...

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ASUU-SAZU Bauchi Varsity Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaASUU-SAZU Bauchi Varsity Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 1, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of Bauchi State owned Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU has declared an indefinite strike action. The indefinite strike followed several warnings on several occasions by the union including a notification of retirement of about 30 PhDs. ASUU SAZU Chairperson, Auwal Nuhu at a news conference declared the strike shortly after a congress at the Yuli campus of the university, saying some of the union demands include absence of pension...

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Tinubu Dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, Sacks VC and Registrar

EducationNewsNigeriaTinubu Dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, Sacks VC and Registrar

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 20, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, and dismissed the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin. Their removal follows allegations of illegally...

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Nigerian Student Enrolment in U.S. Hits 20,029, Tops Africa

EducationNewsNigeriaNigerian Student Enrolment in U.S. Hits 20,029, Tops Africa

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 19, 2024

The enrolment of Nigerian students in higher institutions in the United States reached 20,029 for the 2023/2024 academic year, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The report, released on Monday by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Institute of International Education, revealed a 13.5 per cent increase in Nigerian student enrolment compared to the previous year. This milestone cements Nigeria’s position as...

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B.Sc – HND Dichotomy: NATE Calls On President Tinubu To Assent To The Bill 

EducationNewsNigeriaB.Sc – HND Dichotomy: NATE Calls On President Tinubu To Assent To The Bill 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 16, 2024

The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has make a case for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the bill that seeks to abolish the academic and professional distinction between Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders. Hon. Dominic Udoatan, NATE’s National President made the appeal during NATE’s 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja, emphasizing that the legislation has passed through all legislative stages and awaits the president’s...

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