Governor Zulum Launches Summit to Reform Almajiri Education

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched a summit to reform the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic form of learning prevalent in northern Nigeria. The summit, held at the Musa Usman Secretariat’s conference hall, brought together education stakeholders, religious leaders, and community advocates to discuss strategies for integrating the Almajiri system with formal education. In his address, Governor Zulum highlighted the importance of addressing insecurity by ensuring educational opportunities for all Borno residents. He...

Nigeria Represented at the Africa and Global Geology Conference

The Chair of Jose A Centeno International Centre for Medical Geology Research at Nasarawa State University in Keffi, Prof. Ktso Nghargbu, represented Nigeria during the just concluded 12th Conference on African Geology. The African Geology Conference which was held at Assuit University, Egypt, in North Africa, was attended by geologists across Africa.   Recently, the field of medical geology is emerging as a critical aspect of geology that can contribute significantly to all kinds of...

Research Centre at Nasarawa State University Receives International Award

The Jose A Centeno International Centre for Medical Geology Research at Nasarawa State University in Keffi received an international award during the 75th Generall Assembly and Scientific Congress of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, which was held in Bra, Romania, in Eastern Europe. Prof. Ktso Nghargbu, the Chairman of the International Centre for Medical Geology Research at Narasawa State University, received the recognition and award on behalf of the Centre and University, at...

Education Commissioner Condemns Brutal Assault Of SS1 Student At FGC Enugu

The Enugu State Ministry of Education has confirmed and condemned the brutal beating of a student of the Federal Government College Enugu by his fellow students within the school premises. The incident according to Mr. Joshua Ogunshino, the Vice President Student Affairs and Dr. Takor, the Senior Boarding House Master of the Federal Government College Enugu, happened on Friday 8th of November, 2024 during school break time. The video which went viral on socio media...

Odumegwu Ojukwu University Hosts International Interdisciplinary Conference

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...

Cyber Crime On The Increase In Nigeria – University Don

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Yobe State Set To Reduce Out-of-School Children

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,...

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

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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