The management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, in Ekpoma, Edo State, has announced the indefinite suspension of academic activities with immediate effect following the protest by students over an increment in school fees. The university, in a memo issued and signed by its acting registrar, Ambrose E. Odiase, said it would, during the suspension, “appraise the continued protest by students running into days.” “In order to prevent a total breakdown of law and order as...

Towards the realization of lasting peace in the country, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in partnership with FCT Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) have commenced training of teachers on character building. Declaring the workshop open in Abuja, the Sub-Regional Director, Universal Peace Federation West Africa, Rev. George Ogurie said the teachers were selected from 20 schools within the FCT to run a pilot programme. Rev. Ogurie explained that UPF Character Education materials being use were...

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in an effort to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming on Friday inaugurated a Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu, said many countries are now moving away from fossil fuel vehicles to...

Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been suspended following allegations of violating the institution’s established laws and policies. In a letter, signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, the suspension takes effect from Friday August 17, 2023. The suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon was as a result of the Vice Chancellor’s dissatisfaction response to a query issued to Prof. Ndifon by the University Management. The...

The Anambra State ICT Agency, in partnership with Wikimedia Nigeria User Group, the Anambra Network, has successfully hosted digital literacy training for members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state to increase their relevance in the 21st-century technology-driven world. The training workshop tagged ‘Building Tech-Forward Change makers’ which was held at the Agency’s conference room, at the State Government House, Awka, on Tuesday, was designed to empower participants with the fundamental digital skills they...