Governor Soludo Announces Free Education For Anambra State Public School Students

EducationNewsNigeriaGovernor Soludo Announces Free Education For Anambra State Public School Students

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 2023

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, during his visit to several government-owned schools, has declared a groundbreaking offer of free education for all public school students from nursery to Junior Secondary School Three (JSS 3). This significant decision was met with jubilation among students, parents, and educators across the state. Anambra State has been known for academic excellence and Mr Governor is poised to improve educational system in the state, provide needed...

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Nigeria Need Additional 20,000 Schools, 907,769 Classrooms To Absorbs Out-of-School Children

EducationNewsNigeriaNigeria Need Additional 20,000 Schools, 907,769 Classrooms To Absorbs Out-of-School Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 20, 2023

In order to absorb all of out-of-school children in Nigeria, the country require an additional 20,000 schools and 907,769 classrooms. Ben Goong, Director, Press of the Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC, Hammed Boboyi, gave the statistics while briefing the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman. According to the statement, the Executive Secretary identified Infrastructural gaps, and inadequate Manpower as...

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Protest rocks Nigerian universities as fee-hike wave hits hard

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsProtest rocks Nigerian universities as fee-hike wave hits hard

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 20, 2023

“There is victory for us. In the struggle for education, there is victory for us,” was the chant oozing from students of one of Nigeria’s high-profiled universities protesting a sudden hike in fees last week. The protest was one of the many that have been witnessed in many tertiary institutions in the West African country in the past week as a result of the arbitrary increase in administrative charges by school authorities. A tsunami of...

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Mmesoma Ejikeme Undergoing Government-Sponsored Counseling

EducationNewsNigeriaMmesoma Ejikeme Undergoing Government-Sponsored Counseling

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 15, 2023

“The governor will do the much he can for every child in the state to have access to quality education. However, the government can’t make unrealistic promises to make headlines,” – Prof. Chuma-Udeh, Commissioner for Education in Anambra State Many Nigerians, it would appear, have already moved on from the sensation caused when 19-year-old Mmesoma Ejikeme of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi, Anambra State, declared herself the highest scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...

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Kogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

EducationNewsNigeriaKogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

…Bello commended for college’s improved ranking/academic excellence Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has stated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in Kogi State. Bello described education as a significant asset to the state during his attendance at the 6th combined convocation ceremony of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State when 1,069 students graduated on Saturday. Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah...

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Randy Lecturer Arrested For Raping Undergraduate

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaRandy Lecturer Arrested For Raping Undergraduate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 8, 2023

The Lagos Police Command has arrested a lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Kadiri Babalola, for allegedly raping a 20-year-old undergraduate of the institution. The Command Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest Thursday, said the suspect will appear in court for “sexual harassment” in the coming days. The accused, Mr Babalola, an associate professor of Botany was said to have perpetrated the act on 16 August, when the victim visited...

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Ben Etiaba named as Guest Speaker of the University of Nigeria Ethical Leadership Lecture

EducationNewsNigeriaBen Etiaba named as Guest Speaker of the University of Nigeria Ethical Leadership Lecture

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 6, 2023

Chief Ben Etiaba, a reputable chartered accountant of international standing, and former governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has been named by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Professor Charles Igwe, as the guest speaker for the 2023 Ethical Leadership Lecture in the University. The lecture which has been slated for Wednesday 20th September, also coincided with Ben Etiaba’s 60th birthday. The 2023 University of Nigeria Nsukka- UNN, Ethical Leadership Lecture would be chaired...

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Ambrose Alli University suspends academic activities indefinitely

EducationNewsNigeriaAmbrose Alli University suspends academic activities indefinitely

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 6, 2023

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...

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U.S. govt. shows commitment to nurturing young African leaders

EducationNewsNigeriaU.S. govt. shows commitment to nurturing young African leaders

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 29, 2023

The United States (U.S.) government, through the Young African Leaders’ Initiative (YALI) Network, has shown commitment to nurturing the potential of young African leaders who are driving positive change in their communities. A statement made available to journalists on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, announced the successful conclusion of YALI Network’s 6th annual National Conference, themed: “Beyond Limits: Innovation for Sustainable Development.” The statement noted that the two-day event brought together over 400...

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 Training Of Teachers On Character Building Commence In Abuja 

EducationNewsNigeria Training Of Teachers On Character Building Commence In Abuja 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2023

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...

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