NUC approves medical sciences university for Enugu
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the provisional licence for the take-off of the Enugu State University of Medical […]
Education
Insecurity threatening girl child education in Kaduna – Stakeholders
By EDDY OCHIGBO, Kaduna – Stakeholders in the education sector, the leadership of Kaduna Basic Education Mechanism (KADBEAM), in collaboration with the media on Tuesday […]
Nigerian varsities’ repository hosts over 2 million Open Educational Resources – NUC
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday, disclosed that its Open Educational Resources (OER) repository established in 2017, currently has […]
JAMB slams ASUU president on admission process
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that it does not conduct admission for institutions but rather regulates […]
Soludo says 1,000 sacked teachers in Anambra unqualified
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra said that no fewer than 1,000 teachers in the state were relieved of their appointments with the state government because […]
NLC urges FG to end strike by ASUU, others
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to end the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other […]
UBEC earmarks N2b for conduct of 2022 National Personnel Audit
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says the sum of N2b has been earmarked for the conduct of the 2022 […]
Russia plans deportation of ‘brilliant’ Nigerian medical student over corruption in Sokoto Scholarship Board
A Nigerian final year medical student at Irkutsk State Medical University (ISMU), Usman Yahaya, will be deported from Russia to Nigeria any moment from now, […]
Newborn baby found dead on Ayobo road in Lagos
A new born baby was on Thursday morning found dead and dumped on the busy Ayobo Road in a Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
UBEC develops course outline & contents for smart schools, e-learning programmes
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The management of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced discreet efforts to ensure full implementation of e-learning programmes in […]
Prof. Ajiboye emerges as AFTRA President
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Registrar of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Professor Segun Ajiboye has been elected as the President of the […]
TETFund intervention projects in Benue State University hits N7bn – Pro-Chancellor
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has committed about N7 billion to its various intervention projects in Benue State University […]
Britain: Visas available to graduates of world’s top universities – Official
Graduates from the top 50 non-British universities can apply to come to Britain as part of a new visa scheme, Home Secretary Priti Patel said […]
JAMB to further screen 27,105 UTME results
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it would further screen 27,105 results of candidates who wrote the […]
NECO extends 2022 registration for internal SSCE
BY JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended the registration period of the 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school […]
14-yr-old Ogbonna wins first Igbo spelling bee competition in Anambra
Miss Oluebebe Ogbonna, a 14-year-old student of Divine Rays British School Obosi, Idemili North of Anambra, on Sunday emerged winner of the first Igbo Spelling […]
UBEC plans new implementation strategies to meet socio economic development
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has set up mechanism to institute new dimension strategies in basic education in the country. […]
Texas shooting: UNICEF urges leaders to keep schools safe
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged governments to take greater action to ensure schools remain safe for boys and girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director, Ms […]
UNICEF provides 102,859 children access to education, establishes vocational centers for 29,985 youths
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has provided 102,859 children access to inclusive, equitable and quality education in a safe […]
Corruption, poor funding, responsible for decline in nation’s educational standard- University don
Prof. Danladi Matawal, a Professor of Civil Engineering with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has identified corruption, poor funding, insecurity and decline of the […]