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By Uko Okon The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) University of Uyo branch, has joined its counterpart across the country to protest against the Federal Government over the failure to complete the renegotiated 2009 agreement. This action has led to the shutting down of UNIUYO campuses and all examinations scheduled for today, August 26,…
By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government has intensified its digital transformation drive with the graduation of 100 residents from a specialised training in Data Analysis with Power BI. The programme, organised by the Edo State Information and Communications Technology Agency (ICTA) in partnership with Sidol Solutions Nigeria Limited and the PIP Community, held at…
In a significant step towards improving hygiene and learning conditions in public schools, Create That Change Development Initiative (CCDI), in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland, has commissioned newly refurbished facilities at two schools in Gwagwalada, Abuja. The projects, unveiled at LEA Pilot Science Primary School and LEA Phase III Primary School, include a reconstructed…
The Economic Communities of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Friday said it has set aside €4.5 million to support the implementation of home grown school feeding in primary schools across the West African region. The Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission, represented by the Director Agriculture and Rural Development, Alain Traore, stated this…
By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government has unveiled a set of reforms in the education sector, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session, aimed at strengthening learning outcomes, reducing financial burden on parents, and equipping students with practical life skills. Announcing the measures in Benin City, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution. Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Lawan Buratai, and principal officers of the university at the Government House in…
There has been a call for the Nigeria’s renewable energy sector tò be positioned as a key driver of economic growth and job creation, with stakeholders emphasizing the urgent need to reform technical education curricula to equip young people and women with green skills. At a major milestone event in Abuja, the INCLUDE Knowledge Platform,…
By Uko Okon Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has advised corps members in the state to respect the culture and tradition of the host communities they will be posted to. Eno gave the advice during the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Orientation Course on Tuesday at the NYSC orientation camp,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed that all public universities finalize their 2025 admissions by October 31, with private universities due by November 30 and all other tertiary institutions required to wrap up admissions before December 31. The timeline stems from deliberations at the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Education Minister. …
By Emamuzo Iboma Lagos State University (LASU) staff unions have rejected the state government’s latest offer, insisting that the strike must persist until full salary arrears are paid. Despite the rejection, LASU management announced that academic activities will resume on Monday, August 11, 2025. In a recent agreement signed on August 7 between the Joint…