Education

Cultural studies academy begins operations with 4 pilot campuses

The Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS), a Federal Government initiative aimed at promoting cultural education, is set to begin its academic session in September with four pilot campuses. The pilot campuses are located in Lagos, Cross River, Ogbomosho and Abuja. NACUS, established as a specialised monotechnic under the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO),

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Education

Anambra Govt. to close unapproved schools by September

 The Anambra State Government has directed all owners of private schools operating without official approval to obtain the necessary authorisation by September, or face closure. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, gave the warning during a stakeholders meeting of proprietors of private schools, in Awka on Thursday. Chuma-Udeh questioned the reasons for the

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Education General Technology

NOUN to introduce Artificial Intelligence to enhance operations – VC

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence for seamless operations and delivery of its activities.Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven

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Technical education crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation-Association

The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN) says technical education is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation, as Polytechnics address labour market needs and provide diverse pathways for students. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the association, said this in an interview on Thursday in Abuja. Achiatar urged the Federal Government to pay attention to all technical

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Gombe varsity tasks chemistry students on solution-driven research

The Pro-Chancellor and Founder of North-Eastern University (NEU), Gombe, Dr Sani Jauro, has urged chemistry students to pursue solution-focused research to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. He gave the charge on Tuesday while addressing chemistry students from various schools during NEU’s first Chemistry Day in Gombe. The event with the theme ‘Chemistry Futures: Inspiring the Next Generation’,

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Gov. Yusuf bags Leadership Newspaper of the Year 2024 Education award

 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector. Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, stated this in a statement in Kano on Tuesday. Dawakin-Tofa explained that the award was presented at the 17th Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, held

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Free Education: Abia to sanction head teachers collecting unauthorised fees, levies

The Abia Government has warned principals and head teachers of public schools secretly collecting unauthorised school fees and levies to desist from such practices or risk sanctions. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, said this, while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of Monday’s State Executive Council meeting. Kanu described

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Asagba of Asaba embarks on assessment tour of schools

The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), on Monday, commenced a tour of public schools in the Delta capital town to assess their environment for quality teaching and learning. The Asaba, who paid an unscheduled visit to Asagba Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, was conducted round the classrooms by the School Principal, Mrs Esther Ajufoh,

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LP NEC passes vote of confidence in Abure-led NWC

The National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party has passed a vote of confidence in the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee. This was part of the resolutions at the party’s NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday. In a communique read out by the National Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar-Farouk,, the NEC expressed  satisfaction with the

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ABU Alumni offers scholarship to 24 indigent students

The International Students Alumni Association, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has offered 24 indigent students of the Department of Political Science and International Studies of the university scholarships. The alumni’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Abdullahi Shu’aibu, made this known in a statement issued in Zaria on Sunday. Shuaibu said the gesture was part of the

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