Education General

Rivers Parents Back Ban on End-of-Term Parties, Raise Alarm Over Alleged School Extortion

Parents in Rivers State have expressed support for the Ministry of Education’s decision to ban end-of-term parties in private schools, describing the move as a major financial relief for families. Many parents accused some private school proprietors of turning what was once a voluntary celebration into a compulsory activity used to impose additional financial burdens

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Education General

UNICAL Dismisses Eight Staff Over Misconduct

The University of Calabar has dismissed eight members of staff and delayed the promotion of another by two years over various acts of misconduct. The disciplinary actions, approved at the institution’s 174th Governing Council meeting, followed investigations into offences including examination malpractice, diversion of funds and vandalism. The university said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy

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Education Politics

Rivers Education Ministry Lifts Suspension on Wisdom Gate International School

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has lifted the suspension imposed on Wisdom Gate International School, Campus One, Eligbolo, in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, the ministry said the decision followed a thorough investigation and confirmation that the school had met the required safety

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Environment Education General

RSU Professor Develops New Agent for Environmental Remediation

A Professor of Materials Chemistry at Rivers State University, Joshua Konne, has developed a new treatment agent aimed at improving environmental remediation efforts. Delivering the university’s 135th inaugural lecture, Professor Konne disclosed that the patent for the innovation is undergoing final review at the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office in Abuja. He proposed that

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Education General

Rivers State University Appoints Substantive Registrar

The Governing Council of Rivers State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo as the substantive Registrar of the institution. A statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Victor Banigo, said Dr. Daminabo had served as Acting Registrar since December 2025 before her confirmation. Her appointment took effect from June 11,

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General Education

Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.3bn for Students’ Bursaries, Increases Award to ₦50,000

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦1.3 billion for the payment of bursaries to eligible students across the state. The governor also approved an increase in the bursary award from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 per beneficiary as part of efforts to support students and ease the financial burden of tertiary education.

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Education General

Concerned Rivers State University Students Demand Improved Facilities at Satellite Campuses

Concerned students of Rivers State University have called on the institution’s management to urgently improve infrastructure and learning facilities across its satellite campuses, particularly the Faculty of Social Sciences campus in Emohua. In an open letter addressed to the university management, the students said the appeal was aimed at drawing attention to the pressing infrastructural

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Education General

New UNIPORT Vice Chancellor Unveils Eight-Point Agenda, Vows Academic Excellence

The 10th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Princewill Chike, has pledged to position the institution as a globally respected university known for academic excellence, innovation, and impactful research. Professor Chike made the commitment during his official handover and assumption of office ceremony, where he unveiled an eight-point agenda focused on research

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Education General

Abia to Rehabilitate School, Road in Ironsi’s Community

The Abia State Government has approved the rehabilitation of Ibeama Primary School and the access road leading to the community of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, the late General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, in Ndume Otuka, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Governor Alex Otti gave the directive while responding to requests by community leaders during a

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Education General

AAUA Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Academic activities at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have been suspended following the commencement of an indefinite strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the non-payment of two months’ salaries. The lecturers said the Ondo State Government is yet to pay their May and June 2026 salaries, a development

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