Education Politics

Education Advocate Decries Moral Decline, Exam Malpractice in Schools

The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of moral decadence and examination malpractice in schools, warning that the trend is producing graduates who are ill-prepared for the job market. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Showers International Christian School, China urged students to uphold integrity and pursue excellence, stressing

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Education General

FCE Omoku Warns Against Extortion, Promises Fair SUG Election

The Dean of Students’ Affairs at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Dr. Abali Innocent, has called on students to report any cases of extortion or harassment by lecturers or staff as the institution prepares for its examination period. Speaking in an interview with Today FM, Dr. Abali urged victims to come forward with

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Education General

Scholar Urges Academics to Patent Research for Wealth Creation

Educational researcher, Professor Olufemi Adesope, has challenged academics across Nigeria to move beyond publishing research findings and begin patenting their innovations to generate wealth and maximise the value of their intellectual property. Adesope made the call while delivering a paper titled “From Ideas to Impact” at the Fifth Hybrid International Conference of the Faculty of

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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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