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Private school owners in Rivers State have called for enhanced collaboration with the government to strengthen the education sector. The appeal was made during the 20th anniversary celebration of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), held in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the event, the National President of NAPPS, Samira Jabir, represented by
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike, effectively grounding academic activities in all public universities across Nigeria. The National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. He explained that the decision followed
By Paul Chimodo The Rivers State University (RSU) has announced plans to implement measures that will ensure the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb Obipi, made this known during the opening ceremony of this year’s Postgraduate International Annual Conference. Prof. Obipi emphasized that artificial
The management of Rivers State University has announced a downward review of convocation fees for its 37th and 38th combined convocation ceremony. The decision comes just 48 hours after the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State criticized what it described as an “outrageous” amount imposed on graduating students. In a statement made available to
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has raised concern over alleged extortion at the Rivers State University and the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. APC spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, in a statement, accused the management of Rivers State University of increasing its graduation fee by 115 percent. He further alleged that the Ignatius Ajuru
With rising unemployment in the country, many university graduates in Rivers State say they have resorted to commercial motorcycle riding, popularly known as Okada, as a means of survival. Some of the riders explained that the venture provides them with income to cater for their families despite their academic qualifications. Among them is Israel Mekwa,
As primary and secondary schools in Rivers State resume a new academic session today, some parents in Port Harcourt have welcomed the new curriculum rolled out by the Federal Government for Basic, Senior Secondary, and Technical education. The curriculum, designed to reduce content overload and give students more learning time, officially takes effect this September.
In a significant move to modernize Nigeria’s education assessment system, the Federal Government and the National Assembly have expressed strong backing for the upcoming nationwide implementation of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). During a sensitization meeting held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, articulated the government’s commitment
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that passports will now be delivered within one week of enrolment, following reforms in the issuance process. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance in Abuja during the ministry’s mid-tenure performance retreat. He explained that the new system was introduced to end long delays and eliminate extortion, which
University lecturers across the country have staged protests against the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement. At the University of Port Harcourt, the chairman of ASUU, Professor Omeh Ngwoke, said the government’s inaction has pushed many lecturers to seek opportunities abroad. He accused the Federal Government of paying lip service to education
