Category: Education
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Why Students must wear pants, bras on campus – Union
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has cautioned students against indecent dressing on campus. SRC warned that every student must put on pants and brassier while on campus. This was contained in a circular signed by Council’s representative, Sulaiman Adedamola, noting that the decision was to ensure the comfort and safety of…
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WAEC Announces Date For Release Of 2023 SSCE Result
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will unveil the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) on 7 August 2023 (today). The Head of the Public Affairs unit of the examination body, Moyosola Adesina, on Sunday, confirmed to Premium Times that results would be released today. The upcoming release brings hope to…
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8 Nigerian teachers sponsored to US to teach Yoruba in varsities, colleges
Eight Nigerian teachers have been sponsored to travel to the United States to teach Yoruba language and culture in the universities and colleges for one academic session. The teachers will travel to the US under the 2023 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA). This was disclosed by the US Missions in Nigeria via Instagram…
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Discover Low-Cost Canadian Universities That Offer Quality Education
Canada, known for its excellent education, is a top choice for African students. Canadian schools have worldwide recognition. Even though most universities in Canada have tuition, they are still cheaper compared to other countries. In this guide, you’ll find a list of Canadian universities that offer low-cost or even free education. Memorial University of Newfoundland…
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Why Oyo Govt may enforce Exam Malpractice Act- TESCOM Chairman
By Miracle Ogunde In its efforts to nip examination malpractice in the bud, Oyo State government, on Tuesday, says it may start enforcing the Examination Malpractice Act, as enshrined in the 1999 Federal Constitution. The Act stipulates a three years’ jail term or fine of N100, 000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty…
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Six students score 01 as NECO releases common entrance result
A total of six students scored 01 in the 202: National Common Entrance Examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council, The PUNCH reports. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, made this known while giving a breakdown of scores in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejo said, “A total of (72,865) pupils registered…
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Soludo awards scholarship to student with highest UTME score
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has offered a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, who emerged best performing candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations. Soludo said the gesture followed the recent JAMB declaration of Umeh from Anambra State as the highest scorer with a cumulative mark of 360 in the examination. The governor…
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NOUN, CHRDEl graduates 201 students trained on skill Acquisition Programmes
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna No fewer than 201 Students have graduated from Centre for Human Resources Development of the National Open University of Nigeria, (NOUN) in collaboration with the Centre for Human Resources Development and Empowerment initiative (CHRDEI), in various skills Acquisition programmes in Kaduna State. In his address to the graduating students, Nigeria’s Vice…
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Breaking: Missing Former ASUU President Found in Foreign Country
A former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dipo Fasina, popularly known as ‘Jingo’, who was reported missing earlier on Sunday, has been found. Mr Fasina, 76, was said to have been missing since Saturday, 1 July. The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed the…
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Katsina announces recruitment plan to employ 7,000 teachers
The Katsina State Government says plans are underway to conduct recruitment examinations to employ 7,000 teachers across the state. The initiative is part of the commitment of Malam Dikko Radda’s led administration to enhance the quality of education and ensure that qualified and competent educators are entrusted with shaping the future of students in the…