Category: education
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Katsina Unveils 21st Century Training Programme for 10,000 Teachers
From Lateef Taiwo His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda PhD, CON, officially launched a training programme for 10,000 teachers across the state at the Katsina State Secretariat Conference Hall on Tuesday. Among the participants are the 7,325 newly recruited educators by the Dikko Radda’s administration. The participants will be trained on 21st century teaching methodologies…
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UNILORIN SSANU, NASU protest non-payment of earned allowance
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin University workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) andNon-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have staged a peaceful protest round the campus of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) demanding for the payment of their accumulated N50 billion earned allowance. The unions also urged…
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7 Common Reasons Canada Student Visa Applications Get Rejected and How to Avoid Them
The dream of studying in Canada is a goal for many international students, but obtaining a student visa can be a challenging hurdle. Understanding why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may reject a study permit application is crucial in ensuring your application is successful. Below are seven common reasons for student visa rejections and…
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Universities Face Disconnection Amidst Soaring Energy Costs
Nigerian universities are currently in turmoil due to the escalating costs of electricity across the country. Several institutions have been disconnected from the national grid due to substantial unpaid bills owed to DISCOs, while others still connected are struggling with mounting debts amounting to millions of naira. The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory…
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MINILS accredited for B.Sc. course in Industrial Relations
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has gained full accreditation of its B.Sc. programme in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This development, according toMrs R. O. Solomon, Ag. Head of Department, Special Duties, “marksanother historic milestone in…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene to prevent public universities from descending into another prolonged strike. During a press briefing held at the ASUU Secretariat of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago Iwoye, ASUU Chairman for the Lagos Zone, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, emphasized the urgent need for the President’s intervention in addressing the financial and welfare concerns of the universities.
By Aaior Comfort ASUU called on prominent Nigerians to persuade President Tinubu to address the deteriorating state of public universities and to meet the lecturers’ legitimate demands, including adequate funding. The union warned that the government’s negligence in fulfilling its financial commitments is jeopardizing the stability of public universities. At the briefing, attended by ASUU…
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Chidoka Announces Payment of School Fees of 530 Students in Anambra State……Offers Free JAMB CBT Training for SS2 and SS3 StudentsFrom Lateef Taiwo
The Chidoka family, under the Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program (NCOP), has announced payment of the first term 2024/2025 school fees for over 500 students at St. Andrews Primary and Secondary School as well as free JAMB CBT training for all SS2 and SS3 students in Obosi, Anambra State This initiative was announced by Chief Osita…
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KWASU gets NUC nod for 13 new programmes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to be run by the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. The approval, which was contained in a letter to the Vice Chancellor, was signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning of the NUC, Abubakar Girei, on behalf…
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Law Professor Urges Reforms in Legal Processes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Abiodun Amuda-Kannike, has advocated reforms that will see to the harmonisation of constitutional values, the rule of law, and judicious use of legal technicalities for fair and efficient legal processes. Professor Amuda-Kannike made this call while presenting the 14th inaugural lecture…
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Borno Gov Moves To Adress Decay In Education.
Flags off training for 1,949 teachers As NUT Hails Innitiative Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on has promised to adress the decline in the standards of education in Borno State, by making ap o rooruate cement if teachers.Zulum spoke at the flagging off of the first phase of training for 1,949 teachers found trainable…