Category: Eduction

Educationists and school proprietors have called for greater support in developing school sports at the primary and secondary levels, emphasizing the need for both public and private sector involvement. The proprietress of Subtle Kids School in Akute, Ogun State, Alhaja Oluwatoyin Latunde, urged increased investment in school sports to harness the nation’s vast potential in…

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included 22 new Nigerian English words in its January 2025 update, reflecting the cultural richness and linguistic creativity of Nigeria. Pivotal Contribution Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a lecturer at the University of Nigeria and an OED consultant, was instrumental in the update. Announcing the development on his X page, Ugwuanyi…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) has shortlisted 1,811 applicants for employments following the recent process involving at least 55,713 applicants from across the State. The breakdown of the successful applicants, according to a statement by the KWSUBEB Chairman Prof. Sheu Raheem Adaramaja, included 1,500 teachers, mostly from STEM subjects,…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has the celebrated the four public school pupils who won the President’s School Debate Championship on Thursday in Abuja, the capital city. The State was represented at the debate by 10-year-old Ajibulu Esther of Tanke LGEA School B. Ilorin South LGA; 12-year-old Akanbi Al-Amin of St.…

Professor Bernard Odoh, recently removed as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has contested the legality of the decision, asserting that he cannot be dismissed via a press release. In an interview on AriseTV, Odoh stated that President Bola Tinubu was misinformed about the situation. He argued that his appointment followed due process and…

▪︎ Osi begins six academic programmes in Jan 2025 Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Academic sessions are to begin at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses of the Kwara State University as the State Government ramps up massive infrastructural development on the campuses, officials said at the weekend. The completion of the two campuses is another…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin As the Nigerian Tribune newspaper marked the 75th anniversary of its establishment, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has lauded the glowing contributions of the frontline newspaper to national and human development. In a statement issued by the University Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr.…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has justified the decision to relocate the Umuahia campus of Abia State University to its main campus in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. Speaking during his media chat titled “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians”, he emphasized that the move aims to foster greater academic unity and research opportunities…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh,has called on financial institutions and banks in the country to institute special funding to assist Nigerians in making conversion of their vehicles to either Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or electric easier and affordable. The Vice Chancellor made the…

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (SSANU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (NASU) is set to meet with the Federal Government today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. to address the ongoing strike. SSANU Vice-President Abdussobur Salaam confirmed to PUNCH Online that the union received…