Category: Eduction

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State has matriculated a total number of 9,925 students into various academic programmes for its 2023/2024 academic session. Speaking during the 30th matriculation ceremony of the federal institution in Offa on Wednesday, the Rector of the institution, Engineer Dr. Kadiri Kamoru Oluwatoyin, who noted that…

By Milcah Tanimu Amidst ongoing discourse surrounding former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s contributions to education, a comprehensive look at his initiatives reveals substantial progress in bolstering the state’s educational infrastructure. While recent attention has focused on a select few schools, including those commissioned by other political figures, a closer examination unveils a broader spectrum…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Temitope Elizabeth Odetoye, has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken eggshell-derived heterogeneous catalyst. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, Professor Odetoye said that the feat was in line with the efforts of the University of Ilorin towards developing homegrown technology that…

By Milcah Tanimu Germany has recently enacted the second phase of its new skilled worker law, introducing significant changes aimed at attracting skilled workers from around the world. One of the key provisions of this new law is the allowance for international students with student visas to work up to 9 months prior to the…

By Milcah Tanimu The Joint Action Committee comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Joseph Sawuan Tarka University Makurdi, formerly known as Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, commenced a seven-day warning strike on Monday, aligning with their counterparts nationwide. Following an emergency congress held on Monday, March…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic (Kwara poly) have appealed to the state government to immediately embark on the construction of perimeter fencing of land allocated to the institution in 1973 so as to put a permanent halt to its encroachment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the Director of…

By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme launch. This delay was conveyed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, during an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. Originally slated to commence on Thursday, the loan scheme faces another setback as…

From Lateef Taiwo Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Benue State chapter Levi Akuma, has lauded efforts of the Alia administration for implementing accumulated promotion of primary school teachers in the state. Akuma who was giving a score card of the Alia administration in the education sector in an interview with journalists in Makurdi, described…

By Milcah Tanimu Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, the Wife of the Governor of Katsina State, has unveiled plans to secure foreign scholarships for 50 deserving students from the state. She made this announcement during the final of the Inter-Schools Science Practical Quiz and Debate Competition organized by the Ash-shifa Social Development, Education, and Health Awareness Initiative.…