The Academic Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has suspended its 65 days old strike for the next three months, to allow the Federal Government complete execution of the items listed in its Memorandum of Action (MoA), signed with the Union in April 2021. A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Union, Abdullahi Yalwa […]
The original Latin word, “universitas,” refers to “a number of persons associated into one body, a society and a community. The University is indeed expected to be a community of persons who are ready to engage in a universal acquisition of knowledge. This is exactly what Elizade Univesity, Ilara-Mokin represents in all […]
A call has gone to the government at the state and federal level to adopt and integrate technology into the nation’s education system as a way to expand access to learning and ensure inclusive education. The call was made by stakeholders and experts during the April edition of “The Edtech Mondays,” a monthly programme […]
PRO FICIENCY Given the mandate of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to professionalise teaching profession, the Council has vowed to set Nigeria’s school system free of quacks Registrar: No going back on teachers’ professionalism Ministry: We’ll implement teachers’ welfare package If the mandate given to the Teachers’ Registration Council […]
The Rector of the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Nyak in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Mukaila Ya’u, has said that the institution will adopt world class standards in its operations. Ya’u gave the assurance when the management of the polytechnic visited Governor Simon Lalong at New Government House in Jos, saying that […]
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has again raised the bar in public health provision in the country, with the flag-off of its ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, which was sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). A statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the […]
No fewer than 76,855 candidates have written the 2021 National Common Entrance Examination for admission into the 110 Federal Government Colleges also known as Unity Schools, located across the county. The examination earlier scheduled to hold on Sunday, had proceeded as planned by the National Examinations Counci (NECO), the agency in charge of conducting […]
At least 20,000 children will benefit from classroom and toilet construction/renovation funded by the European Union (EU) in Borno State. Implemented by UNICEF through state and local partners, 116 newly constructed/renovated classrooms and 53 latrines have now been handed to the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board. The facilities will support girls’ education, reduce classroom […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that prospective candidates for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation (UTME) Examination and Direct Entry (DE), were responsible for over 80 per cent of the problems they encountered during registration. Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the revelation during a monitoring exercise for some prospective candidates, […]
A call has gone to Nigerians to support education and particularly youth development by helping them achieve their dreams and aspirations. The call was made by the Chairman of Peace Airline, Chief Allen Onyema during the Virtual Fundraising of the Dominican University, a private institution Ibadan, which took place on Saturday. […]