UNILAG gives automatic employment to best two graduands
The authority of the University of Lagos, has announced automatic employment for First Class degree graduands in the university.
Delivering his convocation speech at the second phase of the 2014 graduation ceremony at the Multipurpose Hall, Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon Ade Bello Rahamon said: “The governing Council of the university, for the promotion of excellence in the university, has approved that commencing from this year, the two best graduating students, with CGPA not less than 4.00 in each of our programmes, be automatically employed as Graduate Assistants.”
Wike assures international investors of enabling environment
Rivers State governor-elect, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured international investors of an investment- friendly environment beginning May 29, 2015, saying that his administration will work towards improving the security of lives and property in the state.
Customs boss seeks stronger ties with West, Central Africa
The Comptroller General of Customs, Dr. Dikko Inde Abdullahi yesterday stressed the need for stronger collaboration and synergy amongst regional organizations in the West and Central Africa, stating that the “reality of our time” has made it mandatory.
There’ll be vibrant opposition in Senate–PDP senators-elect
SENATORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have promised to be vibrant in their capacity as the minority in the upper arm of the National Assembly.
NUC scribe advises aau mgt on quality staff, facilities
BENIN- EXECUTIVE Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie has advised the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma to pay attention to the quality of its staffing, facilities and intake of students as well as the environment for effective teaching and learning in the 35-year-old university. Prof Okojie gave the advise while speaking at the 19th convocation ceremony of the university over the weekend.
What Buhari must do to uplift education – Okebukola
THE immediate past Secretary, National Universities Commission, Professor Peter Okebukola has averred that if Nigerians would see improvement in the education sector, the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari must reform and massively invest in education. Okebukola, a Consultant to UNESCO, while delivering the 2013/2014 convocation lecture at the University of Lagos, UNILAG pointed out teacher quality, provision of learner-friendly facilities and curriculum delivery as the three areas government must invest in.
