AAU Alumni President launches global appeal to complete Records Centre
By Joseph Erunke The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal to graduates of the institution to rally financial support for the completion of the association’s Examination and Records Building Project, describing the initiative as a legacy that will transform academic records management […]
NOUN don laments neglect of academic counselling in Nigerian schools
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA A Guidance and Counselling scholar at the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Prof. Augustine Chinweuba Ukwueze, has said that the role of academic counselling in Nigeria’s education sector is often under-appreciated despite its impact. Ukwueze, a lecturer in the NOUN’s Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, stated this while delivering […]
Awujale vindicated, as FG takes over TASUED
By Aremo Tunde Oladunjoye Few days ago, specifically on March 9, 2025, the Federal Government announced its decision to take over Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State. Founded by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED is acclaimed to be Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr. Tai Solarin, […]
Prof Kolawole is new CEO of Nigeria French Language Village
By Elizabeth Osayande Prof. Samuel Kolawole has resumed as the fifth substantive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village. This follows his appointment by the Governing Council of the institution on February 6, 2025 after a successful interview where he outscored three other candidates. Alhaji Labiru Musa Kafur, the Chairman of the Governing Council, […]
FRSC seeks TETFund’s support for its training institutions
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, for support for its training institutions. The agency explained that the appeal became imperative to enhance the capacity and professionalism of road safety personnel. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to […]
Paradise lost: How unity schools crashed from glory to grief
The 104 Federal Government colleges, also known as Unity Colleges spread across the country are gasping for breath, as they contend with existential issues, checks by Vanguard have revealed.
FG turning appointment of VCs into constituency projects – SSANU
he Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has raised concerns over the appointment of Vice Chancellors in Nigerian universities, alleging that the government has turned the process into a constituency project rather than a merit-based selection.
Oladoja Olusola elected NANS president
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has elected a new set of leaders to run the affairs of the student association at the national level, with Olusola Oladoja emerging the National President of the association.
How technology can mitigate global teaching crisis — Report
Technology initiatives can enhance educational opportunities for teachers and students and help tackle the ongoing global teaching crisis
NAPPS, Cosmopolitan Varsity partner to integrate AI into school mgt
By Elizabeth Osayande The saying that what you don’t have, you don’t give was the notion that made the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, Lagos Chapter, collaborate with the Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, to organise a one-day free training on the integration of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in school management. The training saw registered school […]
Electricity challenge in varsities: TETFund will step in – Echono
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, has said the Fund will this year intervene to ameliorate the high energy cost that is almost crippling teaching and learning in tertiary institutions in the country.
