Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
We ‘re owing for 5 not 10 months, Abia varsity mgt replies ASUU
The Management of the Abia State University, ABSU, has debunked claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the institution that its members were being owed for 10 months, insisting that staff of the university are only owed for five months
NCCE to shut down 200 illegal colleges
By Adesina Wahab The National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE, is set to shut down over 200 illegal colleges and institutions offering education courses to Nigerians without the approval and permission of the appropriate authorities. The Executive Secretary, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle, disclosed in Lagos at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Tertiary Education Trust […]
ASUU strike: Nationwide blackout looms as workers threaten to shut down power sector
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Workers in the power sector have threatened to shutdown electricity supply in the country should Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, declare a nationwide protest over the protracted industrial crises in the country’s educational sector. Under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, the workers argued that the carefree attitude of […]
Elizade University thrills at mini-Olympics; Faculty of Humanities takes crown
By Mary Obaebor Elizade University was buzzing with energy as it hosted its highly anticipated Mini Olympics from June 16 to July 9, 2022. The event united students, staff, and local community members in a spirited festival of sportsmanship and camaraderie, featuring competitions in track and field, basketball, soccer, table tennis, and volleyball. The tournament […]
Ifowodo, Oriogun, nine others make longlist for NLNG $100,000 literature prize
By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has released the longlist of 11 drawn from 287 books for the 2022 edition of the prize. The literature prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) with a cash award of $100,000. This year’s edition, which is focused on Poetry, has on […]
