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NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks

NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks

By Ndigwe Ifunanya The Federal Government’s plan to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to the national economy has brought about criticisms from student leaders and undergraduates who view the move as an attack on academic freedom. This follows recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who described several disciplines, particularly in the social […]
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Secondary schools jostle for LIRS essay competition

Secondary schools jostle for LIRS essay competition

Public and private secondary schools in the six education districts of Lagos State are already putting their acts together in their bid to emerge victorious in the second edition of the state Internal Revenue essay competition.

Yabatech to honour students, stakeholders at 26th convocation

Yabatech to honour students, stakeholders at 26th convocation

Apart from graduands of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos who will be conferred with certificates for having successfully completed their studies both retirees who meritoriously served the first higher institution in Nigeria as well as stakeholders during the forthcoming 26th convocation ceremonies.

Kufuor, Daniel, Egwu extol Obasanjo’s commitment to education

Kufuor, Daniel, Egwu extol Obasanjo’s commitment to education

Attestation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s love for education came from eminent persons across the world at the Maiden Convocation of Bells University of Technology (BUT), Ota, Ogun State, for the conferment of degrees and presentation of prizes, last Saturday.

pension: Prof. Faborode, OAU’s VC refutes workers’ allegation of double deduction

pension: Prof. Faborode, OAU’s VC refutes workers’ allegation of double deduction

The truth is that there is no such money anywhere in this university. I will be very happy by the time the whole issue becomes very clear. Everyone can sit back and think of the enormous damage being caused to the students. I’m sure their own children are also involved. It is very unfortunate that people will tend to stand the truth on the head in the guise of looking for something. As I said, the Accountant-General’s office has come.

COTECNA invests in King’s College upgrade

COTECNA invests in King’s College upgrade

To further demonstrate its commitment to education in Nigeria, Cotecna Destination Inspection Limited (CDIL), a foremost trade security and facilitation company, has donated amenities and materials worth N6.5million to King’s College, Lagos Island.