Education

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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How Nigerian students dominate Houdegbe varsity

How Nigerian students dominate Houdegbe varsity

Houdegbe North American University Benin (HNAUB) which is located at Republic of Benin, Cotonou to be precise, is a university that boasts of high international standard when it comes to education. The university was established by DR. Octave Houdegbe who is the president of the varsity, and also a former government minister of the Central African Republic.

KwaraPoly expels 45 students over exam malpractice

KwaraPoly expels 45 students over exam malpractice

Following the conclusion of the second semester examination at the Kwara State Polytechnic (KwaraPoly), Offa-Ilorin, the management has released names of forty-five students who have been expelled owing to gross cases of examination malpractices.

Minister calls for co-operation between tertiary institutions, others

Minister calls for co-operation between tertiary institutions, others

Nigerian tertiary institutions can no longer continue on their solo trip. No institution can be an island unto itself and expect to succeed in today’s global village. This was the thrust of the lecture delivered by the Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji at the maiden graduation of Ronik Polytechnic, Lagos.

Research & Devt: Water Hyacinth: From pest to wealth

Research & Devt: Water Hyacinth: From pest to wealth

You see it covering large water bodies like a mat, making fishing, boating and other water activities almost impossible as they clog waterways. People hate to love it because despite its luxuriant foliage and very showy lavender flowers, they believe it does more harm than good to man and the environment.

NUC confronts rot in private universities

NUC confronts rot in private universities

Empowered by Act 1 of 1974 to ensure the orderly development of a well coordinated and productive system that will guarantee quality and relevant education for national development and global competitiveness, the National Universities Commission is pained with the rot in the country’s private universities.

WAEC 2012: Nigeria performs better than Ghana, the Gambia

WAEC 2012: Nigeria performs better than Ghana, the Gambia

Although the overall performance leaves more to be desired, statistics of the recently released May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by West African Examination Council (WAEC) still put Nigeria ahead of other countries, especially Ghana.