Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
How I almost dropped out of school at primary three – Ex-President Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has shared his educational challenges while growing up in his native Bayelsa state.
Fedpoly Ede announces resumption of new academic session
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, says it has opened online registration for both returning and fresh students for the commencement of the new academic session.
NDDC to promote research capacity of Niger Delta Universities
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) said it is poised to promote the research capacity and capability of universities across the Niger Delta to find lasting solutions to peculiar health, environmental and communal issues in the region. The commission added that it would review its youth development programmes to ensure that youths of the Niger […]
WAEC supervisors to be punished for exam malpractices — Govt
The Anambra State Government says supervisors of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), will henceforth be held responsible for any form of examination malpractice in schools.
57.36% make credits in English, Maths as NECO releases 2022 result
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has announced the release of the result of the November/December 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, with 57.36 per cent of the candidates making five credits and above, including English and mathematics.
Yabatech: Students, lecturers, wait anxiously for appointment of new rector
As the tenure of Engineer Obafemi Omokungbe as the Rector of the Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, Lagos came to an end on Sunday, students, workers and lecturers at the College are waiting anxiously for the appointment of a new helmsman for the Institution.
Varsity bans indecent dressing, introduces new dress codes for students, staff
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu has banned indecent dressing and introduced new dress code for students and staff for easy identification.
Students decry UNIMAID’s fee hike
The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has decried the increase in registration fees by the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
FG orders polytechnics, others to stop awarding degrees
This order was conveyed in a circular, marked TEB/PRO/E/12/Vol.11/132 dated December 1, 2022, by the National Board for Technical Education, directed to heads of the affected institutions.
Scarcity of forex: Nigerians studying abroad frustrated — NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has raised the alarm that Nigerians studying abroad are being frustrated due to the scarcity of Form A to procure foreign exchange for their transactions.
