UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching
By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]
Kano inaugurates 25% school fees reduction enforcement committee
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano A high powered committee for the enforcement of 25 per cent reduction of school fees in all private and voluntary schools in the state has been inaugurated on Friday. This was announced to newsmen by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru while he tasked the members […]
‘I pity students, lecturers’ – Reactions trail 8 months ASUU strike
By Nwafor Sunday Reactions have continued to trail the eight months strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the country. The union embarked on strike, March 2020, following disagreement with the federal government. However, the major issue that led to the strike early this year was largely triggered by the introduction of […]
Ogundipe resumes office, thanks Buhari, Adamu, others
I have no list of workers to sack or punish By Adesina Wahab The reinstated Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Thursday resumed office, thanking President Muhammadu Buhari for insisting on the due process being followed in the administration of the institution. He also had kind words for Vice President […]
Mohammed Ibrahim emerges new SSANU president
Mr Mohammed Ibrahim of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, has emerged the new National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). Ibrahim was elected at the end of the 2nd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of SSANU on Tuesday in Abuja. The conference has the theme “Respecting the Sanctity of Collective […]
We followed due process before starting renovation works in our secretariat — LASU ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos State University, LASU, chapter has said it followed due process before starting renovation works in its secretariat, dismmising claims by some former union leaders that the current exco has no right to the facility.
OSOPADEC distributes educational materials to students
The Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Hon Barrister Olugbenga Edema has distributed a sizeable amount of quality educational materials to students and pupils of public secondary and primary schools in Ese-Odo and Ilaje local government areas of Ondo State. The event, which took place at The Williams Place, an event […]
UI: When selecting new VC pits academic against non-academic staff
WHO becomes the next Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, UI, has pitted academic against non-academic staff in the premier university, with each side poised for war over the selection process.
Northern Youth Parliament confers award on Ewenla
Northern Youth Parliament has conferred an award on the Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Health Management Services, Chief Lekan Ewenla. The Speaker of the Northern Youth Parliament, Aminu Maiturare, said the award, ‘The Epitome of Hope of Northern Youth,” was conferred on Ewenla because of his love for the masses, the education of young ones and the unity of the country.
Oke-Odo Senior High School wins Lagos Debate Competition
By Elizabeth Osayande Oke-Odo Senior High School, Alimosho has emerged the best school and champions in the grand finale of Year 2020 Lagos State Schools Debate (Season X) with 75 points beating Lagos State Senior Model College, Kankon, Badagry with 73 points and Babs-Fafunwa Millennium Secondary School, Ojodu with 71 points for the second and […]
We are preparing all round students — Principal, British Oasis Academy
THE Principal, British Oasis Academy, Abuja, Mr. James A. Olawale, has said the school’s focus to prepare its students academically, morally and in arts and other extra curricular activities is to make the students citizens of the world who will be well-equipped for the challenges of the future.
Technology will aid learner-centred education — Expert
WITH the economies around the world recovering from the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, an expert has said there will be a shift to a learner-centered system that will marry continuous learning with technology at all levels in ways never seen before.
UNILAG: I regret signing report – Visitation Panel Chairman
Professor Hamman Tukur Saad, Chairman of the Federal Government Visitation Panel on the University of Lagos (UNILAG) said he regretted signing the report of the panel. He stated this in a letter to the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari. His letter was dated Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Professor Saad said, […]
UNILAG: Ogundipe reinstated as VC, governing council dissolved
By Adesina Wahab Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has been reinstated as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG. Also, the Governing Council of the institution has been dissolved. ALSO READ: UNILAG crisis: Education minister to speak on panel report Wednesday The decisions were approved by President Muhammadu Buhari following the recommendations of the Speical Visitation […]
Education Minister to address panel’s report on UNILAG’s crisis
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, will, today, speak on the report of the Special Visitation Panel that probed the affairs of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, from 2017 till date.
UNILAG crisis: Education minister to speak on panel report Wednesday
By Adesina Wahab The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, will Wednesday afternoon speak on the report of the Special Visitation Panel that probed the affairs of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, from 2017 till date. He is expected to address the press in his office in Abuja after today’s Federal Executive Council meeting. This […]
