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 […]
Stanbic IBTC extends university scholarship application deadline
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has extended the deadline for its 2020 University Scholarship Programme application to 31 December 2020.
UNICEF/SUBEB mobilise 270,000 girl-child to schools in Katsina state
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Katsina State, has mobilised 270,000 girl-child to enroll in primary schools in the state. Mr Michael Banda, Education Officer-in-charge, UNICEF, Kano Field Office, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a five-day […]
RUGIPO announces Friday as resumption date
The management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, RUGIPO, Owo, Ondo State, on Wednesday asked its students to return to school on Friday, 6th November for the continuation of the first semester for 2019/2020 academic calendar after the COVID-19 lock-down break. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, […]
We’ll sustain our three state owned universities despite financial challenges — Akeredolu
Dayo Johnson – Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has said that his administration would continue to sustain and develop the three state owned Universities despite the financial challenges. He spoke while playing host to top management staff of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko(AAUA) at his office in Akure. Akeredolu who noted that “although the burden running three […]
ASUU Strike: Taraba university organizes prayer sessions
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Taraba State University Chapter on Tuesday organised prayer sessions for God’s intervention over the prolonged nation-wide strike and other internal issues peculiar to the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Christian and Muslim members of the union held separate prayer sessions at different venues to […]
We are seeking swift completion of renegotiation with FG —ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is seeking swift completion of its ongoing renegotiations with the Federal Government to suspend the lingering industrial action. Prof. Ade Adejumo, the Zonal Coordinator, Ibadan Zone of ASUU, stated this at a press conference in Ibadan on Wednesday. Its been reported that ASUU embarked on the […]
Our children’s future in your hands, Fayemi tells Ekiti teachers
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday told the newly recruited teachers in the state to brace up for the challenges of molding a total child. He charged them to always display a commitment to diligence, excellence, and integrity in molding a total child both in academic […]
FG is wasting future of Nigeria ― ASUU
By Chidi Nkwopara – Owerri The leadership of Academic Staff Union of Nigeria, ASUU, Owerri Zone, has accused the Federal Government of idling away the time and future of this great nation, while the current crisis is deepening. The Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Owerri Zone, Comrade Uzor Onyebinama, who made the accusation at a press conference […]
ASUU insists on implementation of existing agreements
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, on Monday said that the Federal Government should implement the extant agreements aimed at developing Nigeria’s education sector. Prof. Theophilus Lagi, Abuja Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, made the call at a news conference on Monday in Gwagwalada, Abuja, to press home the Union’s demands. The News […]
COVID-19: Ebonyi Govt. slashes EBSU’s tuition fees
The Ebonyi Government on Monday announced a slash in the students’ tuition fees in the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki. The review, which took immediate effect, was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr Kenneth Ugbala. According to the statement, the reduction is aimed at mitigating the hardship caused […]
