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 […]
Our response to challenges demonstrates character, says Pan-Atlantic University VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Professor Juan Elegido, has said in spite of the challenges posed by coronavirus pandemic, the university’s achievements demonstrated their character as an institution.
Kano SUBEB says new teaching approach has improved learning among pupils
Dr Danlami Hayyo, the Executive Chairman, Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), says new teaching methods of Reading And Numeracy Activity (RANA) that it adopted has improved learning among Primary School pupils in the State. Hayyo made the remarks in a statement, the Board’s Assistant Director, Public Relations, Balarabe Danlami issued to newsmen in […]
Professor Olufemi Peters emerges as NOUN’s VC
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja A new vice-chancellor has been elected for the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN. He is Professor Olufemi Peters. Olufemi Peters, a Professor of Chemistry, according to a statement by NOUN’s Director, Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Sheme, Thursday emerged beating six other candidates to clinch the coveted seat in a […]
Osun parents seek strict measures against miscreants in public schools
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Parents of students in Osun public schools have called on the State Government to take tough measures against miscreants disrupting academic activities in schools across the state. A statement issued by Ministry of Education Information Officer, Roseline Olawuni, disclosed that the parents under the aegis of Forum of Parents of […]
Polytechnics are neglected — ASUP
Polytechnic lecturers on Thursday claimed that the institutions had suffered continued neglect and urged the Federal Government to change the tide so as to improve the quality of technical manpower in the country. Mr Anderson Ezeibe, National President, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), while briefing journalists at ASUP’s 98th NEC meeting in Jos, regretted […]
