Parents are behind exam malpractice, not students — Oloyede
Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria, saying they play a greater role in encouraging the practice than the candidates themselves.
ASUU formally calls off strike
Following the accord reached between it and the Federal Government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday formally called off the four months old strike action.
Akunyili, Odey, Abbe, Akinlabi others for iYPTDI award
International Youth for Peace, Tourism and Development Initiative (iYPTDI), has concluded arrangements to host its second International Youth for Peace and Tourism Ambassadors Summit and Award for Exceptional Leaders in Abuja.
Nigeria, OIC, move against religious defamation
Nigeria amongst other African countries and Organisation of Islamic Countries, OIC, is proposing what human rights organisations have described as a potentially dangerous bill to the United Nations on “defamation of religion .
Post-amnesty: NEPAD to employ 15,000 N-Delta youths
As part of the post-amnesty arrangements and in its determined efforts to engage the youths of the Niger Delta, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development NEPAD has said it would engage 15,000 youths in establishing integrated farms in the three senatorial districts of Rivers State.
6000 + line up for AMBO ‘09
Over 6,000 wannabee Nollywood stars have so far registered for the 2009 edition of the very popular Amstel Malta Box Office, AMBO. The reality TV programme, sponsored by Amstel Malta, the low sugar malt drink for men and women of class was launched last week with a call for entry from potential Nollywood Stars. This number is expected to increase this week as the call for entry draws to a close this weekend.
