University Don Advocates Seasonal Fruit Farming for rural empowerment By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo is a prominent Nigerian academic and nutritionist, born on July 20, 1957, in Afowa, Etsako West, Edo State. He completed his early education at St. James Grammar School and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural…
Delta begins bursary payments to 32,028 beneficiaries for 2023/2024 The Delta State Government announced the commencement of the 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) to support eligible Deltans in higher institutions nationwide over the weekend. In a statement issued in Asaba on Saturday, Dr. Godfrey Enita, Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and…
Nasarawa State University Keffi Lays Foundation for New Lecture Theatre By Roseline Okafor-Nasarawa Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to partnering with organizations that will drive development projects within the institution. This pledge was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Abdulsamad…
Prof Ogbo lauds Gov Ododo for student bursary awards, advocate for postgraduate scholarship From Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK, Lokoja The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman applauds Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his notable investments in the education sector. Prof. Usman, speaking at the launch of the Kogi State Bursary and Scholarship…
Excitement as Governor Oborevwori’s Aide Launches ‘Educate The African Child Campaign’ in Owhelogbo Community — Distributes school supplies, including bags, books and sandals, to students Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s aide has successfully launched the “Educate The African Child Campaign” in Owhelogbo Community, Isoko North Local Government Area. This initiative aims to enhance educational access and quality…
NSUK VC bemoans deterioration of Nigeria’s education system By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of education in Nigeria since the military regime. The vice chancellor made the statement at the 48th inaugural lecture series of the University, which took…
FUPRE VC Stands in for President Tinubu at ADUN’s 3rd Convocation By Wilson Macaulay Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh FNES, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at Admiralty University of Nigeria’s 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa, Delta State, on November 22, 2024. Delivering the President’s address, Professor Rim-Rukeh…
Mahmoud Urges COE Zuba To Adopt A Comprehensive Curriculum As 6,068 Students Graduate FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has emphasized the need for the management staff of the FCT College of Education, Zuba, to establish a curriculum that is rich, globally compliant, and locally relevant. Austine Elemue, SA Media to the FCT Minister…
By Yahaya Idris, Kano The Government of Kano State has approved Saturday, 2nd November 2024, as the authorized Visiting Day for both public and private boarding primary and post-primary educational institutions in the state. Visitation hours for parents/guardians of boarding school students are scheduled from 9:00am to 5:00pm on the specified date. The Kano State…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja A Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has approved the payment of 2024/2025 WAEC fees for 18,734 students enrolled in public secondary schools. Hon. Wemi Jones, Kogi State’s Education Commissioner, disclosed during a press briefing in his office, Ministry of education that the state government will cover West Africa Examination…