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ASUU commends UNIZIK lecturer for maturity following student assault
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) branch, has commended Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies for his professionalism and restraint following a violent assault by a student. The student, identified as Goddy-Mbakwe Chiamaka Precious from the Department of History and International Studies, reportedly attacked Dr. Okoye during a recent…
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LASG sensitizes students on online safety
In a bid to ensure students in Lagos State are adequately informed about staying safe online, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has organised a one-day sensitisation programme on “Digital Resilience: Empowering Students to Navigate Online Safely” for students in Education District I. In her welcome address at a programme held at the Government Senior College, Agege,…
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Edo govt promotes 8,476 school teachers
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the promotion of 8,476 teachers, directing the release of promotion letters them. A statement on Friday by the Executive Chairman of Edo State Universal Basic Education, Onomen Briggs, noted that the directive is to ensure that teachers receive the recognition they deserve. Briggs noted that it is not only acknowledging…
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University expels student over lecturer assault
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, from the Faculty of Arts over allegations of gross misconduct and assault on a lecturer. The expulsion, effective immediately, follows the findings and recommendations of the university’s Student Disciplinary Committee. The committee investigated the assault case involving a lecturer from the Department of Theater and Film Studies and determined…
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FG launches construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the construction of the Sustainable & Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) at Bayero University Kano (BUK), marking a significant step in advancing the country’s socio-economic development. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Friday, 14th February 2025, was led by Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency…
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FG suspends licensing of private universities over quality control
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has imposed a one-year moratorium on the licensing of new private universities in Nigeria to enhance quality control in the education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced the decision, stating that the suspension may be extended if necessary. This move is aimed at addressing concerns about the sustainability and capacity…
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300 students participate in maiden edition of National School Board Games
Over 300 students participated in the just concluded maiden edition of the National School Board Games organises by the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF). The two-day chess tournament, held at the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) Multi-Purpose Hall, featured U-9, U-12, U-15, and U-18 categories. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the…
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OYOSUBEB gets new Executive Secretaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oyo State Government has appointed three new Executive Secretaries to the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB). The Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran disclosed this during a meeting with Administrative Officers of all Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) at the Board’s headquarters in Ibadan. According to Adeniran, the appointees, Dr. Kemi…
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Edo govt closes all satellite campuses of Ambrose Alli University
…Says All Programmes, Courses Conducted Solely At Main Campus The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all satellite campuses of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. A statement dated February 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, said the government directed that all programmes and courses must now be conducted solely at…
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University launches investigation into lecturer-student incident
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has launched a formal investigation into an incident involving Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Theatre Arts and Film Studies Department and Goddy Mbakwe, a third-year student in the History and International Studies Department. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis O., emphasized the institution’s commitment to…
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