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Kwara: IVTEC trains 2,000 students on skills, vocations in four years
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The International Vocational and Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC) in kwara State has completed the training of almost 2,000 persons on various skills and vocations in the last four years. Disclosing this development in an exclusive interview with Western Post, the Rector of the College, Dr. Yaru Salihu, revealed that his administration increased the college’s programmes…
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Ondo Poly graduates cry out over certificate delay, seek govt intervention
By Boye Oyeyemi Some former students of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, have expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in the release of their academic certificates, noting that the situation has hindered their career and academic progress years after graduation. The graduates, who completed their programmes between 2014 and 2021, said repeated efforts to obtain their certificates from the…
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NITDA highlights teachers’ role in Nigeria’s digital transformation
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has highlighted the pivotal role teachers play in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation, noting that classrooms will be central to shaping the country’s technology-driven future. Inuwa made the remarks during a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by the Development of Educational Action Network Initiative (DEAN) in Abuja. Speaking on the theme,…
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Unilorin, NNPC parley to foster cutting-edge engineering, technology in West Africa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have set up a joint strategic committee to promote collaboration between both institutions towards technology-driven research and engineering in West Africa. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, after a meeting…
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Kadpoly probes dress code incident after students barred from lectures
The management of Kaduna Polytechnic has launched an investigation into an incident in which some students of the College of Business and Management Studies (CBMS) were prevented from attending lectures over alleged dress code violations. The incident, which surfaced in a viral video on Thursday, sparked reactions on social media after members of the institution’s Dress Code Committee were seen…
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Council of Legal Education releases approved list, bars unaccredited law programmes
The Council of Legal Education has released the list of 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria. In a circular issued on Friday, the council stated that only the listed universities are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the country. The circular, signed by the council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke…
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Unizik Teaching Hospital bows to pressure, suspends ₦580,000 fee for nursing students
The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital has halted the implementation of the newly introduced ₦580,000 tuition fee for nursing students following protests by students of the institution. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Joseph Ugboaja, announced the decision during an appearance on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief programme on Thursday. According to Prof. Ugboaja, the decision…
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NAF schools to benefit from TETFund support — Official
Educational institutions under the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) are set to benefit from additional support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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FG launches nationwide plan to connect schools to the internet
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide initiative to provide internet connectivity to schools, aiming to enhance digital learning and expand access to modern educational tools. The plan was discussed on Wednesday during a meeting between the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. In his address, Alausa explained that the…
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Media partnership key to UniIlorin’s growth – VC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has stressed the need for sustained collaboration between the institution and the media, describing journalists as vital partners in promoting the university’s achievements and reputation. Egbewole made the remark on Tuesday while hosting members of the press and other stakeholders at the university’s annual…
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