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Tribune

Kwarapoly trains staff on leadership, ethics

The management of the Kwara State Polytechnic (Kwarapoly), under the leadership of Engineer Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, has recently organised a two-day specialised leadership and professional ethics training for both academic and non-academic staff of the polytechnic.

Speaking at the training programme, the Rector, Engineer Muhammed, said that his experience during his training at the institute in Kuru informed his decision to bring them down to Kwarapoly. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/kwarapoly-trains-staff-on-leadership-ethics/#google_vignette

Gov Inuwa attends maiden convocation of Army varsity

The Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum and Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday, graced the maiden convocation ceremony of the Nigeria Army University, Biu, where he emphasized the importance of the educational institution to the North-East sub-region.

In an interview with newsmen, the Governor praised the establishment of the Army University and its potential to bring significant positive change to the North-East, particularly in light of the security challenges faced in the area. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/gov-inuwa-attends-maiden-convocation-of-army-varsity/

FG launches ENSAND project to expand school feeding programme

Engr. Mrs Anjor Obande, National Program Manager of Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding and End Hunger Program(RH-NHGSFEHP), says the GAIN ENSAND Project is to improve and expand programme beneficiaries.

Obande, while launching the GAIN ENSAND Project in Abuja, said the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, and the National Coordinator, NSIPA, Hajia Halima Shehu, expressed their unalloyed support towards the partnership with GAIN. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-launches-ensand-project-to-expand-school-feeding-programme/

Gov Alia lauds Prof Aliegba, as NSUK holds 37th inaugural lecture

Governor of Benue, Rev Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has described Professor Eugene Aliegba, as a dependable asset for educational growth and development of Nigeria.

Governor Alia represented by his deputy, Barr Sam Ode gave the acknowledgement Friday at the 37th inaugural lecture of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/gov-alia-lauds-prof-aliegba-as-nsuk-holds-37th-inaugural-lecture/

Why Nigeria needs new education policy — Educationist, Akande

An educationist, Dr. Kazeem Akande, has outlined the reasons for the necessity of introducing a new education policy in Nigeria.

The educationist explained that the policy is essential to enhance the state of education in Nigeria by introducing a new education policy in schools. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-nigeria-needs-new-education-policy-educationist-akande/#google_vignette

UNESCO advocates CTCA approach for sustainable education in Nigeria

The UNESCO Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU) has asked the Nigerian government to consider the comprehensive technology-cultural approach (CTCA) as part of efforts to create a sustainable educational system in the country.

Director of the institute, Professor Peter Okebukola, made the remark when the IACIU organised a training programme for teachers at Bakatari High School in Oyo State on Thursday. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unesco-advocates-ctca-approach-for-sustainable-education-in-nigeria/

Supreme Court verdict, victory for all Nigerians — Don

A University Don, Dr Mark Nyitse of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s victory at the Supreme Court validates the overwhelming vote of confidence by Nigerians on February 25, 2023.

Dr Nyitse while reacting to the Supreme Court judgment in an interaction with Nigerian Tribune at the weekend in Lafia also said “It’s over, Tinubu should now focus on Education, Security, Economic revival”. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/supreme-court-verdict-victory-for-all-nigerians-don/#google_vignette

Punch

I didn’t allow slow reading habit define me – LASU best-graduating dentistry student

Ibrahim Olaoye, who emerged as the best-graduating student from the Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, tells Abdullateef Fowewe how he overcame the challenges he facedWhat does emerging as the best-graduating student in the Faculty of Dentistry at the College of Medicine mean to you?I am Dr Ibrahim Olaoye.

The best-graduating student of the Faculty of Dentistry at Lagos State University College of Medicine with a record-breaking 12 distinctions. Contrary to popular belief, it is bittersweet. People often presume it was easy or that luck played a role. Read more https://punchng.com/i-didnt-allow-slow-reading-habit-define-me-lasu-best-graduating-dentistry-student/?amp

FG will tackle decline in school enrollment, says minister

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has revealed the intention of the Federal Government to phase out the phenomen of out-of-school children plaguing the country.

This is as he lauded the Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Éno, for basic education infrastructural development in the state. Read more https://punchng.com/fg-will-tackle-decline-in-school-enrollment-says-minister/?amp

List of Govt Polytechnics, Colleges of Education Upgraded to Universities

Numerous polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria have been transformed into universities by both federal and state governments.

This move is intended to increase access to university education for citizens, according to the former NUC boss, Prof Abubakar Rasheed. Read more https://www.legit.ng/education/1560890-list-govt-polytechnics-colleges-education-converted-universities/

“You Must Be Single”: NDA Announces Admission Opening for 76 Regular Course, Lists Requirements

The Nigerian Army has opened applications for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) for the 76 Regular Course Applicants are advised to beware of scammers and validate their information through the official NDA website.

The NDA has also released the admission requirements, which include being medically and physically fit, having good moral character, and meeting academic criteria, among others Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1560876-how-apply-army-announces-admission-nigerian-defence-academy-lists-requirements/

Nigerians spend $340.84m forex on education in six months – CBN

Nigerians seeking admissions to foreign universities spent $340.84m to fund their application between January and June 2023, findings by the PUNCH have shown.

This figure is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data on the amount spent on educational services under the sectoral utilisation for transactions valid for foreign exchange. Read more https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/nigerians-spend-340-84m-forex-on-education-in-six-months-cbn/%3famp

Vanguard

Covenant, UI, FUTA, Unilag ranked top universities in Nigeria

Academic Ranking Website, Times Higher Education has released a ranking of Top Universities in the world with Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and the University of Lagos emerging top in the 2024 rating.

Covenant University, stands at the top spot in Nigeria, while the University of Ibadan followed in second, FUTA emerged third, the University of Lagos and the University of Bayero emerged fourth and fifth in Nigeria, respectively.According to the Academic Ranking Web, the World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/covenant-ui-futa-unilag-ranked-top-universities-in-nigeria/amp/

Thisdaylive

Oyebanji Urges Higher Institutions to Embrace 21st Century-compliant Courses

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has called on higher institutions in Nigeria to review their curriculum and focus on 21st-century relevant courses that will empower students to become solution providers and employers of labour.

The governor made the call at the weekend while playing host to the Governing Council and Management team of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), led by its Chairman, Prof Patrick Aina. Read more https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/10/30/oyebanji-urges-higher-institutions-to-embrace-21st-century-compliant-courses

FUT Minna Professor Murdered

An associate Professor in the Department of Bio Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Mrs Funmilola Adefolalu, has been killed by unknown person in her residence at the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate Maikunkele, in Minna Niger state.

Mrs Adefolalu according to eyewitnesses was found dead in her residence at about 1pm on Sunday. Read more https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/10/30/fut-minna-professor-murdered

Daily post

NUC vets proposed Wigwe University, conducts resource verification exercise

The National Universities Commission NUC has conducted a resource verification exercise to evaluate the available human and material resources for the proposed Wigwe University campus at Isiokpo, Ikeerre Local Government Area in Rivers State.

The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr Chris Maiyaki while speaking during the reception of the NUC verification team, lauded the Chancellor of the proposed University, Dr Herbert Wigwe for putting in place requisite structures for the smooth takeoff of the university. Read more https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/30/nuc-vets-proposed-wigwe-university-conducts-resource-verification-exercise/

Guardian

vaccination witnesses massive turnout of school girls in FCT, Nasarawa

The ongoing Human Papilloma Virus) (HPV) vaccination in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), witnessed massive turnout of eligible girls who came out voluntarily to receive the jab.

Interestingly, some eligible girls whose schools were not designated as vaccination sites were brought for the vaccination by their mothers who had to wait for their children to be vaccinated in order to take them back home. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/hpv-vaccination-witnesses-massive-turnout-of-school-girls-in-fct-nasarawa/

Newsdairyonline

NMC boss wants centre converted to university of mathematical sciences

Prof. Promise Mebine, the Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), has called for the Centre to be converted to ‘National University of Mathematical Sciences’.

Mebine expressed this at the sideline of a two-week workshop on foundation postgraduate course in “Time Series Analysis and Application” in Abuja. Read more https://newsdiaryonline.com/nmc-boss-wants-centre-converted-to-university-of-mathematical-sciences/