Category: Education

Prof. Atata of UniAbuja profers Solutions to Dearth of Research in Universitie

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     A Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, R.F. Atata, University of Abuja has proposed the establishment of Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development geared towards given research direction in Nigerian Universities and the country at large. Atata who made this disclosure on Wednesday stating that researches in the country’s universities had not achieved the desired results, as it only ended in the laboratory without impactful outcomes . Professor Atata who expressed confidence that the observation of research development…

JAMB vindicated, as Anambra schoolgirl Mmesoma Ejikeme confesses she forged her UTME result to Soludo’s panel

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been vindicated as a panel of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government confirmed that Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, where she actually scored 249 as against 362.   The eight-member panel had been set up by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Wednesday to investigate the ongoing controversy between the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and Mmesoma, whose UTME result has come under controversy, with the mandate of making its findings public.   Mmesoma, a…

AAU: JAMB Registrar tasks African countries on excellence in higher education

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Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stressed the need to build bridges as a way of changing the narrative of higher education in Africa through profundity bottom-up approach.   He stated this while presenting a paper during the 22nd Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP 2023) holding in Windhoek, Namibia.   In the paper entitled “Breaking Barriers and Building Strategies for Advancing Excellence in African Higher Education” , Oloyede opined that higher education is a key driver of economic…

Anambra state Govt sets up committee on JAMB/Mmesoma Ejikeme face off

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Anambra State Government has, for obvious reasons, been following the JAMB/Mmesoma Ejike matter with keen interest.   It’s important to note that Miss Mmesoma Ejike went to the office of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh with her UTME result to protest that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) didn’t recognize her as the candidate with the highest score.   The Commissioner in turn called JAMB to confirm her claim but she was told that Mmesoma’s result was forged.   It was at this point that…

Conference of African Universities begin biennial conference in Namibia …… Okebukola,others honoured

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Association of African Universities (AAU) has just honoured Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola of Nigeria as Goodwill Ambassador of Higher Education in Africa. The award was conferred on him during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors, and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP) hosted by the University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. The glamorous event was witnessed by Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar, many Vice-Chancellors from Nigeria including that of Prof. Wahab Egbewole of Unilorin, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, VC OAU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello of LASU among several other…

Nigerians ‘ll be shocked if we reveal the level forgery Mmesoma perpetrated — JAMB

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Professor Prof Is-shaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, said that Nigerians will be shocked if the examination board should reveal the details of the “forgery” allegedly perpetrated by Mmesoma Ejikeme, the candidate from Anambra State whom the board accused of manipulating her UTME score.   He noted that the result being fronted by Mmesoma was the template for a student who sat UTME two years ago.   In an interview with Premium Times, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin said, “If you scan…

BREAKING: JAMB withdraws result of candidate who Innoson offered N3m scholarship

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  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result of Ejikeme Mmesoma over alleged manipulation of her scores. Mmesoma, who claimed to have scored 362 in the 2023 UTME, was recently awarded a N3 million scholarship by Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing company. JAMB, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, said some of the 2023 UTME candidates are parading fake scores in order to get undue advantage. The exam body,…

Nigerian Navy refutes report on alleged absurdities in Admiralty University ….. Says it’s misleading

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) has debunked news report of alleged absurdities in Admiralty University that has been making its rounds on both online and conventional media. The news report published on 28th June, 2023, titled “Absurdities in Admiralty University” was described by Nigerian Navy in a statement signed by Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan, Director of Information,as the handiwork of mischief makers whose crave for position appeared to have made them lose every good sense and decency. The statement read in part; “However, being conscious of the Nigerian Navy’s responsibilities to the…

SOLUTION FOR HAUSA TITLES & GREETINGS USED IN NUPE. (A research conducted by Nupe School)

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1. Mayaki Gandzokun 2. Sarkin Dawaki Etsu Doko, 3. Sarkin Ado Etsu Shisha, 4. Dan Gata / Yargata Egi Bade, 5. Sarkin Gaba Etsu Eyilazhin, 6. Sarkin Arewa Etsu Eyigwapin, 7. Sarkin Kudu Etsu Eyigwalo, 8. Sarkin Yaman Etsu Eyilozun, 9. Sarkin Daji Etsu Cikan, 10. Jagaba Shigbo, 11. Jikada / Jikadiya Yagba, 12. Waziri Zhirin 13. Sankira Zaleci, 14. Dogari Cete, 15. Hakimi Egba, 16. Sarkin Samari Etsu Gbarufuzhi, 17. Sarkin Matasa Etsu Zagitacinzhi, 18. Sarauniyan Mata Nyitsu, 19. Hasken Mata Bayetin Nyizagi, 20. Gimbiyan Mata Gitsu Nyizagi 21.…

Sanwo-Olu gifts N10m to young lady who broke 40 years LASU record to obtain 5.0CGPA

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Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a cash reward of N10 million for Ojo Aminat Yusuf, for breaking 40 years record of the Lagos State University (LASU). Yusuf emerged as best graduating student for the 2021/2022 set with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.00 (First Class Honours). Sanwo-Olu announced the cash reward during the school’s 26th convocation ceremony held on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The Governor said he will reward Yusuf with N5 million while the state government will gift her another N5 million. Meanwhile, speaking to…