Category: Education

DISCLAIMER

Emporium Reporters

This is to notify the general public that Abdullahi Baba Inusa, formerly Acting Registrar of Flyingdove Institute of Information Technology, Madalla Campus, whose picture is posted above is no longer associated with the institution in any capacity. During his tenure, Mr. Abdullahi Baba Inusa is alleged to have absconded with institute’s property and engaged in acts of forgery, including falsifying admission letters and the Rector’s signature. These acts are unauthorized and constitute serious breaches of trust and criminal offenses. The public is strongly advised not to conduct any transactions or…

Tinubu appoints World Bank Education Specialist, Aisha Garba as UBEC Executive Secretary

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By Fatima Abubakar   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a senior education specialist with the World Bank, as the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).   The appointment was announced in a statement released on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.   Garba, an international development expert, brings over two decades of experience in advancing impactful education programmes to promote human and economic development. Her appointment aligns with the administration’s vision of improving access to quality basic education and equipping Nigerian…

Unilorin Alumni Association condemns Fashakin’s impersonation, calls for Security intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has strongly condemned the actions of Dr. Wale Fashakin for impersonating the President of the Association, described his conduct as “shameful and unacceptable.” In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olorunsuwa Elijah Ola, the Association revealed that Dr. Fashakin has been parading himself as the President at various public engagements. The statement highlighted his unauthorized visit to the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, as well as his recent purported inauguration of a Board of Trustees…

BREAKING: Tinubu approves renaming of UniAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Wednesday following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Idris stated that the decision will be forwarded to the National Assembly for approval, after which the renaming process will be finalized. “The University of Abuja will henceforth…

OAU celebrates 48th Convocation, unveils New Strategic Vision for Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, celebrated its 48th Convocation on Saturday, 14th December 2024, with notable dignitaries and key stakeholders in attendance. The event, themed “Great Ife: Pathways to a Greater Tomorrow,” featured the conferral of degrees to graduands, along with the announcement of several strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the institution for future growth. Professor Siyan Oyeweso, Chairman of the OAU Governing Council, delivered the opening address, highlighting the university’s significant achievements and future plans. He emphasized the university’s commitment to excellence through a 25-year strategic plan (2025-2050), which…

Echocho floods Schools with Furniture, Books, and Learning Materials in Kogi East

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Senator Isah Jibrin, popularly known as Echocho, has once again demonstrated his commitment to improving education in Kogi East Senatorial District with the distribution of vital educational materials and furniture to schools across the region. The initiative, which addresses the pressing infrastructural and resource needs of schools, reflects the senator’s determination to create a more conducive learning environment for students and teachers alike. The donation included an impressive array of items, such as double detached school desks and chairs for students, teacher’s and visitor’s tables, and whiteboards to enhance classroom…

Gov Okpebholo launches Statewide Remodeling of Public Schools in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has embarked on an ambitious project to remodel public schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. The initiative aims to improve the infrastructure and learning conditions in schools, signaling the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the education sector.   The Governor unveiled this plan on Monday during the distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and instructional materials in Benin City. The materials, donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are being distributed across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas following the Governor’s directive.   Governor Okpebholo…

NITDA partners Ministry of Education to Drive Digital Literacy across Nigeria’s Schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched an ambitious initiative to embed digital literacy across all levels of Nigeria’s education system.   The partnership, unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team, seek to prepare Nigerian youth for a digital-driven future. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the initiative targeted 70% digital literacy in the short term and 95%…

MAPOLY Alumni celebrates Dr. Jolaoso’s appointment as Rector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Muslim Alumni Association (MAPAMA) has praised the appointment of Architect (Dr.) Adekoyejo Babatunde Jolaoso as the new Rector of the institution. The association expressed confidence in his ability to lead MAPOLY to greater heights, citing his exceptional academic qualifications, extensive experience, and dedication to excellence.   In a press statement signed by Tajudeen Balogun, Head of MAPAMA’s Media and Publicity Committee, on behalf of the National President, Prince Taofeek Oyeniyi, the association commended Dr. Jolaoso’s dedication, brilliance, and productivity, describing his selection as a testament…

Dissecting Un-accessed UBEC Grants, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The issue of lackadaisical approach to assessing grants by state governments has become recurring, particularly when it comes to grants jointly funded by federal and sub national level.   In the last seven years , the federal government through Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has been battling with states over glaring refusal to access the quarterly / yearly available grants made available by the federal government through counterpart funding to promote both Basic and Junior Secondary Schools Education.   This was happening at a time government at the national level…