Category: Education

Gov Okpebholo inaugurates AAU Governing Council, charges Members to restore institution’s Glory

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with a strong call for the restoration of the institution’s lost academic excellence. The inauguration ceremony took place at the New Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City on Tuesday, 4th February, 2025.   Governor Okpebholo emphasized that education is the bedrock of development, and AAU has a pivotal role to play in advancing the state’s educational and developmental goals. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the university’s revival, highlighting significant…

Senator Barau awards 1,000 Scholarships, establishes 7 University Study Centres in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has announced a scholarship programme for 1,000 students in Kano Central and Kano South to pursue degree programmes in ICT-related fields. The initiative, facilitated through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), aims to enhance access to higher education in the state.   The scholarship beneficiaries will be the pioneer students of seven newly established study centres of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. These centres, set up in Kano Central and South Senatorial Districts, were established in collaboration with the university’s…

Edo SUBEB launches investigation as fire razes Classrooms at Okaro Primary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A fire outbreak over the weekend has destroyed a block of classrooms at Okaro Primary School, Urhonigbe, Edo State, prompting an urgent response from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred outside school hours, ensuring no students or staff were harmed. However, the inferno caused significant damage to school property. Following the incident, the Executive Chairman of Edo SUBEB, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, deployed a high-level fact-finding team to assess the destruction and recommend immediate interventions. The delegation, led by Mrs. Angela…

UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to Basic Education

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The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigeria.   A statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, said the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children   According to the…

UNIFEMGA to honour Yusuf Ali, 28 Others at 2025 National Honors Day in Ilorin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will honor 29 distinguished members for their outstanding achievements in professional and humanitarian fields at its 15th National Honors Day, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025.   According to a statement by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Ibraheem Fagbenro, the event will take place at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.   The highlight of the event will be the conferment of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, a renowned legal luminary, Pro-Chancellor, and Chairman of the Governing…

JAMB suspends Law Admissions in KWASU, Seven Other Universities

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of admissions into the Law programme at Kwara State University (KWASU) and seven other universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.   JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, citing the decision of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to suspend the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the affected institutions.   The universities affected by the suspension included:   1. Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State   2. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State  …

Gov Okpebholo urges students to strive for excellence as MTN Foundation donates learning materials

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on students in the state to approach their education with curiosity, passion, and a commitment to excellence.   The Governor’s message was conveyed by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Barr. Onome Goodness Briggs, during the distribution of school bags to Junior Secondary One (JSS1) students of St. Maria Goretti Junior Secondary School, Benin City.   Barr. Briggs expressed gratitude to the MTN Foundation for its generosity in providing learning materials to students, acknowledging the donation as a…

JAMB Announces dates for 2025 UTME Registration and Examination

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).   According to the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the sale of UTME application forms will commence on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. Additionally, sales of forms for Direct Entry (DE) candidates will begin on March 10, 2025, and conclude on April 7, 2025.   The Mock UTME is set to hold on April 5, 2025, while the main UTME will take place between April 25,…

Edo Governor ,Okpebholo approves Recruitment of 500 Teachers to Boost Education

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the recruitment of 500 new teachers as part of his administration’s commitment to improving the quality of education across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, on Tuesday in Benin City, shortly after his assumption of office at the Ministry of Education. Dr. Iyamu revealed that the recruitment, which will be carried out in phases, is aimed at addressing teacher shortages in public schools across the state’s three senatorial districts. He emphasized the administration’s…

Gov Bago approves Payment of Examination Fees for Health Technology Students in Niger State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the payment of examination fees for students in government-owned Schools of Health Technology across the state. This approval is aimed at supporting students who will be sitting for their national examinations this year.   The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, stated that this initiative demonstrated the Governor’s commitment to enhancing healthcare education and easing the financial burden on students and their families. The payment covered all eligible students preparing for their national examinations in various health technology programs.…