EDUCATION

The seven-man Special Visitation Panel set up by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to look into the affairs of Ambrose Alli University on Wednesday met with stakeholders of the state-owned university, in Ekpoma. The Chairman of the Panel, Prof. I. K Omoruyi, while addressing journalists after the meeting, …

Abuja – The National Examination Council (NECO) has rescheduled its Oct. 19, Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) following #Endsars protest. Mr Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division, NECO said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. “This is to inform the general public and especially candidates …

Lagos – Lagos State Government says that 181 students and staff of a private boarding school in Lekki area of the state have tested positive to COVID-19 infection. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Abayomi said that the cases …

BENIN CITY – The seven-man Special Visitation Panel set up by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to look into the affairs of Ambrose Alli University has commenced work, with a call for Memoranda. The panel chaired by Prof. I. K. Omoruyi was inaugurated on Friday, October 9, 2020 …

ABUJA – Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Universities ( ASUU), declared Monday in Abuja , that its opposition against enrollment of his members for Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System ( IPPIS), by the federal government stands . The National President of the University lecturers , Professor Biodun Ogunyemi made …

ABUJA – Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the allegation that N2.67 billion meal subsidies to 104 Unity Colleges, found their ways into individuals accounts. This followed the report of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on the fund released …

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for Nigerian teachers while also increasing the years of service from 35 years to 40 years. Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu made this known in Abuja during the occasion of the 2020 …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed teachers in the state for their resilience and commitment to human development, which is exemplified in their seamless adoption of the technology-driven pedagogy now operational in over 840 schools covered by the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme in the …

Teachers in primary schools under the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation Programme (EdoBEST) have hailed the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration for prioritizing continuous training and quality assurance programmes emplaced to sustain standards across government schools in the state. A cross-section of the teachers, who spoke with journalists, describe the new …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) that his administration will ensure the university community benefits from the ongoing dualisation of Ekehuan Road project as well as the Ossiomo Independent Power Plant project. Obaseki gave the assurance during a courtesy visit …