Why we’re upgrading HND holders to Bsc – NBTE

Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says its Higher National Diploma (HND) to a bachelor’s degree Top Up programme, was designed to facilitate career and academic progression of HND holders. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Prof. Idris Bugaje, stated this in an […]

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How rising unemployment, others worsen school dropout rate

With the majority of Nigerian graduates unable to secure jobs after their schooling, many are having second thoughts about acquiring tertiary education. These groups of students believe the time spent in school is a waste if, after graduating, they still have to resort to learning handwork or vocational skills to survive. Adelowo Adebumiti examines the […]

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Suspended OSPOLY Rector alleges denial of fair hearing

Osun State Givernor Ademola Adeleke tatsuspended Rector of Osun State Polythenic Iree, OSPOLY, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo has alleged that he was refused fair hearing by the panel that investigated allegations against him. The investigation panel was set up by the state government to investigate the allegations leveled against Odetayo. Findings revealed that up till the […]

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UNICAL sexual harassment saga: Dean to refund illegal monies extorted from law students – VC

The management of the University of Calabar has directed the former Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof.Cyril Ndifon to refund all illegal monies extorted from students under various sub-heads. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, disclosed this yesterday while addressing Newsmen in her chambers on issues surrounding the alleged sexual harassment, […]

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Between reality shows and flawed education reward system

Favour Ohanekwu displaying his N100, 000 cheque as overall best graduating student of Obafemi Awolowo University It is hardly mentioned that scholars or geniuses make the top list of Forbes’ richest persons in the world, and it is becoming increasingly worrisome as the Nigerian society continues to place higher premium on vainglorious entertainment than academic […]

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Adeleke summons emergency Education summit over state’s schools abysmal performance in external exams

Worried by the abysmal performances of both primary and secondary school students in Osun State, government of the state has concluded plans to hold an education summit to address the distressing development. The planned summit according to the Commissioner for Education, Hon Dipo Eluwole will kick off on 22 and end on 24 of August, […]

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UNIOSUN chosen as exclusive academic partner to UNESCO on cultural heritage

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has been chosen as the exclusive academic partner to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in the formulation and execution of the proposed Nigerian Living Human Treasure Commission, an affiliate of UNESCO. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola […]

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UTME best candidate Kamsiyochukwu gets eight A1 in WAEC

Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere Umeh, a student of Deeper Life High School, who had the highest score of 360 in the 2023 UTME, has cleared all her papers in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination with 8 A1 and a B2. The 16-year-old student scored A1 in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Economics, Civic […]

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Why extension of UTME result validity is impracticable, by Oloyede

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has faulted calls for extending the validity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result beyond one year. Oloyede, who spoke during a courtesy visit with his management team to the corporate headquarters of The Guardian, said persons calling for the extension […]

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