A renowned legal scholar, Professor Azubike Chinwuba Onuora-Oguno from the University of Ilorin, has raised the alarm over the state of Nigeria’s education sector, calling for immediate and comprehensive reforms. Speaking during the 264th Inaugural Lecture at UNILORIN, titled “Disorder in the Order of the Economic and Social Rights Jurisprudence in Nigeria,” Professor Onuora-Oguno outlined...
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FG No- fees paying accredited degree awarding institutions lists released
FG No- fees paying accredited degree awarding institutions lists released By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Federal government of Nigeria and its agencies has released earth- shaking youth touching programs in education. The programs, already in circulation for admission read in parts:Admission!‘The federal government of Nigeria in collaboration with the board of education, national universities commission and...
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UBEC Refutes Claims of Criticism on Kwara Schools, Calls Report ‘False’
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has rejected a recent media report alleging that it criticized the state of schools in Kwara State. UBEC described the report as entirely fictitious and misleading. According to a statement from Unwaha Yahaya Ismaila, Special Assistant to the UBEC Executive Secretary, no remarks were made about Kwara or other...
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CHANGE OF BARTON: DIDI WALSON-JACK TAKES OVER FROM YEMI-ESAN
CHANGE OF BARTON: DIDI WALSON-JACK TAKES OVER FROM YEMI-ESAN– Commits to Fast Tracking Reforms in the Service Following the appointment and the swearing-in of the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at the Federal Executive Council meeting, yesterday, the...
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Prof. Qaasim Badmaasi Urges Review of Admission Criteria for Arabic Studies in Nigerian Universities
Prof. Qaasim Badmaasi, a leading Arabic Language scholar at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, has called for an immediate overhaul of the admission criteria for Arabic Studies programs in Nigerian universities. Speaking at the university’s 5th inaugural lecture, held at the main auditorium in Ilorin, Prof. Badmaasi addressed the challenges facing Arabic syntax within the Nigerian context....
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Kaduna: Foundation Hosts First-Ever Graduation for People with Disabilities, Launches 20 Poems on SUD
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Eye Opener Youth and Women Foundation has marked a historic milestone by hosting the first-ever graduation ceremony for Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for People With Physical Disabilities (PWPDs) in Nigeria. The Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and multiple recipient of the WHO World No...
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See Why KWASU Expels 175 Students
Kwara State University, Malete, has announced the expulsion of 175 students for involvement in various misconducts. This decision was approved based on the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which conducted hearings from October 2021 to March 2024. according to a statement issued by Acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, and made available...
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FG INAUGURATES AAAU’S GOVERNING COUNCIL
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has yet achieved a significant milestone as the Federal Government has established its inaugural governing council. This council, mandated for all tertiary institutions, will oversee crucial decisions including budget allocation, employment matters, and strategic university policies. The official inauguration of AAAU’s governing council took place on July...
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UNILORIN gets new Governing Council
The Federal Government has appointed a former Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof. Aminu Salihu Mikailu, as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University of Ilorin’s Governing Council. According to a statement issued by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, the appointment was announced at the weekend by the...
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UNILORIN Appoints 40 new Professors
The University of Ilorin has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor. The elevation, which was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, was sequel to the recommendations of the University Appointment and Promotion Committee. A statement from the Office of the Registrar said that...