By Torough David Stephanie Shaakaa, a lecturer with the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi has petitioned the Minister of Education against the activities of predator publishers. Shaakaa is requesting for signatures from parents to boost her petition seeking to stop the organised exploitation of parents who are compelled to continually buy textbooks that are cleverly...
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Don Advocates Strengthening Art Education Across All Levels of Nigeria’s Education
A call has been made to parents and educators to prioritize art education in schools and homes, as it plays a crucial role in the development of creative thinking and emotional intelligence in children. Professor Oluremi Mabel Awogbade, a Fine Art expert from the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at Kwara State University, Malete,...
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Performance: Gov Zulum reappoints BSUBEB Executive Chairman for 2nd term
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has reappointed Professor Bulama Kagu as the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB) for a second and final term. The reappointment, which takes effect on October 18, 2024, was officially announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh....
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UNILORIN to Graduate 12,042 Students, Including 256 First Class Holders, at 39th Convocation
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is set to graduate 12,042 students during its 39th convocation ceremony, with 256 First Class degree holders among the graduates. This was revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, during a press briefing at the university’s auditorium on Thursday. According to Prof. Egbewole, the upcoming convocation is a significant...
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AGF Fagbemi Calls for Overhaul of Nigeria’s Educational System to Nurture Democracy
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s educational system to better nurture democratic values and shape the future of the nation. He made this statement while delivering the convocation lecture at the University of Ilorin’s 39th convocation ceremony on Friday. In...
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Borno: Zulum unveils 60 classroom Islamic college to combat violent extremism
Gov Zulum unveils 60 Islamic college classroom to combat violent extremism *Commissions 6 projects in 2 LGAs By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state, on Friday unveiled six projects in two local government areas of the state, a statement by SSA New Media to the Governor, Abdurrahmam Bundi, has revealed. The...
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Six Schools Qualify for Final Stage of KW-IRS 2024 Tax Club Quiz Competition
Six secondary schools in Kwara State have advanced to the final stage of the 2024 Tax Club Quiz Competition, organized by the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. This was disclosed in a statement by Funmilola Oguntunbi from the KW-IRS Corporate Affairs Department,...
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KWASU Refutes Viral Claim on Law Programme Suspension, Assures Full Accreditation
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has responded to a viral social media post alleging that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has suspended the university’s admission into its Law programme. The post claims that KWASU was admitting and graduating law students without proper accreditation from the Council. In a statement issued by...
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UNILORIN Senate Approves Establishment of Centres for Blue Economy, Gender Studies
The University of Ilorin has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability and gender equality by approving the establishment of two new centres: the Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy and the Centre for Gender Studies. This development was a key outcome of the 301st Senate meeting held at the University Auditorium. The approval followed...
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Kwara Senator, Unilorin Dean Call for Active Citizen Participation in Governance
Senator representing Kwara North, Sadiq Suleiman Umar, and the Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences at the University of Ilorin, Professor Lukman Adeshina Azeez, have called on Nigerians to take a more active role in the country’s democracy and governance. Speaking at the grand finale of the Press Week celebration organized by...