Education
Niger vows to avoid a repeat of Kagara abduction, as students reunite with families.
In order to avoid a repeat of the Kagara abduction, the Niger State Government has vowed to secure all its schools from all criminal elements to allow students and pupils to pursue their education. Hajiya Hanatu Jibrin Salihu on behalf of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this while handing over the released abductees from the …
Despite protests, Kwara government approves the use of hijab in public schools
Despite protests, the Kwara state government has approved the use of hijab in all public and grant-aided schools in the state. The news was made public by Mamma Jibril, the secretary to the state government, in a statement on Thursday night. The development comes as the government also directed the 10 schools it shut last week over a fresh …
FG To Engage 30,000 Graduates As Extension Workers
The Federal Government is to engage 30,000 graduates to serve as agriculture extension workers who will provide strategic support to farmers across the country.
Oyo To Pay Osun N8bn For LAUTECH Asset Sharing
Oyo State Government has approved the payment of the sum of N8bn to the Osun State Government as an asset sharing agreement for taking over the ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Ekiti Demolishes School Buildings
It said the step was necessary because some of the dilapidated structures had become death traps for pupils and hideouts for criminals.
Provost Suspends Two Students For Not Wearing Face Mask In Oyo State
The Provost of the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology (OYSCHST), Eleyele, Ibadan, Mr Siji Ganiyu, has suspended two students of the college who were caught without wearing face masks.
Damola Oke appointed acting VC of Lasu.
Damola Oke, the deputy vice-chancellor, administration, of the Lagos State University (LASU) has been appointed as the acting vice-chancellor by the Senate of the institution. His appointment made public on Monday during the varsity’s emergency senate meeting. Prof Oke is expected to replace Olanrewaju Fagbohun, the outgoing vice-chancellor, whose tenure expired on January 11. It …
ASUU: It’s Unsafe To Re-open Varsities Now
After calling off its 9-month old strike last month, ASUU says it is unsafe to re-open varsities now as COVID-19 guidelines are absent.
Buhari Mourns Ex-UNILAG VC Ibidapo-Obe
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, commiserated with the academia and loved ones over the passing of the former vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe.
Former UNILAG VC Prof. Ibidapo-Obe Dies of Suspected COVID-19 Complications
The Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Ibadan, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe has been reported dead from a suspected COVID-19 complication.