Tag: Education
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Deadly clash looms as hoodlums storm hostels, attack varsity students in Rivers
Information reaching TheNewsGuru has it that hoodlums from Ndele community stormed and attacked students at the Rivers state-owned university, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) on Saturday night. Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, made the disclosure on Sunday crying out loud that the Ndele community is becoming too hostile and unsafe for…
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Buhari assures of more investment in science, technology education
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said Federal Government would invest more in education at all levels, especially in Science, Technology and Vocational Education and Training (STVET). Buhari, represented by Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, stated this at the 9th Combined Convocation of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. He said that his…
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Education: IAUE deploys cloud-based results management system
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has deployed a cloud-based platform for the management of students’ results. Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State-based university, Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, who made this known on Tuesday, said students of the university can now receive their results on their phones. “Deployment of a cloud-based Results Management System for IAUE…
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Education, key to unlocking Nigeria’s potentials – Atiku
Former Vice President and founder of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Atiku Abubakar, says education is the master key that will unlock the huge potentials in Nigeria and set her on the path to full socio-economic development. Atiku Abubakar Abubakar made the observation while speaking at the end of events marking the 10th Commencement and…
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Malala Fund, 30 CSOs urge reps to make senior secondary school education compulsory
More than 30 Civil Society Organisations across the country — including Malala Fund and ONE Campaign — call on the House of Representatives to extend the right to free education to senior secondary school. This was revealed in a letter written and signed by Malala Fund and other concerned CSOs. The letter was sent to…
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Recent promotion excites public primary school teachers
In the wake of the promotion of public primary school teachers in Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki, the teachers have thrown their weight behind the governor, stressing that the directive has brought them joy. They said that the development would boost the morale of teachers and lead to better teaching and learning outcomes in…
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Microsoft, NDDC, others take e-learning to primary, secondary schools in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Microsoft and other Silicon Valley companies in U.S. have begun an e-learning project to revolutionize education in the Niger Delta. The Managing Director of NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, said this on Monday while speaking with State House Correspondents after the organization presented the model to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
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Justice Nyesom-Wike makes case for girl-child education
Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike has stated that girl-child education will lead to gender equality in the future. Speaking after the Thanksgiving Service to mark this year’s international women day at the Saint Peter’s Anglican Church in Rumuepirikom on Sunday, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike urged families to prioritise girl-child education.…
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2019: Education As A Tool For Development In Nigeria, By Temisan Amoye
By Temisan Amoye The season is upon us again. A while ago, while watching Channels TV news, I saw the timetable for 2019 election campaign that; Presidential campaign starts November 18, 2018 to February 14, 2019. Lol brethren, do not be fooled, campaign mode is in full swing. From the leaked El Rufai memo…
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11m Nigerian children enrolled for early child education in two years – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says no fewer than 11.06 million kids enrolled for early childcare development education in the country from 2014 to 2016. The NBS disclosed this figures in its “Education Statistics (2014 – 2016)’’ report posted on its website. The data realized on Monday in Abuja, indicated that the figures were…