The Management of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekti has begun investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving one of its lecturers, Dr. O.O Aduwo. According to a statement signed by Mr. Bode Olofinmuagun, the Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs of the institution in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, the university had also queried the… Continue reading SEX FOR MARKS:EKITI VARSITY KICK STARTS INVESTIGATION_Ada Nkong
Category: EDUCATION
JAMB APPROVES 160 AS CUT OFF MARK_Ada Nkong
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved 160 and above as this year’s national minimum cut-off mark for admission into public universities. The decision was reached tuesday, at the 19th Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria held at the Bola Babalakin Auditorium, Gbongan, Osun State The board also approved 140… Continue reading JAMB APPROVES 160 AS CUT OFF MARK_Ada Nkong
FEDERAL SCIENCE COLLEGE OGOJA: A CLASSICAL CASE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S NEGLIGENCE_Ada Nkong
OSUN STATE POLITECHNIC SHUT DOWN WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has closed down the institution indefinitely over the protest by students which turned violent and led to the destruction of some properties at the school’s medical centre. It was reported that an HND 1 student of Applied Science identified as Aminu Sheu fainted yesterday afternoon soon after he finished his… Continue reading OSUN STATE POLITECHNIC SHUT DOWN WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
NECO DEPLOY BIOMETRICS FOR CONDUCT OF HER EXAMS
In order to curb the menace of impersonation experienced in the conduct of its examinations, the National Examination Council (NECO) has procured 8,000 biometric machines and 20 Toyota Hilux Vans worth over N800 million to resolve some of its challenges. The acting registrar of NECO, Abubakar Gana, said the equipment were procured to enhance operations… Continue reading NECO DEPLOY BIOMETRICS FOR CONDUCT OF HER EXAMS
GOODLUCK JONATHAN GETS APPOINTMENT_Ada Nkong
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed Special Adviser on the Bayelsa Education Trust Fund Board by Bayelsa state Governor, Seriake Dickson on Friday. At the formal launch of the trust fund in Yenagoa, Dickson appealed to Jonathan to use his influence to attract donations to the fund. “Let me commend our leader, the former… Continue reading GOODLUCK JONATHAN GETS APPOINTMENT_Ada Nkong
ASUU THREATENS STRIKE_Ada Nkong
Following Nigeria’s Education Minister Adamu Adamu's statement on Tuesday that the government approved an extra N25 billion allowance for members of ASUU, the Union says it will go on strike if government does not fulfill its part of the agreement. The National President of ASUU Pro. biodun Ogunyemi, in Abuja on Thursday, faulted the release of… Continue reading ASUU THREATENS STRIKE_Ada Nkong
SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED AS LEVIES AND CHARGES IN UNITY SCHOOLS REVIEWED DOWNWARDS
SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED AS LEVIES AND CHARGES IN UNITY SCHOOLS REVIEWED DOWNWARDS
‘‘In terms of improving funding for the education sector, I am optimistic that the Federal Government will expeditiously look into the recommendations we have made in that respect.’’
CHILDREN’S DAY:FG TASKS STAKEHOLDERS TO END DRUG ABUSE _Ada Nkong
The Minister of women affairs ,Aisha Abubakar has called on all stakeholders to double efforts to end the scourge of drug abuse among Children.Speaking at a press briefing to flag off activities to mark this year's children's day, the Minister said 14.4% of people between the ages of 16 and 54 in Nigeria are involved… Continue reading CHILDREN’S DAY:FG TASKS STAKEHOLDERS TO END DRUG ABUSE _Ada Nkong
