EDUCATION

BILL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY Of TECHNOLOGY OGOJA READY FOR ASSENT_Ada Nkong

The bill for an Act to establish a Federal University of Technology, Ogoja sponsored by the Member representing Yala/Ogoja federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom has been passed by both chambers of the National assembly. The bill was passed by both Houses of the eight National Assembly an is now… Continue reading BILL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY Of TECHNOLOGY OGOJA READY FOR ASSENT_Ada Nkong

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ATM EXPLOSION AT UNICAL GATE:NO CASUALTIES_Ada Nkong

University of calabar staff and students were alarmed saturday morning when four ATM machines in front of the school exploded. In the early hours of Saturday ,no fewer than four Automated Teller Machines owned by a new generation bank burst in flames and exploded destroying the machines. The incident ,according to reports occurred at the… Continue reading ATM EXPLOSION AT UNICAL GATE:NO CASUALTIES_Ada Nkong

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SEX FOR MARKS:EKITI VARSITY KICK STARTS INVESTIGATION_Ada Nkong

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

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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

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FEDERAL SCIENCE COLLEGE OGOJA: A CLASSICAL CASE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S NEGLIGENCE_Ada Nkong

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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

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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

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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

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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