Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State declared a State of Emergency on public schools across the state on Tuesday, citing the severely deteriorated conditions observed during recent inspections. The declaration follows a tour of schools in the Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas, where the Governor witnessed firsthand the challenges […]
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The Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) is advocating for the creation of a National Research Foundation (NRF) to bolster research funding for academics and complement the existing efforts of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The NAS believes the NRF would provide a crucial avenue for scientists to develop innovative […]
The Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Grove Estate, District 9111, in collaboration with the Igarra Development Association (IDA), distributed 6,000 sanitary pads to 1,000 schoolgirls in Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government of Edo State, on Friday. The initiative targeted students at Igarra Technical College, Girls Grammar School, and Comprehensive High […]
In a strategic move to bolster the delivery of basic education services nationwide, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced its intention to prioritize Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a cornerstone of its new strategic blueprint. The announcement, made Sunday in Abuja by UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, […]
By our Correspondent Adeche Momoh University, a privately-owned institution of higher learning situated at Igarra in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is set to commence operations soon. This was disclosed by the proprietor of the university Professor James Momoh at Igarra, on Friday. Momoh who lead members […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it had disbursed about N35 billion to 261000 students in the country. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this at a sensitisation programme for Edo students held in Edo University Iyamoh, Edo, on Thursday. The programme is in conjunction with […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has greenlit the allocation of over N700 billion to beneficiary institutions under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the year 2025. The fund aims to bolster infrastructure development, research, and academic advancement within Nigeria’s higher education sector. The announcement was made by TETFund Executive Secretary, […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a special intervention aimed at mitigating persistent power failures plaguing tertiary institutions nationwide. This initiative, revealed by TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman Aminu Masari during the inauguration of the steering committee for the Alternative Energy Solution Initiative on Wednesday in Abuja, signifies […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), effective immediately. The announcement, made via a statement by presidential spokesman Mr. Bayo Onanuga, also revealed the appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a historic surge in applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered. This marks the highest number of applications in the board’s history, surpassing the 1.9 million recorded in 2024, as detailed in […]