Dr. Emmanuel Paddy, the Edo Commissioner for Education, urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to view challenges as opportunities during a speech at the Orientation camp in Okada on Monday. Paddy encouraged the corps members to maintain focus, build strong networks, and adopt a mindset […]
Education
The Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Onomen Briggs, announced that Governor Monday Okpebholo has initiated the reconstruction of 100 schools across the state to commemorate his first 100 days in office. Briggs made this statement during an inspection of ongoing renovation projects at various […]
Auchi Polytechnic held its 43rd Matriculation ceremony, welcoming 10,090 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event marked a significant milestone for the institution as the newly admitted students embarked on their educational journeys. Dr. Salisu Umar, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, announced that the new students were selected […]
In a strategic effort to bolster food security and stimulate agricultural development in Edo State, the coordinator of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE-ND), Mr. John Omoruyi, announced on Wednesday that the program is expanding its outreach to primary and secondary schools across the region. This initiative aims to instill […]
Igbinedion University Okada, located in Edo State, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the European Union aimed at enhancing sustainable plastic waste and recycling management practices. The project, known as Sustainable Plastic Waste and Recycling Management (SWARM), is a three-year initiative valued at €800,000 (approximately ₦1.24 billion). The announcement […]
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has expressed deep concern following a fire that occurred over the weekend at Okaro Primary School in Urhonigbe, which resulted in substantial damage to a classroom block. In response to the incident, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, the executive chairman of SUBEB, […]
As of February 3, 2023, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has allocated a substantial amount of N20,074,050,000 to cover institutional fees for students enrolled in various tertiary institutions throughout the nation. This initiative has directly impacted approximately 192,906 students, as reported in a recent statement by Akintunde Sawyerr, the […]
On Friday, literary scholars underscored the vital role that literature plays in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability in Nigeria during the inaugural Book Day organized by the Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, the Executive Director of HOMEF, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the gathered […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has annulled the final examinations that took place on January 29. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among students and faculty alike. Mr. Ephraim Isiraojie, the university’s Registrar, issued a memo explaining that the cancellation stemmed […]
In a decisive stance regarding the national minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that robust measures are in place to ensure compliance by all states and employers by the end of March. These remarks were made by Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, the President of the Senior Staff Association […]