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 […]
Education
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 […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced a significant upgrade in the status of certain medical-related programs in Nigerian universities, elevating them from bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. This move is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and relevance of medical education in the country. The […]
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) as part of a strategic initiative to enhance the quality of education within the state. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel […]
Nigeria is on the brink of becoming a pivotal player in the global arena of media and information literacy, as the Federal Government announces its intention to host the UNESCO Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards enhancing press freedom […]
Gele-Gele, a rural community located in the Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, has made a fervent appeal for immediate government action to tackle an alarming shortage of teachers in its two public schools. The community, known for its rich resources as an oil-producing area, is grappling […]
In a recent meeting with the management team of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Deputy Governor Hon. Dennis Idahosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving the challenges facing the institution. The visit, which took place on Thursday, was an opportunity for the Deputy Governor to engage with the Polytechnic’s leadership and […]
A recent judgment handed down by the Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced Paul Okugbowa, proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, alongside three of his teachers, for their roles in a case marked by negligence and verbal assault against a parent. The presiding magistrate, Caroline Oghuma, delivered her judgment […]
The joint unions of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, comprising the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Non-Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (NASUP), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANP), have urged the state government to address the four-month salary arrears owed to workers. The last salary received was […]