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 […]
Education
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 […]
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 […]