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 […]
Education
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 […]
The Edo State Government has unveiled EdoCert, a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at transforming the issuance and verification of academic certificates for students throughout the state. Conceived as a crucial component of the wider DiCert digital public infrastructure, EdoCert receives robust backing from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, underscoring […]
The Edo State Government has declared an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all educational institutions within the state, a decision attributed to the recent surge in fuel prices. The announcement was made through an official memo by Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, during a […]
The Edo State Government has granted approval to Jesuit Education Worldwide for the development of the first Loyola Jesuit University in Nigeria. This historic decision, spearheaded by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, is set to usher in a new era of academic excellence and innovation. […]