Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has been closed indefinitely following student protests against a new result verification policy. The decision was taken to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order. The protests erupted in response to the management’s initiative to verify National Diploma (ND) results obtained from…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Board of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has fully accredited several tuition-free degree-awarding institutions. These institutions provide unique opportunities for Nigerian students to pursue higher education without the burden of tuition fees. The accredited institutions are: Nigeria…
Obudu, Cross River – The Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Nursing, Coco-Bassey Esu, has lauded the Obudu German Hospital for its technological contributions to the training of nursing students. During a facility tour, Esu underscored the importance of collaboration between the College of Nursing, Obudu, and the hospital in advancing…
…as Exco Approves Five New Executive Draft Bills for Legislative Consideration Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu, has signed into law two landmark bills establishing the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship in Akamkpa and the Cross River State College of Agriculture in Obubra. The two laws, officially titled the Cross River State…
Abuja, Nigeria – Jordan Wike, son of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has recently celebrated earning a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom. The celebration was marked by Nyesom Wike sharing his pride on social media, stating his joy in witnessing,…
Illinois, U.S. – Lincolnwood Elementary School, a District 65 School in Illinois, on Monday sent a newsletter to parents informing them of a new confidential LGBTQ group for 5th graders who are “questioning their gender and sexual identity.” If parents don’t opt out, they will NOT be told if their child joins the group. Moira…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Ministry of Education has announced that public and private primary and secondary schools across the state will resume for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic session on Monday, January 6, 2025. In a statement signed by Barr. Frank A. Oyije, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, parents and…
Nuremberg, Germany – In an unconventional bid to address chronic lateness, the Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without valid excuses. The initiative, led by Headmaster Reiner Geissdörfer, aims to curb unexcused tardiness, which he describes as a growing concern among students. The policy,…
Calabar, Nigeria – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has obtained a formal approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish a College of Education. This information was conveyed in a letter issued to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar by the NUC Acting Director, Academic Planning, onbehalf of the Acting Executive Secretary,…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Abuja chapter (ASUU-UNIABUJA), has called for the resumption of the Vice-Chancellorship selection process in January 2025. This follows a protracted crisis surrounding the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. Emergency Meeting and Resolutions ASUU-UNIABUJA held an emergency meeting on Friday to address…
