Nigeria, Through TETFund Presents 10 Books To Check Dominance Of Foreign Publication

The Federal Government on Tuesday moved to end the dominance of foreign publications in the nation’s higher education institutions as it unveiled 10 new textbooks sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Speaking at the public presentation of the books in Abuja, Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said the dependent on foreign academic publications

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NECO Celebrates 1BB At 81

The Registrar/Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO) Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi has described Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as a quintessential leader whose contributions to the development of Nigeria will remain indelible in the sand of time. Azeez Sani, NECO spokesman in a statement saysProf. Wushishi who felicitate with the Elder Statesman for

Teacher Development: TRCN Confirms 30,000 Register For Annual Conference

Thousands sign up for TRCN’s annual registered teachers’ conference – Prof. Ajiboye  Over 30,000 register for  TRCN annual teachers’ conference, says Registrar  TRCN organises second online conference for registered teachers No fewer than 30,000 professional teachers have so far indicated interest to participate fully in this year’s annual conference of registered teachers in Nigeria.  The

BREAKING: COEASU Supends 2-Months Strike For 60 Days

Since being out of the classroom from June 10th, the Colleges of Education Academic staff union, COEASU has suspended the nationwide strike for what it calls a Cool-off-period of 60 days. In a communique jointly signed by COEASU President, Smart Olugbeko and General Secretary, Ahmed Baza, the teachers say the suspension which takes immediate effect

Karu LG Chairman imposes curfewResidents of karu local government area will from Thursday be restricted within the area from the hours of 10:PM to 6AM to boost security in the areaThis follows an imposition of curfew by the Honorable Chairman of karu Local Goverment James Thomas who made the announcement during an expanded peace and security meeting with all the security gents of the councilJames Thomas said said it has become imperative for the local government to take holistic approach to curb and checkmate security threat in the area,he assured residents that the local government council would work tirelessly to take all security measures to ensure tight security in the area, considering its proximity to AbujaHe however said the curfew would begin from Thursday 11th August, 2022 at 10:pm to 6: am dailyThis will restrict all movement of vehicle, closure of all Cinema, bar and joints, and all other activities in Karu Local Goverment Area, he said.

Residents of karu local government area will from Thursday be restricted within the area from the hours of 10:PM to 6AM to boost security in the area This follows an imposition of curfew by the Honorable Chairman of karu Local Goverment James Thomas who made the announcement during an expanded peace and security meeting with

Karu LG Chairman imposes curfewResidents of karu local government area will from Thursday be restricted within the area from the hours of 10:PM to 6AM to boost security in the areaThis follows an imposition of curfew by the Honorable Chairman of karu Local Goverment James Thomas who made the announcement during an expanded peace and security meeting with all the security gents of the councilJames Thomas said said it has become imperative for the local government to take holistic approach to curb and checkmate security threat in the area,he assured residents that the local government council would work tirelessly to take all security measures to ensure tight security in the area, considering its proximity to AbujaHe however said the curfew would begin from Thursday 11th August, 2022 at 10:pm to 6: am dailyThis will restrict all movement of vehicle, closure of all Cinema, bar and joints, and all other activities in Karu Local Goverment Area, he said.

Residents of karu local government area will from Thursday be restricted within the area from the hours of 10:PM to 6AM to boost security in the area This follows an imposition of curfew by the Honorable Chairman of karu Local Goverment James Thomas who made the announcement during an expanded peace and security meeting with

JAMB Alerts Public On Smear Campaigns By NGO

This is to alert the general public to a well-orchestrated smear campaign against JAMB and its management. JAMB spokesman, Dr.Fabian Benjamin in a statement said the sinister campaign is being sponsored by some disgruntled individuals whose unwholesome interests are being affected by the spate of current reforms in JAMB which have successfully blocked their sources

Tertiary Institutions Funding: TETFund Reveals N60Bn Revenue Decline

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said it has recorded over N60 billion decline in revenue available for its operations. TETFund executive secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education and Services, led by Hon Aminu Suleiman, paid an oversight visit to

Smart Schools: Korean Govt. Offers To Assist UBEC

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to commence operations in some of the newly constructed smart schools by January 2023. A statement from David Apeh, Head Public relations said the Executive secretary gave this assurance when a team of Korean

NECO Boss Clocks One Year in Office, Poised To Break More Grounds.

Exactly One year after assuming office as Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Prof Dantani Wushishi has reeled out his scorecard, stating that the council, under him, has witnessed a facelift in all its offices nationwide. Wushishi, who spoke in Minna, Niger State, at a press briefing to mark his one

ASUU STRIKE: Senior Staff Of Colleges Backs NLC On Nationwide Protest

GOVERNMENTS NEGLECT OF THE TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR: WARNING FOR LOOMING INDUSTRIAL ACTION. The Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education, Nigeria (SSUCOEN) wishes toextend her appreciation and solidarity to the leadership of the Nigeria LabourCongress (NLC), by condemning the Federal Government’s attitude and mannerwith which it is handling the lingering issues that have overrun the

Osun Governorship Polls: PDP Beat APC By Over 18,000 Votes

OSUN 2022 – Declared results of all 30 LGAsPDP – 403,371APC – 375,027(Difference – 28,344) PDP RECLAIMS OSUN!! OBOKUN:PDP – 13,575APC- 9,727 IFEDAYO:PDP – 4,730APC- 5,016 ILESA EAST:PDP – 10,969APC- 13,452 BOLUWADURO:PDP – 5,860APC- 5,649 OLA OLUWA:PDP – 7,205APC- 9,123 ORIADE:PDP – 15,947APC- 14,189 IREWOLE:PDP – 14,216APC- 18,198 OSHOGBO:PDP – 30,401APC- 22,952 ILA:PDP – 13,036APC-

Nigerian Health Workers Set For Nationwide Solidarity Shutdown Over Protracted ASUU Strike

Affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Unions have started to implement one of the resolutions reached at the last National executive Council meeting, NEC. The resolution was to begin solidarity in support of all university-based unions over the five months old strike and one union that has hit the ground with this directive is the

Nigerian Media Veteran, Imoni Amarere Elected Actionaid int’l Board Member in Madrid, Spain

The Executive Director of DAAR media academy, Mac Imoni Amarere has been elected board member of Actionaid International. Amarere who is a seasoned journalist, author, and media expert joins other elected members Juana Bengoa of Spain, Sophia Mbeyela and Abdallah Mashausi of Tanzania as the newest members of the Board. Hajia Fatima Aliko Mohammed, a

Nigerian Media Veteran, Imoni Amarere Elected Actionaid int’l Board Member in Madrid, Spain

The Executive Director of DAAR media academy, Mac Imoni Amarere has been elected board member of Actionaid International. Amarere who is a seasoned journalist, author, and media expert joins other elected members Juana Bengoa of Spain, Sophia Mbeyela and Abdallah Mashausi of Tanzania as the newest members of the Board. Hajia Fatima Aliko Mohammed, a

NASU Questions Education Minister Over New 65 Years Teachers Retirement Age Circular

The Federal government has released a circular on the 65 years retirement age or 40 years of service for teachers as approved by President muhammadu Buhari. The circular dated June 23, 2022 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo, said the approval is for all education officers, irrespective Of posting,

Take Seriously Job Creation Opportunities in Agric-TETFund Boss Tells VCs

Agriculture remains fastest means of job creation,says TETFund Boss The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono has reemphasized the importance of agriculture in addressing unemployment in Nigeria. Echono stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, during the vice chancellors roundtable on the implementation of Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA)

TETFund Explains How N185Bn Was Spent On Training 35,000 Academic Staff Of Various Public Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has expended N185bn in the training of 35,000 scholars under its Academic Staff training in public tertiary institutions across the country.Acting Director of Academic Staff Training and Development, Alhaji Abdullahi Imam who stated this when the representatives of the TETFund scholars Alumni Steering Committee paid a courtesy visit to the

BREAKING…Ekweremadu Allegedly Arrested in London

Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in London for allegedly conspiring to arrange the travel of a child into the UK in order to harvest organs. Both are currently in custody awaiting arraignment at the Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court The charges follow an investigation by

Conference Attendance: We have not Waived Sanctions On Erring Lecturers-TETFund

The attention of the Management of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been drawn to reports circulating in the media that the Fund has waived sanctions for erring lecturers who failed to attend Conferences for which they were paid under its Conference Attendance Intervention Programme. Abdulmumin OniyangiAg. Director, Public Affairsfor the Executive Secretary in a