EDUCATION

…Declares Monday Work-Free Day For Teachers ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this foundation, Olusola, is extending her lifelong commitment to empowering …

…Says It’s “Misrepresentation” Of Government’s Position ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has dismissed claims that students under the age of 18 are now prohibited from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chief Executive Officer, GACEM Films & Equipment, Mr. Adeniyi Famewo, has declared 50% discount on rentage of film equipment to gospel film makers and drama ministers. This statement was made by the CEO himself during the third day of the recently concluded free film school organized …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants in the State. According to a release e-signed by Prince ‘Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo State, and made available to the media …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – No fewer than 50 newly employed Auditors in the Ogun State Civil Service have been urged to aim for greater heights, demonstrate positive actions towards work, as well as acquire higher professional qualifications for efficient service delivery. The State Auditor-General, Mr. Lateef Balogun, made the …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State government has indicated its plans to set up Integrity Clubs in all public schools in Oyo State. According to a release e-signed by Prince ‘Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo State, and made available to the media by Oyo State …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified why no students from the South-East region have qualified for student loans. According to NELFUND, the issue stems from the fact that no institutions in the South-East have completed the necessary verification process required for their students to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI) hosted the 2nd Raheem Adisa Oloyo Annual Memorial Public Lecture on August 14, 2024 at the Raheem Oloyo International Conference Centre, The event which paid tribute to the late Dr. Raheem Adisa Oloyo, a revered former Rector …

…Describes Nursing As A Noble Calling BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Dr. Jeminat Omotade Sodimu, Provost of the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, has praised Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, for his substantial contributions to both the health and education sectors in Ogun State. …