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 JAMB warns parents against registering minors for UTME By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned parents against enrolling minors for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, gave the warning while reacting to a suit, filed by one Mrs. Ifeanyi Eke against the board […]

TETFund inaugurates 3 Committees to entrench knowledge economy in Nigeria  By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund) has inaugurated three ad hoc committees which are saddled with the task of upscaling skills development and   strengthening the Fund’s intervention activities nationwide. One of the Committees is by to see the operationalisation of […]

  2024 UTME: Over 260,000 candidates sit for Mock exam in 793 centres By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja Over 260,000 candidates Thursday, sat for this year’s Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Mock UTME) across 793 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country.  Registrar of JAMB, Prof.  Ishaq Oloyede, made this known after monitoring the mock […]

  Education, research shape future of nations — Mamman By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja  The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, speaking at the 2024 West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Conference in Abuja, emphasized the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of nations. Speaking at the opening ceremony Thursday, […]

  BESDA/UBEC: Bobboyi inspects vocational schools in Suleja, says 51 constructed in 17 states By Uji A . Iliyasu Abuja The Exective Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, Wednesday, called for concerted efforts to address the problem of out-of-school children in the country. Bobboyi made the call during inspection visit to […]

  Stakeholders call for massive investment in research to solve Africa’s developmental challenges By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja Stakeholders have called for massive investment in research to address the developmental needs confronting Africa. Chief Executive Officer of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), Dr. Boubakar Barry, made the call while fielding […]

  Minister lauds BUK for positive roles in education sector By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Minister of Education Prof. Mamman Tahir, has commended Bayero University, Kano, (BUK) for being a beacon of  positive, progressive and rapid scientific development in the nation’s education sector.  Tahir gave the commendation while inaugurating the centre for teaching, learning, […]

FG to establish skill, innovation centres nationwide By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has disclosed that it would establish over 24 skills and innovation centres across the country to assist Nigerians release their potentials towards boosting their productivity. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this […]

                                        Dr Ahmed Aliyu    Between leadership and vision By Sadiq Khasim Usman I am compelled to talk about the governor of Sokoto state, Dr Ahmed Aliyu  because it is time we sang the praises of […]

  UK quality assurance agency appoints NUC’s Maiyaki into advisory committee By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja  The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom has appointed the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris J. Maiyaki, into its International Advisory Committee (IAC). Maiyaki’s appointment, which was conveyed in a letter by […]