National Open University of Nigeria matriculate 17,804 students

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has matriculated 17,804 students, out of which 11,983 are for undergraduates while 5,821 for postgraduates. The 20th matriculation took place virtually across 103 study centres nationwide on Saturdayand is the first matriculation performed by vice-chancellor Olufemi Peters since his assumption of office on 11th February 2021. Prof Peters assured … Read more

We are ready to put the name of this institution on the global map – Provost College of Education, Ila Orangun

The new provost of the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Professor Jimoh Atanda Afolabi, has expressed his readiness to put the name of the institution on the global map through academic exploits. To achieve this, the Professor of Agric Economics noted, would require the cooperation of the students and the dedication of the staff … Read more

Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria schools

Artificial intelligence using a computer or machine to perform the functions of the human mind, even more. Before, when you talked about artificial intelligence, it was just things you could find in movies and story books. Many believed artificial intelligence wasn’t something real. Things like self-driving cars, a toothbrush that tells you the best way … Read more

Senate of the University of Ibadan recommends the reappointment of Prof. Ekanola as acting VC for another term of 6 months

– I am only interested in the decision of the Senate of the University, not about speculations. – Everybody talked and canvassed their opinions there and it was agreed that Ekanola should be reappointed Read the details below; The university’s Director of Communications, Mr Olatunji Oladejo has disclosed that the Senate of the University of … Read more

The deceased student of Osun State University wrote undertaking refusing medical help – Management

The Public Relations Officer of the Osun State University, Oshogbo, in person of Ademola Adesoji, on Monday, explained that Kamali, a spill-over student in the Department of Economics Education, College of Education, UNIOSUN, was said to have been injured in an accident that occurred on Thursday, April 29, 2021, while returning to his hostel on … Read more

Kano State Government orders students to go back to schools

Commissioner for Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru said in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Mr Aliyu Yusuf Kano State government directed on Sunday that pupils and students should return to school on Monday, May 17 since the Eid el-Fitri holiday is over. He also stated that defaulting pupils and students would be sanctioned. The … Read more

Academic Mentorship in African Universities, not encouraging – Experts

At a virtual symposium held in honour of Professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat of the department of Sociology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on his promotion to the rank of professor of Medical Sociology and Social problem. Experts advanced the need for lecturers across the country to democratise the education system in order to cater for a … Read more

It is now everyone’s duty to ensure out of school children are educated – HDI

The Executive Director of the Human Development Initiative, in person of Mrs Olufunso Owasanoye, at a two-day training workshop on monitoring basic education projects, themed, ‘One-Day Tracking Campaign’ said it is everyone’s duty to ensure that out-of-school children are given proper education. The event, which was organised for community members, was also attended by artisans … Read more

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announces the extension of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, in person of Prof Is’aq Oloyede on Saturday, announced the extension of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry till May 29. He announced the developments at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, saying it was the outcome of a two-day stakeholders’ meeting. He … Read more