The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has lauded the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for establishing…
Category: Education
ABU, UNESCO-ICHEI, IIOE to Host National Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence in Education
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A national dialogue aimed at guiding the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigerian higher education will be held in Abuja on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The…
Plateau Governor Commiserate with Families of Students who Died in Collapsed School Building
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep sympathy to the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, who died in the collapse of a…
Katsina: Gov Radda Donates 41-seater Coaster Bus to Federal University Daura
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Katsina State Government under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has donated a 41-seater Coaster Bus to the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. Contained in a…
Federal Varsity Daura Prepares Staffers on Legal Challenges
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Federal University of Transportation, Daura under the leadership of its pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Hon. Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, has organized its first capacity building workshop for both academic…
UNICEF praises Kano Governor for commitment to education
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for his commitment to improving the education sector. This was contained in a statement issued…
ACF Hails Gov. Yusuf’s declaration of state of emergency on Education
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the declaration of state of emergency on education in Kano as unique transformation agenda that will restore lost glory in Northern region. Chairman, ACF Board…
Dangote Pledges Additional Students’ Hostels, Others To ADUSTECH
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chancellor of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH), Wudil,Kano State, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged to construct three additional students’ hostel blocks and a befitting Senate…
Additional 12 state-owned tertiary institutions submit student data to NELFUND
The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the onboarding of an additional 12 state government-owned tertiary institutions to the student loan application portal. This is disclosed in a statement…
NOUN, CHRDEI Empower 185 Youths with ICT Skills
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the Centre for Human Resource Development and Empowerment Initiative (CHRDEI) have successfully trained 185 students in Information and Communication Technology…
Strike not imminent – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that strike is not imminent, if the Federal Government implements the agreements reached, in the next two weeks. Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, President of…
Kano Govt Grants N25m To CRCs To Repair Primary, Secondary Schools
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has given N25 million each to the Community Re-orientation Commitees (CRCs) in the 44 local government areas in the state to enable them carry out minor…
Kano Govt Grants N25m To CRCs To Repair Primary, Secondary Schools
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has given N25 million each to the Community Re-orientation Committees(CRCs) in the 44 local government areas in the state to enable them carry out minor repairs…
KEDCO Reconnects Dangote Varsity, Following Dangote, Kano Govt’s Intervention
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Electricity Distribution Company(KEDCO) has reconnected Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH) to the National Grid after several days of darkness suffered by the university’s community. A…
Dangote Invests N100M In Kano Varsity’s Power Restoration, Mulls Alternative Energy Solutions
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote has announced plans to provide alternative energy sources for a lasting solution to resolve energy crisis confronting Aliko Dangote University of Science and…
Power restored at Aliko Dangote varsity after KEDCO disconnection
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has reconnected power supply to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, after the payment of N100 million. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Yakasai, confirmed…
Kano Govt Mulls Establishing Libraries In All 44 LGAs
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has expressed its determination to provide befitting and well-equipped public libraries in all the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Acting Executive Secretary of…
Kano govt to host major education recovery conference
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Kano State Government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an…
Ododo To Immortalise Slain Students Of Kogi Varsity, Assured Of Improved Security
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday promised to immortalize two slain students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, James Anajuwe and Caleb…
Kano/Jigawa NASU Tasks Kano Govt On Salary Increment For Dangote, Maitama Sule Varsities
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions,Kano/Jigawa States Council, has asked Kano State Government to immediately implement the 25 percent and 35 percent salary Increment for staff…
Aliko Dangote Varsity Struggles As KEDCO Disconnects Electricity Supply
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH), Wudil,Kano State,is operating under precarious circumstances following the disconnection of the institution’s electricity supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company(KEDCO). KEDCO…
NUC approves four more programmes for ABU Distance Learning Centre
By Abdullahi Alhassan,Kaduna National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment and running of four more programmes at the Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, effective from the 2023/2024 academic session….
Kano-LEADS Advocates for Community Schools’ Revitalization
By Mustapha Salisu Kano Leadership Enlightenment and Advocacy for Development Initiatives (Kano-LEADS), a Non-Governmental Organization, has launched an advocacy visit to various community schools within and outside Kano metropolis. PRIME TIME NEWS…
Kano: Gov. Yusuf approves release of N4.8 billion for renovation of schools, construction of additional classrooms
… Engages 1, 600 school guards across 44 LGAs for safety of students, school infrastructure The Kano State government has disbursed cheques totaling over N1.9 billion to the Chairmen of the Community…
Gov. Yusuf invests N3bn in classroom infrastructure development
Kano State Government says it has invested N3 billion on classroom infrastructure development across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Gov. Abba Yusuf stated this on Tuesday at a stakeholders…