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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reacted on the decision of the Nigerian government to reverse its earlier decision to reopen schools. The federal government had earlier said students in graduating classes would be allowed to resume ahead of examinations. The examination body stated that the public would be updated when WAEC’s final decisions …
The state commissioner for education, science and technology, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said that Governor Seyi Makinde-led government is still assessing the situation, Nigerian Tribune reports. Report also has it that the commissioner, however, noted that the state’s schools remained open with students in SSS3 continuing preparation for WASSCE. The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, had on …
Abdulrahman Safau Omowumi, a 20-year-old student of Bathelomew College of Health Technology (BCHT), Shao Kwara State was allegedly raped and hacked to death at Gerewu, Ilorin, Kwara State. The deceased was reportedly undergoing internship at ABEBI Hospital, Gerewu, and temporarily living with her uncle at Gerewu, due to nearness to her place of attachment. It …
Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State, National Diploma (ND) part-time programmes admission form for the 2020/2021 academic session is now on sale. See the requirements and how to apply for OGITECH ND part-time form below. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Ogun State Institute of Technology, IGBESA (OGITECH) National …
The federal government yesterday in Abuja reversed its earlier announcement, authorising schools to reopen for students participating in Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and Junior Secondary Certificate Examinations (JSCE). It said the schools under the control of the Ministry of Education would remain close until it is safe to reopen them. It also cancelled Nigeria’s …
A bill that tends to jail randy lecturers found guilty of abusing and sexually harassing female undergraduate students in tertiary institutions has been passed by the Nigerian senate. The bill titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prevent, prohibit and redress Sexual Harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions and for matters concerned therewith, 2019’, …
The authorities of the Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) released a secular containing guidelines to the school’s examination to be taken online due to COVID-19. In the secular that has since gone viral, the university management pleaded with parents to act as invigilators during the course of the exams to prevent their wards from cheating. See …
Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) Part-time Admission Form Details LATEST UPDATE: The application deadline is July 24th, 2020. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into any of the under- listed programmes in the School of Part-Time Studies (SPTS) of the Polytechnic for the 2020/2021 Academic Session. LASPOTECH 6-SEMESTER ND & HND WEEKEND PART-TIME …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that the use of face mask will be compulsory for candidates that will be taking the Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), which is to commence on August 3. This was disclosed by the Head of National Office of the organisation in Nigeria, Mr Patrick Areghan, at a …
The Federal Government has announced that the disinfection of schools against the spread of COVID-19 in preparation for the resumption of class activities has begun today Tuesday July 7, 2020. This was disclosed by the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood, in Abuja at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. According to the …
Finally, the long awaited school reopening in Oyo State has swung into action. Both primary and secondary schools have officially reopen for academic activities today in Oyo state. This comes after the state government took practical steps to ensure safety guidelines were put in place to ensure the safety of both students and teachers. Student …
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Benue State University (BSU), Prof Godwin Achinge has been confirmed dead days after testing positive for Coronavirus. The deceased who was also the vice-chairman of Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19, died on Sunday July 5, at an undisclosed hospital in Jos, the Plateau State capital. This was confirmed by a member …
