Category Education

Newly appointed NAU VC, registrar unqualified – ASUU

The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has condemned the appointment of one Dr Benard Odoh, as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. According to the union, from all available evidence, Odoh is not a Full…

16 varsities to compete in University Duel competition

The much-anticipated University Duel and Smart Challenge 2024 kicked off this week, bringing together the brightest minds from 16 Nigerian universities to showcase their expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The competition, which blends academic knowledge with real-world problem-solving,…

Over 13,000 students participate in ASSEP quiz

Over 13,000 Senior Secondary School three students from four northeastern states participated in a quiz assessment under the Academic Science and STEM Education Program. A statement by ASSEP said that the assessment, which began on Tuesday, November 19, ended on…

Animation can address real-world challenges, says hub

Animation Hub, Lagos, said animation has the potential to tackle real-world challenges effectively. In a statement shared with The PUNCH, the co-founder of Animation Hub, Adetunwase Adenle, spoke about the importance of preparing young Nigerians for the digital era during…

Lafarge partners Ogun to address exam failures

Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled a Mathematics Masterclass for Senior Secondary School students in both public and private schools across Ewekoro and Sagamu Local Government Areas, where the company’s manufacturing plants are located. In a statement released on Tuesday, the…

SIFAX group chairman donates building to alma mater

Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has donated a fully equipped building to his alma mater, Baptist Grammar School, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State. The new facility includes a mini-conference room, staff toilets, a Home Economics laboratory, and accommodation for…

TAU among three varsities running PhD Physiotherapy —VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Thomas Adewumi University, Kwara State, Prof Francisca Oladipo, said the university is offering a First Degree in Physiotherapy, making it one of the only three universities in Nigeria to offer this advanced program. Speaking during a Zoom press…

CONUA berates union over industrial action

The Congress of University Academics has condemned what it described as “unfortunate and uncalled for” remarks by a leader of the Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, who referred to CONUA as a group of “charlatans.” In…