…the 2023 World Book Day held at the Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has decried increasing flooding of pirated, badly published and printed books in open markets from authors and publishers who had earlier submitted good books for review. Soludo therefore instructed that on no
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Foundation donates N3.6m to 60 Enugu students for their WAEC/NECO registration
A group, Omenife N’ Oduma Charity Foundation has donated N3.6million to Senior Secondary School (SS3) students in support of their West African Examination Council (WAEC and National Examination Council (NECO) registration for 2023/2024 academic session from different schools in Oduma community in Aninri local government area of Enugu state. The beneficiaries of the maiden edition
Read moreAnambra’ll reclaim her center of excellence position in Education – Commissioner
…she expressed confidence that with the support of Principals, the state would reclaim her center of excellence position Anambra State government has warned that school Principals in the State would be held responsible for any act or omission resulting in examination malpractice during the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination for in school candidates.
Read moreUNIZIK VC lays foundation of N6.9m UBS building, says institution set for global relevance
The Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Charles Esimone has restated the institution’s commitment to making its Business School a business education destination. He also expressed confidence that the school would take center stage in Nigeria as best Business School with global relevance. Esimone spoke on Thursday at the institution during
Read moreDisquiet as Anambra teachers allege fraudulent deduction in salaries
By: Ifeoma Ejiofor There is disquiet among teachers in Anambra State who alleged that their take-home pay is being fraudulently fiddled with by certain officials. Some of the teachers who spoke with our correspondent in Ekwusigo Local Goverment Area of the state pointed out that the problem actually started in November last year. They claimed
Read moreNnewi monarch makes case for inclusive education for PWDs
…says inclusive education will boost the PWDs’ morale and give them a sense of belonging The longest serving monarch in Anambra State and traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu, has called on government at all levels to ensure inclusive education for persons with disabilities to enhance their productive capacities. Igwe Orizu who stated this
Read moreEducation commissioner pledges support for establishment of Schools in Anambra Correctional Centers
…as correctional center boss describes education and skills acquisition as strong factors in the rehabilitation process Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh has pledged support for establishment of schools in correctional cente. She described establishment of schools in correctional facilities as wonderful initiative, saying it offers the inmates opportunities of living a better
Read moreWAEC: We’ll hold supervisors responsible for exam malpractices
…as commissioner announces sack of all former WAEC Supervisors in the State with effect from 2023 Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh has announced that Supervisors of West African Examination Council (WAEC) would be held responsible for any form of examination malpractice. She said such actions would lead to fine and other purnishments
Read moreUnited States Varsities hold fairs in Pakistani
…Said the fair has been a wonderful opportunity for reps from across the US to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: After a three-year hiatus, Education-USA resumed the South Asia Tour which brought 20 United States higher education institutions (HEIs) to the country, with six of those universities touring Pakistan for the first time. Representatives of the institutions
Read moreMadrassa Students Urged To Spread Peace, Work For Development
…the out going students were handed over certificates and turbans PESHAWAR: Religious scholars have urged the outgoing students to play their due role in peace and developent of Pakistan as they were taught the course carrying both Islamic and modern subjects in the seminary. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at Jamia Islamia Al-Farooqia at
Read moreEducation: FG approves Hijab for female students
The Federal Government has approved the use of Hijab for female Muslim students. The news of the approval was contained in a circular dated February 1, 2023, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew David Adejo. The circular was sent to all Principals of all the 112 Federal Unity Colleges and Federal
Read moreAnambra sets up schools in 283 markets
The Anambra State government on Friday said it has established schools in 283 markets accross the State. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh stated this during a panel discussion at the on going Human Capacity Development conference holding at the International Convention Center Awka. She said the move is one of the measures by
Read moreHonest diligence still rewarding in academics – varsity don
…describes dishonesty and lack of diligence in academic activities as killer vices The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Stella Okunna has decried decreasing commitment and dedication to studies among undergraduates in tetiary institutions across the country. She described dishonesty and lack of diligence in academic activities as killer vices, urging
Read moreLASU management goes tough on indecent dress codes
…orders lecturers to ensure that no students are allowed into the classrooms when indecently dressed The Lagos State University(LASU), has released fifteen new dress codes considered indecent for its students on campus. The management also ordered lecturers to ensure that no students are allowed into the classrooms when indecently dressed. In a statement issued by
Read moreUNIZIK High School emerges best at NSE quiz competition
…Master Okoli- Joshua Uchenna of Unizik High School announced winner Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK High School, Awka, Anambra State has emerged best in the just concluded quiz competition on Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry organized by the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE). Master Okoli- Joshua Uchenna who represented the School in the keenly contested competition
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