The first female President of the Student Union Government, SUG, University of Calabar, Blessing Alims has clarified why she appointed 50 individuals for advisory roles in her administration. The student of political science was elected as SUG president on June 14. Alims, on August 1, announced the appointment of the 50 aides in a now-viral…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new governing councils for several federal universities and tertiary institutions. The appointments were announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngalale on Wednesday. The appointed chairmen and members of the governing councils are: NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE (1) Temi Harriman — Chairman (2) Adeola…
Again,the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB,has said it would not offer admission to candidates below the age of 16 years in its 2024/2025 admission session. The board which vowed to enforce the directive of the Minister of Education,Prof. Tahir Mamman that candidates below the age of 16 should not be admitted into tertiary institutions,…
Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens. In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only prioritize educational access but also invest in quality, innovation, and inclusivity, setting benchmarks for others to follow. In this article, we delve…
GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, for three months following allegations of sexual harassment against a female student. A letter signed by the school’s registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, dated July 30, 2024 stated that Ndukwe would be investigated and…