Gov. Makinde’s Education Agenda Gets Boost as Dr. OTOPE Sets to Distribute 30,000 Exercise Books
.…across 30 Schools in Egbeda/Ona-Ara Fed. Constituency In a laudable display of corporate social responsibility, Hon. Chief (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji, founder of OTOPE Foundation, a renowned humanitarian non-governmental organization, has embarked on an ambitious educational support project. Dr. OTOPE, also serving as Director-General of Oyo State Liaison Office for Abuja and Lagos, will distribute […]
JAMB Makes U-Turn, Announces Age Limit For 2024/2025 Varsity Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that tertiary institutions in Nigeria can admit students who will turn 16 years old by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session. This flexibility, as outlined in a circular issued on Thursday, permits institutions to enrol qualified candidates who meet all other admission criteria, regardless […]
Education for all: OTOPE Foundation Completes Beneficiaries’ Capturing for Free NECO GCE Registration
The OTOPE Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Hon. Chief (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE), on Monday 14th October, 2024 announced the successful completion of beneficiaries’ capturing for its free NECO GCE registration and tutorial program in Ona-Ara Local Government Area. This initiative, part of the foundation’s efforts to promote education and empowerment, provides Free […]
OTOPE Foundation Offers NECO GCE Scholarship with Tutorials to Egbeda-Ona Ara F.C
OTOPE Foundation Offers NECO GCE Scholarship with Tutorials to Egbeda-Ona Ara Federal Constituency In a landmark initiative, the OTOPE Foundation has announced a comprehensive scholarship program for residents of Egbeda and Ona Ara Local Governments to register for the NECO GCE examination. The Scholarship package includes; – Free NECO GCE registration – Comprehensive tutorials – […]
ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to FG: Meet Demands or Face Fresh Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the federal government a 14-day ultimatum to address its pending demands or risk another strike action. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodoke, accused the government of lacking commitment to executing agreements, some dating back to 2009. The union’s demands include: – Payment of withheld salaries due to […]
NECO Releases 2024 SSCE, 40 Schools In 17 States Implicated In Mass Cheating
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has disclosed that during the conduct of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states. Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters on Thursday in […]
JUST IN: Varsity lecturers embark on indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University, has declared an indefinite strike following the failure of the state government to meet the demands. The demands itemised by the union include non-implementation of the 2021 Memorandum of Action; increased funding for the university, non-payment of accumulated Earned Academic Allowances, non-institutionalisation of training for sponsorship […]
Fuel Scarcity/Hardship: State Govt. Postpone School Resumption Indefinitely
Fuel Scarcity/Hardship: State Govt Postpone School Resumption Indefinitely The Kano State Government has indefinitely postponed the resumption date for both primary and post-primary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session. The government cited “urgent reasons” for the postponement but did not provide specific details. The decision follows a similar move by the Edo State Government, which […]
WASSCE: NASS wades into controversy
The National Assembly yesterday waded into the controversy generated by the Federal Government’s plan to peg the age limit for students to write the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate, WASSCE, examination at 18 years. It will be recalled that the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, announced plans on Sunday by the federal government […]
NUT Condemns Government’s Decision To Ban Under-18 Students From WAEC, NECO Exams
Nigerian teachers under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Teachers have condemned the Federal Government’s decision to ban under-18 candidates from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council. It would be recalled that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Monday that the Nigerian government […]