Education
STICOMMS: AUST Holds Maiden Science Communications Confab Next Week
The maiden edition of Nigeria’s Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference (STICOMMS), is set to hold next week, January 20-22, 2026, at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. With the theme “Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development,” the conference according to a media report issued and e-signed by Chairman,…
Foundation Launches Initiatives to Encourage ICT, Reading Culture In Okposi Okwu community
By Alex Odeh A foundation, Nwani and Akanele Chuku Foundation and the Iveoma Development Network in Okposi Okwu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has launched a human capital development initiative aimed at increasing access to education, digital skills, and lifelong learning for young people in the community. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony…
hither the Nigerian University System? III
hither the Nigerian University System? III By Prof MK Othman As I was concluding this article last week, news broke of a significant milestone in the ASUU-FGN impasse: FGN and ASUU had signed a comprehensive agreement signaling the end of the 8-year ASUU industrial action. It was an impasse that cost billions of Naira in…
Whither the Nigerian University System? II
By Prof MK Othman As mentioned in the first part of this piece, government officials and others questioning the university’s autonomy are either ignorant of the law or being mischievous. The university must be an autonomous system to fulfill its fundamental role in nation-building and to preserve the integrity of its certificates, which are…
AE-FUNAI Announces Nwachukwu As New Vice-Chancellor
By Alex Odeh Professor Daniel Nwachukwu has emerged as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AEFUNAI), Ebonyi State, pledging to drive infrastructural development, academic innovation and enhanced global visibility for the institution. Speaking after the selection exercise on Saturday in Abakaliki, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…
CDS ASSURES NIPSS OF IMPROVED COLLABORATION
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Olufemi Oluyede has assured the Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo of improved collaboration between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the foremost Policy Institution in Nigeria. General Oluyede gave the assurance on…
Whither the Nigerian University System?
By Prof MK Othman Relative peace is gradually returning to university campuses after over a decade of unrest and agitation by ASUU and other university unions. Thanks to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s attentive listening and the union leaders’ willingness to resolve contentious issues through a give–and–take approach. All man-made problems can be solved through…
Ado LGA Chairman Congratulates Och’idoma on Appointment as FUO Chancellor
By Onwe Wisdom| Pan Afric Reporters The Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Engr. Sunny Oche, has warmly congratulated His Royal Majesty, the Och’idoma, Agaba-idu Dr. Elaigwu John Odogbo, on his appointment as Chancellor of the Federal University of Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, describing the honour as a proud moment for Idomaland and Benue…
I Have Embarked on Reforms Geared Towards Revitalizing Higher Education In Nigeria–Tinubu
By Alex Odeh Owing to the challenges facing tertiary institutions in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration has embarked on reforms geared towards revitalizing higher education in Nigeria, reiterating that working in partnership with our Universities will improve funding, upgrade infrastructure,support curettage research ,and enhance the welfare of staff and students. President…
NASS Clerk Ogunlana Flags Off Directors’ Leadership Training
…..Warns Against Indiscipline, Illegal Picketing The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamaru Ogunlana, on Monday declared open a three-day capacity building programme for Directors of the National Assembly in Kano, emphasizing the need for stronger institutional discipline, improved corporate governance and sustained staff welfare. Speaking at the event held in Kano,…