Education Archives - Page 6 of 26

Jul

23

2025

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa to Commission New Classroom Blocks at Abam High School

Abia State, Education, News, Ohafia, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Education, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

In a bid to boost educational infrastructure and promote quality learning in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, the Member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (OKE ABBA 1 of Ohafia), has concluded inspection of the newly completed classroom blocks at Abam High School, Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA. The lawmaker visited the school on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, where he assessed the completed construction of a modern 3-classroom block aimed at creating a more conducive learning environment for students. The official commissioning of the project is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025. This development marks a major…

Jul

16

2025

By Tunde Agabi

Traditional Ruler, Community Leaders Decry Plan to Demolish New Classroom Block in Abia

Abia State, Education, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Breaking, Education, Metro

King Larry Ogbonnaya Agwu, the traditional ruler of Ajata-na-Igu Autonomous Community in Ikwuano Local Government Area (LGA), has strongly opposed plans to demolish a newly built four-classroom block at Umuigu Central School to make way for a proposed model classroom block by the Abia State Government. The announcement has sparked outrage among community leaders and residents, who view the move as unnecessary and potentially malicious. The controversy arose following reports of ongoing demolitions of dilapidated classrooms at the school, prompting King Larry to intervene. “If you demolish the whole classrooms in the school, including the newly built one, will our…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Breaking News: JAMB Sets Minimum Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Education, NewsEducation, JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the minimum admissible scores for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the board, the minimum cut-off marks are: – Universities: 150 – Polytechnics: 100 – Colleges of Education: 100 – Colleges of Nursing Sciences: 140 These cut-off marks were agreed upon by stakeholders, including heads of tertiary institutions, during the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja. While institutions can set their own cut-off marks above the national minimum, they cannot admit candidates with scores below these thresholds. The establishment of minimum cut-off marks aims to strike a balance between maintaining academic…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Cracks Down on Textbook Extortion, Vows Zero Tolerance for Academic Misconduct

Abia State, Education, NewsAbia State, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Education

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic's Rector, Dr. Okoro, has announced a strict ban on lecturers forcing students to buy specific textbooks, deeming the practice extortionate and unacceptable. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families, particularly when the textbooks are pricey, unnecessary, or unrelated to the curriculum. Dr. Okoro condemned the act, describing it as inappropriate and unacceptable, and revealed that some lecturers have exploited the practice to engage in unethical behaviors, including extortion and "sex for grades," which he declared will no longer be tolerated. "It is no longer business as usual," Dr. Okoro stated, emphasizing…

May

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Ministry Of Arts, Culture and Tourism Celebrates 2025 World Day For Cultural Diversity, Dialogue & Development

Education, Metro, NewsEducation, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Metro, Opinion

Press Release Abuja, Nigeria, May 21, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy joins the global community in commemorating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day set aside every year by UNESCO to honour the power of culture in fostering peace, inclusion and sustainable development across nations. This annual observance, held on May 21, reminds us all of the richness in our differences and the importance of intercultural dialogue in promoting understanding, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. It is a moment to reflect on how cultural diversity strengthens the…