The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, has approved the appointment of Mrs Margaret Oluyemisi Abifarin as the institution’s substantive Polytechnic Librarian following her successful performance in the selection interview. Abifarin joined the Polytechnic in 2013 as Principal Librarian cum Serial Librarian and rose to the rank of Chief Librarian in 2020. Before joining
Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, has inspected the institution’s Stores Unit as part of her commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. Accompanied by her team, Dr Awuzie was received by the Head of the Unit, Mr Wilfred Agbo, who
Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, has inaugurated the newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) executives, urging them to uphold integrity, unity, and service throughout their tenure. The election resulted in Comrade Anuluonye Ifechukwu Joseph of Electrical/Electronic Engineering being elected
Dr. (Mrs.) Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe, rector, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, held its 8th Solemn Assembly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the institution’s 1,000-capacity auditorium under the theme “Greater Heights.” The event, led by the Rector, Dr (Mrs.) Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe, featured vibrant worship, intercessory prayers and a special rendition
All over the world, schools are going green — swapping concrete jungles for eco-friendly classrooms powered by the sun and designed to protect the planet. In Nigeria, that movement is slowly taking root, and one community on the Lagos lagoon is leading the charge. For the children of Saga, a small riverine settlement near Lagos,
For many years, girls in Nigerian schools were told that science and technology were not for them — that those subjects were better left for the boys. Nevertheless, in classrooms, coding hubs, and community centres across the country, that story is changing fast. A quiet revolution is unfolding as more girls are beginning to see
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is steering a new wave of reform in Nigeria’s basic education sector by formally introducing sign language into all primary and junior schools. The announcement was made by Executive Secretary Aisha Garba during the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child in Abuja, under the theme “Lead a Change: Learn
In a bid to promote excellence and fairness in the education system, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates for what it calls “exceptional admission” into Nigerian universities. These candidates, all under 16 years old as of September 2025, did not just pass an examination — they underwent one of
The Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kano Field Office to tackle the increasing learning crisis in Katsina’s education sector. The partnership aims to gather and train stakeholders to develop solutions to improve education quality and access. Similarly, the collaboration will enhance children’s numeracy and
Bowen University Honours Capt. Edward Boyo (2nd left) with Honorary Doctorate Degree Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa (Doctor of Business Administration), on Capt. Edward Boyo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Landover Company and Managing Director of Overland Airways.The university conferred the degree on him at its
