Education
Enugu begins construction work on tech hub centres
Enugu State Government says it has commenced construction work in Enugu and Obollo Afor on tech hub and youth innovation centres.
A statement by the state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Obi Kama, stated that the project was initiated by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to take technology-driven innovations to the grassroots.
He said the target of the administration “is to turn Enugu into a tech tourism state within the next three years by bringing in the best tech solutions and innovations through localisation and consequently increase the state Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by at least 15 per cent.”
The commissioner added that “the hub also targets to create more than 1,500 small-scale tech businesses in the region; employ more than 10,000 youths within the short space of time”.
Kama listed some of the services to be rendered at the centres for the benefit of the people of Enugu State, especially the youth, as computer training programmes, solar skills acquisition training, computer coding, web site designs, graphic designs, confectionaries and hands-on technical skills training.
He stated that “the centres will be equipped with computer sets, solar power source, 100 KVA Generator, internet access, training tools and consumables.”
He explained that the facilities being installed at the centres are state-of-the-art “in line with Governor Ugwuanyi’s vision for ICT and technical skills acquisition for employment generation and wealth creation.”.
Kama noted that “Enugu State, over the years, has been rated the highest academic hub of the southern Nigeria, hosting more than 10 indigenous universities, polytechnic and colleges of education”, which turn out great number of first-class and second-class graduates in the science-related courses.
Education
NASU, SSANU end strike, direct members to resume work Monday
NASU, SSANU end strike, direct members to resume work Monday
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have ended their one-week warning strike.
They have therefore directed their members to resume work on Monday March 25.
The leadership of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) also directed its members to resume duty Monday.
The union however gave the federal government two weeks to pay the withheld salaries.
President of NAAT, Ibeji Nwokoma, said his association had suspended the warning strike and would be meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Education on Wednesday afternoon.
The Reps Committee had invited the three university – based unions that went on strike alongside the Minister of Education in order to find an amicable resolution of the issues that led to the strike.
In a circular to its branch chairmen, the JAC of SSANU and NASU, directed members in the universities and Inter-University centers to resume duty on Monday.
The circular, titled: “Re: 7-Days Warning Strike”, was signed by Prince Peters Adeyemi, NASU General Secretary and Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU President.
It read in part, “The leadership of National Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) acknowledge and commend the courage, tenacity. commitment and resoluteness of members of the two Unions in effectively prosecuting the 7-day warning strike action across the branches.
“After evaluating the 7-day warning strike that commenced on Monday, 18th March, 2024, the JAC confirmed that the tempo of the warning strike has been massive, comprehensive and total in most of our Universities and Inter-University Centres.
“It therefore salutes the dedication, resoluteness and loyalty of members to the cause of the Union’s struggle for the payment of 4 months’ withheld salaries. We are proud of your concerted efforts.
“Consequently, you are hereby informed that the 7-day warning strike shall end at midnight of Sunday, 24th March, 2024 and normal work will resume on Monday, 25th March, 2024.
“While assuring you that the struggle for the payment of the four months’ withheld salaries is ongoing, further issues such as Renegotiation of Year 2009 FGN/NASU and SSANU Agreements, Payment of N50 Billion Earned Allowances and others will continue to receive the same attention.
“Therefore, JAC leadership will continue meaningful engagement with the relevant government agencies in both executive and legislative arms and you will be duly notified of the next line of action(s) to be taken.”
Education
BREAKING: WAEC releases results of first CB-WASSCE
BREAKING: WAEC releases results of first CB-WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released the results of the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB- WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series.
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The examination was held between Wednesday, January 31, and Saturday, February 17, 2024.
A total of 8,139 candidates sat the examination at 140 CBT centres nationwide.
BREAKING: WAEC releases results of first CB-WASSCE
Education
WAEC blacklists Abia schools over malpractice
WAEC blacklists Abia schools over malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has barred some secondary schools in Abia State from participating in the regional body’s examination over involvement in examination malpractice.
Commissioner for Education Prof. Uche Eme Uche, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia, the state capital, said that the state had just been informed by WAEC about the development.
Although she didn’t disclose the affected schools, the commissioner noted that most of the schools affected were private schools.
The Commissioner, who frowned at any act capable of tarnishing the image of the state, said the operational licences of the affected schools would be withdrawn as a deterrent to others.
She explained that the state supported the action by WAEC as it would help halt the lowering of academic standards in schools by some dubious operators.
Uche said the state had previously shut down some of the affected schools due to their unwholesome practices,but they continued to cut corners.
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Speaking earlier, Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the state governor, Dr Alex Otti had approved the immediate renovation of 170 primary and 51 public secondary schools across the state.
He said 10 primary and three secondary schools would be selected from each of the 17 Local Government Areas in the state.
The renovation, according to him, is to give a facelift to public schools in the state and make them conducive and attractive for learning.
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