Children Described as Future of Society DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called for collective efforts toward protecting and empowering children as Nigeria marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The governor, in a goodwill message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said children remain critical to the future of society and must […]
DOU Begins Admission Process DENNIS Osadebay University has announced the commencement of admissions into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Delta State-owned institution invited candidates who selected the university as their first choice in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored at least 150 to apply for admission. Change of […]
University Lecturers Reject Proposal to Abolish ‘Irrelevant’ Courses THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the Federal Government’s reported proposal to abolish selected university courses considered “irrelevant,” describing the move as a dangerous approach to solving Nigeria’s education and unemployment challenges. During a press briefing held in Kano, the ASUU Kano Zone warned that […]
Librarian Laments Decline in Reading Habit A professional librarian has expressed concern over what he described as the steady decline in reading culture among Nigerians, warning that many people no longer read for knowledge, creativity, or personal development. A librarian with the National Library Kaduna, Muhammad Umar, has decried the poor reading culture among Nigerians […]
Growing Frustration Over Unfulfilled Promises THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has raised fresh concerns over what it described as the Federal Government’s slow and uncoordinated implementation of the 2025 agreement reached with the union, warning that continued delays could erode the fragile trust built during negotiations. Speaking during a press briefing […]
UNICEF, UNICAL Launch Campaign Against Open Defecation UNICEF Nigeria and University of Calabar have partnered to tackle open defecation and improve sanitation standards within the university community, as concerns grow over hygiene, public health and environmental safety in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The collaboration is aimed at promoting healthier sanitary practices, strengthening awareness campaigns and […]
State Rolls Out Support for Vulnerable Learners THE Delta State Government has commenced the disbursement of its 2025 scholarship scheme targeted at children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities. The initiative, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusive education and social protection. Disbursement Timeline and Process According to […]
FG Targets Adult Literacy Expansion With Dedicated Education Radio Station THE Federal Government is considering the establishment of a dedicated radio station aimed at expanding access to adult and non-formal education across Nigeria, in what officials describe as part of a broader strategy to reach underserved and hard-to-reach populations through low-cost learning platforms. The proposed […]
UTME Scores Rise Sharply as Admission Competition Deepens Across Nigeria THE competition for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is expected to intensify further following a sharp rise in the number of candidates scoring 200 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a development education stakeholders say reflects both improving exam familiarity and […]
Neglected School Raises Questions Over Oil Wealth FRESH concerns have emerged over the state of public education infrastructure in parts of Akwa Ibom State following reports that the only school serving an oil-producing community has fallen into severe disrepair despite the state’s substantial revenue earnings from crude oil allocations. The report has reignited debate around […]