By AKANENO BASSEY Infrastructure Concerns Come to a Head CONCERNS over the quality of public infrastructure in Nsit Ibom have intensified following allegations surrounding a “model school” in Afaha Offiong, which critics claim failed to meet commissioning standards but is already in use. The situation has sparked a wider debate about governance, project execution, and the […]
DESOPADEC Intensifies Youth Sensitisation in Delta THE Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has stepped up efforts to counter the growing “school is scam” narrative among youths, extending its sensitisation campaign to students in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The initiative, part of the Commission’s monthly enlightenment programme, was held at […]
Fresh Ultimatum, Familiar Tensions THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for lecturers—an announcement that has reignited concerns over another potential disruption in Nigeria’s public universities. ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, made the declaration during a public lecture […]
Union Issues Fresh Ultimatum THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The directive was announced by ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, during a public lecture at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, in […]
Reforms, Rankings and Renewed Confidence AKWA Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has admitted 1,925 new students, marking a significant academic milestone that reflects the institution’s recent transformation and rising national profile. Speaking at the 31st matriculation ceremony, the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Essien, attributed the polytechnic’s progress to targeted reforms that have repositioned […]
Community-Driven Development in Asaba Asagba Azinge Flags Off Modern Primary School Project THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has performed the foundation-laying ceremony for the construction of the Asaba Modern Primary School at Obiaije Satellite Area in Asaba. The event, held on 24 March 2026, marked the formal commencement of a project aimed at […]
Nigerian Students Excel at Continental Spelling Contest NIGERIAN students delivered an impressive performance at the recently concluded African Spelling Bee held in Harare, Zimbabwe, securing top honours and reinforcing the country’s growing reputation in academic competitions. The event, which brought together young spellers from over 30 African countries, tested participants across multiple formats, including rapid-fire […]
Reclaiming Children’s Right to Culture AS the global arts community marked World Theatre Day 2026, the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) issued a passionate appeal to adults, educators, and theatre practitioners: take a child to the theatre. The call aligns with this year’s theme, “Staging the Rights of Children,” which […]
By INIOBONG AKPAN Strengthening Education Through Collective Responsibility GOVERNOR Umo Eno has called on teachers, school administrators, and community stakeholders to take ownership of educational facilities, urging them to safeguard public investments aimed at improving learning outcomes across the state. The governor made the appeal during the official flag-off of the distribution of teaching materials and […]
NABIL TEE Grassroots Intervention Targets Education Gaps IN a move aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure at the grassroots, the Urue Offong/Oruko Youth Vanguard has donated school desks to Urue Offong Oruko Technical College in Akwa Ibom State, underscoring the growing role of community-driven interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. The donation, presented during a formal ceremony […]