Education

Akwa Ibom SUBEB begins 1,000 teachers’ recruitment

Akwa Ibom SUBEB begins 1,000 teachers’ recruitment

June 30, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced plans to recruit 1,000 qualified teachers to fill vacancies in public primary and junior secondary schools in the state.

In a statement signed on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk said the recruitment exercise is designed to improve the teacher-pupil ratio, enhance learning outcomes and strengthen the delivery of quality basic education in line with the Akwa Ibom State Government’s ARISE Agenda.

Eno urges corps members to leave lasting legacy

Eno urges corps members to leave lasting legacy

June 30, 2026 Markup 0

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to serve with dedication, patriotism and integrity, and to leave a lasting legacy in their host communities.

The governor gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the orientation course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, in Nsit Atai Local Government Area.

OYOM secures court leave over maritime university

OYOM secures court leave over maritime university

June 21, 2026 Markup 0

The Oro Youth Movement (OYOM), formally incorporated as the Oron Youth Progressive Assembly, has announced that it has secured leave from the Federal High Court to proceed with a suit seeking the full implementation of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO).

In a statement issued on 18 June 2026, OYOM described the court’s decision as a significant step in its campaign to ensure the law establishing the institution is implemented.

NAS marks World Drug Day with school outreach in Bayelsa

NAS marks World Drug Day with school outreach in Bayelsa

June 21, 2026 Markup 0

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has intensified efforts to combat drug abuse through an awareness campaign in secondary schools across Bayelsa State.

Members of the Oxbow Marino Deck commemorated the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with an educational outreach at Community Secondary School, Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa.

The event was held under the global theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses.”

Don advocates multidisciplinary management education

Don advocates multidisciplinary management education

May 24, 2026 Markup 0

Scholars, policymakers, industry leaders and development practitioners have been urged to embrace multidisciplinary collaboration as a critical strategy in addressing complex global and societal challenges in the 21st century.

The call was made by Mondy S. Gold while delivering the keynote address at the maiden virtual international conference organised by the Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, in collaboration with the African Policy and Research Consortium.

Etuk’s ISADOK earns academic praise

Etuk’s ISADOK earns academic praise

May 3, 2026 Markup 0

A theatrical production directed by a student of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has set a new assessment standard in directing concept, according to Professor Imo Emenyi of the university’s Department of English.

Emenyi asserted while serving as external examiner during the staging of Professor Uwemedimo Atakpo’s play, ISADOK, presented as part of the requirements for the award of a doctorate in Theatre and Film Studies to Mr Asukwo Etuk.

DELSU seeks support to sustain excellence

DELSU seeks support to sustain excellence

April 29, 2026 Markup 0

The Vice-Chancellor, Samuel Asagba, appealed on Tuesday during a media briefing at the university’s campus in Abraka, held to formally announce the institution’s 18th convocation ceremony.

nationwideAsagba said DELSU had come of age, noting that the latest Times Higher Education ranking placed it as Nigeria’s best state university and 12th overall among universities in the country.

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

April 29, 2026 Markup 0

The Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Tuesday donated 100 double-bunk beds, 200 mattresses and 10 laptops to the Bayelsa State College of Nursing Sciences, Tombia-Ekpetiama, in a major intervention aimed at improving students’ welfare and strengthening healthcare education.

The EDTF said the donation forms part of its broader commitment to enhancing learning environments and advancing educational development across institutions in the state.

Curriculum reform that prioritises practical skills, innovation and global relevance has become imperative for Nigerian universities to remain competitive, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe has said. Egbe, Registrar of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State, stated this on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that universities in the country are struggling for relevance due to outdated curricula.

Outdated curricula stall Nigerian universities’ global relevance – Egbe

April 26, 2026 Markup 0

Curriculum reform that prioritises practical skills, innovation and global relevance has become imperative for Nigerian universities to remain competitive, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe has said.

Egbe, Registrar of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State, stated this on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that universities in the country are struggling for relevance due to outdated curricula.

CBN: We’re building resilient economy for Nigerians

CBN: We’re building resilient economy for Nigerians

April 26, 2026 Markup 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is strengthening efforts to build a resilient economy capable of supporting the aspirations of Nigerians.

The CBN Deputy Governor for Corporate Services, Ms Emem Usoro, made this known at the weekend in Ikot Akpadem, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following her conferment with an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Honoris Causa, at the combined 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th convocation ceremonies of Akwa Ibom State University.

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

April 18, 2026 Markup 0

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has matriculated 2,101 students into its 2025/2026 full-time and School of Industrial and Continuing Education programmes.

The Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, Dr Samuel Onoji, administered the institute’s oath to the new students on Friday. He was represented at the ceremony by the Director of Research and Development, Dr Tina Isichei.

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

April 7, 2026 Markup 0

Lagos State University (LASU) has installed Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, as its sixth chancellor.

The investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, was presided over by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the visitor to the university.

The event was attended by members of the institution’s Governing Council, management staff and traditional rulers.

Sanwo-Olu tours mega Ajegunle School ahead of inauguration

Sanwo-Olu tours mega Ajegunle School ahead of inauguration

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inspected the newly completed Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle ahead of its official commissioning in the coming days.

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the 36 schools within the complex, a flagship project of the Sanwo-Olu administration.

FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number

FG to scrap common entrance, track pupils digitally

March 22, 2026 Markup 0

He explained that the proposed reforms are designed to improve access to education and ensure better monitoring of pupils nationwide. According to him, the common entrance examination will be phased out and replaced with a more comprehensive evaluation system based on continuous assessment.

“It will be replaced by Continuous Assessment (CA), which will reflect a pupil’s performance from primary one. Even if a pupil transfers from one school to another, the record will follow them,” he said.

DELSU matriculates 9,498 students for 2025/2026 academic session

DELSU matriculates 9,498 students for 2025/2026 academic session

February 15, 2026 Markup 0

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has matriculated 9,498 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The matriculation oath was administered to the freshers on Saturday in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of DELSU, Prof. Samuel Asagba, said the students were among tens of thousands of candidates who applied for admission into the university.

FedPoly cautions students against cultism, sexual misconduct

FedPoly cautions students against cultism, sexual misconduct

January 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, has warned students against cultism, sexual misconduct, examination malpractice and other antisocial behaviours, stressing that such acts will not be tolerated within the institution.

The Rector, Mrs Eduma Essien, gave the warning on Tuesday during the 12th orientation programme for newly admitted students at the polytechnic in Ukana.

N’Delta university building department enrolls inaugural cohort into NIOB 

N/Delta University building department inducts pioneer graduates into NIOB

January 17, 2026 Markup 0

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University, in Bayelsa State, on Friday enrolled its inaugural cohort into the Nigerian Institute of Building. 

The ceremony, held within the institution, centred on the theme: Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating, and Inspiring in the Construction 4.0 Era. 

In his address, Dr Christopher Belonwu, Acting Head of Department (HOD) for Building, characterised the event as a day of realisation, introspection, and profound elation.

Bayelsa Education Trust Fund seeks stronger media partnership

Bayelsa Education Trust Fund seeks stronger media partnership

January 16, 2026 Markup 0

The Bayelsa Education Trust Fund (EDTF) has called for a stronger partnership with the media to advance education and promote sustainable development in the state.

The appeal was made on Thursday by the Chairman of the EDTF, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, during a familiarisation visit to the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council. Agbiki led the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Prof. Ebimieowei Etebu, and other members of the newly inaugurated Board on the visit.

PAP sends 34 postgraduate scholars to UK universities

PAP sends 34 postgraduate scholars to UK universities

January 9, 2026 Markup 0

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), on Thursday, dispatched an additional cohort of 34 foreign postgraduate scholarship recipients to various universities in the United Kingdom for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The scholars’ courses of study include data science, fintech analytics, cybersecurity, international energy law and policy, construction project management, public health, agri-food technology, and electrical and petroleum engineering, among others.

Essien joins maiden ICLM/APU executive doctorate graduands

Essien joins maiden ICLM/APU executive doctorate graduands

December 31, 2025 Markup 0

The Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Dr Rosalyn Essien, has earned an Executive Professional Doctorate Degree in Public Administration and Leadership (DPAL).

Dr Essien, a seasoned public administrator, peace-building scholar and governance professional, was among the pioneer graduands of the Institute of Corporate Leadership and Mentorship (ICLM) and Appleton Private University (APU) awarded the Executive Professional Doctorate Degree.

Eno urges corps members to avoid night travel

Eno urges corps members to avoid night travel

December 9, 2025 Markup 0

“Most of the unfortunate losses we have recorded in the scheme have resulted from night travel. Please, be wise and prioritise your safety,” Eno said.

He urged corps members to board vehicles only at designated motor parks with properly documented passenger manifests and to share their locations with friends and family.

Police, ministry meet principals over rising fake news, school threats

Police, ministry meet principals over rising fake news, school threats

December 3, 2025 Markup 0

Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Umoh, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to maintaining safe and conducive learning environments across the state.

He said the ministry would continue enforcing school policies, enhancing administrative oversight, and partnering with the police to roll out statewide awareness campaigns.

NYSC urges Akwa Ibom to fast-track camp reconstruction

NYSC urges Akwa Ibom to fast-track camp reconstruction

November 22, 2025 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Sam Pepple, has appealed to the state government to expedite the reconstruction of the permanent orientation camp in Nsit Atai.

Pepple appealed on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the NYSC 2025 Batch ‘C’ corps members at the Ikot Itie Udung camp.

He said the camp’s aging infrastructure required urgent attention to guarantee a safe and conducive environment for corps members.

Bayelsa Spelling Bee: We’re to create platform for young people - Organiser

Spelling Bee: We’re to create platform for young people – Organiser

November 20, 2025 Markup 0

The organisers of Bayelsa Spelling Bee says their core mission is to create a platform for young people to excel, educationally and otherwise.

The organisers said this as winners emerged from the 12th edition of the competition on Thursday.

The competition which was held at Davem Mini Hub and Children Music School in Yenagoa had  winners going home with cash prizes of N300,000, 100,000, and 50,000 for first, second and third positions, respectively.

Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council to train 1,000 teachers

Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council to train 1,000 teachers

November 17, 2025 Markup 0

The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council, on Monday, began training the final batch of 400 public school teachers, concluding a joint programme to train 1,000 teachers in the state.

The EDTF, the British Council and the Teachers Training Registration and Certification Board jointly implemented the capacity-building initiative.