Education

UNIUYO Appoints Ikpeme, Eduwem as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellors

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has announced the appointment of two new Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellors, following the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past officials. The newly appointed officials are: Prof. Enobong E. Ikpeme, who assumes office as Acting…

FUTIA VC Sets High Standards for Fresh Students, Announces Jobs for First-Class Graduates

No fewer than 1,000 newly admitted students of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), were formally matriculated yesterday for the 2025/2026 academic session, as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Leo Daniel, charged them to pursue academic excellence, discipline and…

JAMB Appoints FUTIA VC As Chief External Examiner for Akwa Ibom

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Professor Leo Daniel, as the Chief External Examiner for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Mock Examination in…

Prof. Odewunmi Appointed Acting UNIUYO VC, As Council Begins Search for Substantive Vice-Chancellor

By Dennis Udoma Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UniUyo), Akwa Ibom State, following the approval of the university’s Governing Council. The appointment was confirmed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman…

UNIUYO VC’s Appointment Stalled, As Council Awaits Minister’s Action, Forensic Audit Soon

A fresh wave of uncertainty has engulfed the University of Uyo following the collapse of the process to appoint a substantive Vice-Chancellor. The current imbroglio leaves the institution in comma thereby, creating administrative vacuum and heightening tensions among its governing…

2025 Home Coming: Etinan Institute Celebrates 110 Years, Launches N50M Revival Funds

Our Correspondence A foremost training institution in Akwa-Cross region, Etinan Institute otherwise called “Etinosa” has announced preparations for its forthcoming 110th anniversary celebrations. The International President, Rev. Effretuei U. Akaduh disclosed this in a statement to the media on Monday…

FG Releases ₦2.3bn to Clear Lecturers’ Arrears, Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalising Tertiary Education

Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to university lecturers.Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on ongoing engagements between the government, the Academic Staff Union of…

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: NSUBEB Chairman Unveils New Agenda, Vows To Sanction Who Deny UNVEILS NEW AGENDA, VOWS TO Children Education

LAFIA – The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammed Kassim, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving universal access to quality education, declaring that no child of school age in the state…

FG Declares Free Education In Technical Colleges Nation-wide

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa has said that, the federal government has declared Free education in Federal Technical Colleges Nation-wide with immediate effect. The announcement, which came as a surprise package to Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja the…

Senator Ekong Sampson Splashes ₦600m on Students, School Sports Projects

The 2025 birthday celebration of Senator Ekong Sampson climaxed yesterday at St. Vincent Secondary School, Otioro, Okobo Local Government Area with the lawmaker announcing ₦100 million grant to support students and another ₦500 million investment in sports projects across schools…