Education

Minna College of Education Gets Boost: COEASU Hails Degree-Awarding Bill Passage

Published

8 months ago

October 2, 2024

The Niger State College of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, Minna, has applauded the Niger State House of Assembly for passing a Bill to grant the institution a dual mandate to award both National Certificate in Education, NCE, and Bachelor’s Degree in Education, B. Ed.

In a statement issued by COEASU’s chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Mohammed, He described the passage of the bill as a significant milestone achievement by the institution.

According to Mohammed, “College of Education, Minna, will now join the league of other colleges of educations in the country that have been granted similar status.”

While passing the bill, the state House of Assembly said federal colleges of education in the country are undergoing transformation that will enable them to operate a dual mandate of running National Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelors Degree in Education (B.Ed) and therefore there is the need to domesticate the law in the state.

This followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, by its chairman, Muhammad Sani Idris.

The chairman informed the House that in carrying out its assignment, the committee invited principal stakeholders, including those in the education sector in the state, to obtain their input before arriving at its recommendations.

The chairman pointed out that the integration of the dual mandate which is meant to address the challenges facing teachers education in the country is apt especially now that education is among the core priorities of the present administration.

Mohammed argued that the upgrading of the Federal Colleges of Education to award degrees would no doubt help to bridge the gap in the demand for university education and would also reduce the level of illiteracy and enhance quality of education.

He told the house that Niger State College of Education is already running degree programmes in affiliation with universities like Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria and Usman Danfodio University, UDU, Sokoto, which shows that it already has the capacity to run degrees on its own.

Education

JAMB Orders Resit for Over 206,000 After Exam Failure

Published

4 days ago

May 14, 2025

Salihu Mohammed

By Adenike Lawal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has admitted to a major technical failure that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for over two hundred and six thousand candidates nationwide.

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed the development during a press briefing today, acknowledging widespread complaints and confirming that the board’s investigation found serious lapses in specific centres across the country.

Out of one point five million candidates who sat for the exam, over eighteen thousand filed formal complaints.

Following careful scrutiny, the board found that fifteen thousand of those petitions were valid, with the most affected centres located in Lagos and the South East, particularly the Owerri zone.

Professor Oloyede announced that all affected candidates will retake the examination. “This decision was not made lightly,” he said, “but it reflects our duty to uphold fairness and integrity in our national testing process.”

He thanked the media for drawing attention to the issue and assured Nigerians that JAMB will strengthen its technical systems to prevent future failures.

The board will soon notify the affected candidates of their new exam dates as efforts intensify to restore confidence in the examination process.

Education

UniAbuja Names Adakayi as Acting Registrar

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6 days ago

May 12, 2025

Salihu Mohammed

By Adenike Lawal

The University of Abuja has appointed Mrs Roseline Adakayi as Acting Registrar, succeeding Mrs Islamiya Foyeke Abdulraheem whose six-month tenure ended on 12 May 2025.

The announcement was made by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, and confirmed by Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Manko Lar.

The appointment is for an initial six months, pending the selection of a substantive Registrar.

Adakayi, who joined the university in 1999 as an Administrative Officer, became a Deputy Registrar in 2013.

Her career spans multiple strategic units including Student Affairs, Establishments, the Institute of Education, and the Centre for Distance Learning.

She holds degrees and diplomas in Geography, Land Surveying, and Photogrammetry from respected institutions such as the University of Jos, the Federal School of Surveying Oyo, and RECTAS in Ile-Ife.

She recently completed a sabbatical at the University of Jos.

Professor Lar praised Adakayi’s leadership and commitment, describing her as well prepared to manage the university’s administrative responsibilities during this transition. She also thanked Mrs Abdulraheem for her service and dedication.

In a related development, NECO has released the results of the November 2023 External SSCE, and candidates are advised to check the official portal.

Education

Nigeria Customs Boosts Ranks with 50 Fresh Graduates

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2 weeks ago

May 5, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Ade Iyamoye

The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, Abuja has produced 50 newly trained officers following the completion of its Junior Course 21.

The intensive three-month programme, which targeted mid-level personnel across the Service, concluded with a colourful graduation ceremony at the College’s Ahmad Makarfi Hall on May 2, 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, Deputy Comptroller-General Suleiman Chiroma, who heads the Training and Doctrine Command, urged the graduates to uphold the values of professionalism, integrity, and discipline.

“You are now equipped to take on higher responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to the Customs Service and our national objectives,” Chiroma said.

The College Commandant, Assistant Comptroller-General Oluyomi Adebakin, commended the graduates and reminded them that the Service places a premium on excellence and character.

“The Nigeria Customs Service has made a huge investment in your development. We expect a return in form of service delivery. Indiscipline will not be tolerated,” Adebakin declared.

The ceremony featured certificate presentations and the conferment of the Passed Junior Staff Course qualification. Graduates expressed gratitude, describing the training as transformative and empowering for leadership and field duties.

They are expected to be deployed across commands nationwide to strengthen operations and enhance service delivery.