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Ikechebelu Reappointed as UNIZIK Vice Chancellor, While Odoh Disagrees with His Dismissal

Posted November 21, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Professor Joseph Ikechebelu has been reinstated as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following the dismissal of Professor Bernard Odoh as the university's Vice Chancellor. Ikechebelu's return comes after a period of uncertainty following Odoh’s election as VC and the ongoing crisis at the institution. The…

WAEC Bans 13 Kogi Schools, Blacklists 14 Supervisors Over Examination Malpractice

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has sanctioned 13 schools in Kogi State for involvement in examination malpractices during the 2023/2024 West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This was revealed by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, during a meeting with school principals and supervisors implicated in…

FG Dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Governing Council, Removes Vice-Chancellor Over Legal Violations

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

… removes Odoh as VC, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe as pro-chancellor …also lays off other governing council members The federal government has dissolved the governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, citing legal violations and disregard for directives from the Federal Ministry of Education. As part of the decision,…

Our educational model, the root cause of Nigeria’s underdevelopment, says Gov Mbah

Posted November 19, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

..._Pushes for a paradigm shift_ _Directs Enugu tertiary institutions to deliver experiential learning_ _Why Enugu is Spending 33% of annual budget on education_ Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a paradigm shift in says Nigeria’s current education model,saying it cannot deliver the much-needed speedy…

Nnaji Sets Up Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Institute in Nigeria, Canvasses Higher Status for 100-year Bigard Seminary

Posted November 15, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria will soon have an institute dedicated to studying robotics and artificial intelligence, thanks to a team of scientists and engineers led by Professor Bart Nnaji, founder and chairman of the Geometric Power Group. Nnaji, a former Minister of Science and Technology who later served as the…

Federal Government Suspends 13 Students Over Bullying Incident at FGC Enugu, Boosts School Security Measures

Posted November 13, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has suspended 13 students from Federal Government College (FGC) Enugu following a recent bullying incident that was widely circulated on social media. In the viral video, a group of students was seen physically assaulting an SS1 day student on November 7, 2024. Responding to the incident, Education…

Ministry nullifies VC’S appointments places council appointments on hold

Posted November 3, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Prof. Benard Odoh officially assumed office as the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, despite initial protests from members of the university community. Appointed as the university’s 7th substantive Vice Chancellor after a thorough selection process, Odoh was introduced to his new role on Wednesday evening by the…

Introducing Agwu: ABSU’s New Pro-Chancellor and Former 12-Year Lawmaker

Posted October 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Abia State University (ABSU) underwent a significant administrative overhaul on Monday, as Governor Alex Otti replaced key officials, appointing Professor Ndukwe Okudo as the new Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Agwu U. Agwu as the new Pro-Chancellor. This shakeup came in response to findings from a probe into the former officials’ management…

NANS Condemns UNILAG Fee Increase, Threatens Permanent Closure of the Institution

Posted October 25, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has voiced strong disapproval of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) management’s recent proposal to increase annual fees, following a meeting with student representatives. In a statement issued by NANS Senate President, Senator Akinteye Afeez Babatunde, the association firmly denied any agreement on the…

Pantami: ASUU demands stop to harassment of members in FUTO, LASU, and other universities

Posted September 11, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for an immediate halt to the persecution and victimization of its members at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, for their opposition to the "controversial promotion" of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, to…

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