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UNAAB Wins Award

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The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) has emerged winner of this year’s Entrepreneurship Promoter award.
The Entrepreneurship Promotions Academy (EPA) awarded the University in the public educational institution category in recognition of its initiative in producing enterprising and self-reliant students.
Vice Chancellor of the Univerisyt, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun said the iinstitution’s commitment towards adequately equipping graduates for self-reliance cannot be compromised and expressed delight at the award.
The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Prof. Segun Lagoke noted that the award would spur the institution to do more and commended the academy for the honour done the school.
The event which was held at the Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos also featured a lecture on the theme “The way forward in Business opportunities in Agriculture and Forestry and Entrepreneurship Development in Tertiary Institutions”. The lecture was delivered by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Sam Oluwalana.
UNAAB displayed her value-Added Herbal Products (VAHELP) described as toast of the event in the institution’s Pavilion.
Co-ordinator of the Pavilion, Mrs E.O. Oluwalana was also honoured with certificate of Exhibition for her efforts in popularising the efficacy of herbal products.
Covenant University, Ota clinched the private institutions’ category award.

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Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.
The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.
Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.
“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.
The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.
“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.
The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.
“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.
Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.
The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.
“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.
The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.
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Kenpoly  begins  2025/2026 academic session

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Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.
?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.
?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.
?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.
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