Education

‘Nigerian Varsities Now Better’

Published

11 years ago

November 24, 2014

President Goodluck
Jonathan say Nigerian public universities are now better following adequate release of funds in line with the NEEDs Assessment request of each university.
Jonathan said the funds were released to both state and federal government- owned universities.
The President said the University of Benin alone got N2.6bn for development of its infrastructure.
He spoke in Benin City during the conferment of Post-Graduate Diplomas and Higher Degrees at the 39th and 40th convocation ceremony of UNIBEN
Represented by the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Senator Bob Dickson, Jonathan expressed optimism that Nigerian universities would develop its infrastructure and academic services from the NEEDs Assessment funding.
He said the recent funding was in addition to grants made to the universities from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).
The President said his administration would work with relevant stakeholders in the education sector to transform the economy and urged private organisations to forge partnership in the area of funding research and scholarship.
He congratulated outgoing Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. OsayukiOshodin for a successful tenure.
Oshodin said over 100 NEEDs Assessment projects have been awarded.
He stated that an additional 424 projects were executed during his administration.
The Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe; Senator Daisy Danjuma, Rev. Matthew Okpebholo and Tony Elumelu were conferred with honorary degrees.

Acting News Editor, Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Dr. Alpheus Paul-Worika (middle) in a group photograph with pupils from Emarid College, Port Harcourt during their excursion visit to the corporation, last Friday. Photo: Egberi .A. Sampson

Education

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Published

2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

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

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

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.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

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.