Education

VC Stops Fraudulent Online Exams In RSUST

Published

10 years ago

March 7, 2016

Amidst growing com
plaints over the stoppage of all forms of online examinations in the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Blessing C. Didia says it has stopped the practice to save money for the university.
In an exclusive interview with The Tide in his office, on Friday, the Vice Chancellor stated that those who complained did so out of ignorance of what the school lost per session.
He explained that not only was the manner in which the exams were conducted and results posted on line wrong, “the school was made to pay over N32 million per session to a firm external to the institution for a job the university has qualified personnel to do at no extra payment from their salaries.
“At the end of each semester exams, I get a bill of N8 million to be paid to the company.
“Apart from that, all the results of the exam are sent again to Cinfores to enter on-line to enable students check their results. For this, I get another bill of over N8 million for entering the results.
“I asked to see the results of these students from the Head of Department, only to find out that neither the HOD, nor the Dean has copies of the results of their students. Was I supposed to ask a foreign body (Cinfores) for the results of my students?, the Vice Chancellor retorted.
Professor Didia explained further that rather than paying over N16 million to set an exams in the semesters, and another same amount to upload results of the exams in two semesters, totalling over N32 million, he decided to save the amount and let those who are employed to do the job do it at no additional cost to the school.
According to him, the only part of the university that had been hitherto involved in on-line exams for students had been the Institute of Foundation Studies (IFS) which did not have students of its own because all students take a course from IFS.
The VC’s reaction was however against the mode of giving out the setting of the exams and marking of scripts to a foreign body which charged extra N32 million for a job that could be done by staff.
His response followed growing complaints by some students in the university who took IFS courses over the stop page of the on-line exams which they believed was better for them.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

Published

9 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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9 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.