Education

Illegal Fees: UBEC To Sanction Schools

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15 years ago

February 7, 2011

Henceforth, all public schools operating under the Universal basic Education Commission (UBEC) still collecting fees and levies from pupils/students would be sanctioned.

The executive secretary of UBEC, Dr Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed gave this hint during the first quarterly meeting of UBEC management with executive chairman of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBS), last Thursday.

In his opening speech, Dr Mohammed stated that contrary to the provisions of the UBE Act of 2004 that basic education should be compulsory, free and universal.

“Some states are still collecting illegal fees in the Basic Education Sub-Sector under Various guises.”

Emphasising on the illegality of going contrary to the UBEC Act, the UBEC scribe said “no doubt, charging of fees is an excluding factor in basic education because many parents cannot afford to pay these fees.”

He, therefore, directed all such schools still collecting fees/levies to “desist forthwith from charging any form of fees because of the obvious implication for basic education.”

Mohammed stated further that “the attention of SUBEBs is being drawn to the fact that the hon. Minister of Education has directed UBEC to continuously monitor said report on charging of fees at the basic education level in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).”

He hinted that amongst other possible sanctions, such schools would be expunged from accessing any federal government scheme on education.

The quarterly meeting, he explained, was to review the activities of the last fiscal year, 2010, with a view to generating ideas on how to improve on performance towards qualitative UBE delivery services in the New Year.

It is also to deal with other issues of interest that could ensure improved performance in basic education delivery in SUBEBs, and schools as well as assess the performance of SUBEBs, appreciate and proffer solutions to challenges and constraints confronting basic education delivery in Nigeria.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Education

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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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.