Education

SPDC Builds Marine Engineering Lab For RSUST

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11 years ago

December 1, 2014

The Shell Petroleum
Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has restated its commitment towards improving the quality of education in Nigeria.
The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Mutiu Somonu said this at the ground breaking for marine engineering laboratory at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Port Harcourt.
Mr. Somonu also said that inline with the company’s desire to foster a mutually beneficial relationship with the university, a complete and integrated set of marine hydrodynamic ware simulation equipment valued at N100 million was also donated to the management.
The Managing Director who as represented by the General Manager, Sustainable Development, Mr. Nedo Osayande said that, the move was to support teaching, research and learning in the Department Marine of Engineering.
According to him, the ceremony is a further demonstration of SPDC’s desire to enhance educational development in Nigeria and strengthen the quality of marine research and teaching in RSUST.
“Other strides by the company in the educational sector include, the endowment of eight professional chair in eight universities as well as the awards of scholarship to over 4,000 university undergraduates, “he added.
He expressed hope that the project would be completed soon, with the active support from the university.
Responding, the vice chancellor of the university, Professor B.B. Fakae described the move as a testimony to the academic excellence of the university.
Prof Fakae also said that the project would boost the teaching and learning of marine engineering in the institution.

Cross section of pupils of Abec Nursery/Primary school at the 2014 Unity Day celebration held at the school compound recently. Photo: Prince Dele Obinna

Education

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3 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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4 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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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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.