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School Proprietors Flay Multiple Taxation …As Union Decries Harassment Of Members

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Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Rivers State Chapter has decried the multiple taxations and harassment of its members as they appealed to the Rivers State Government to check the constant harassment and multiple taxations of its members.
The association made the appeal on Friday while briefing some members of the press as NAPPS begins its 2016 week in the state.
State President, Chief Victor A.D. Green, who made the appeal, condemned the continuous harassment and unlawful taxes of private schools in Rivers State, stressing that the trend is worrisome.
Green noted that the trend could be reversed or repositioned positively without fight, but through harmonization of the entire taxes to be paid by private schools.
The NAPPS President reminded the state government that NAPPS plays a unique and complimentary role in the educational development of the nation, adding that good education is a valuable tool for national and global advancement.
According to him, Education is the master key that is capable of causing the needed change in our society and also can restore dignity and security in the country’’.
He called on the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to intervene on the issue and investigate the harassment of its members and multiple taxations by some government agencies, assuring that its members are ready to support the government with payment of lawful taxes if harmonized.
Green, however, commended the state government, the Rivers State House of Assembly and the commissioner for Education, Prof. Kaniye Ebuku for working towards the development of education in the state.
He further noted the cordial relationship existing between them and the association and appealed to the government to come to their aid and help in providing solutions to the challenges confronting the Association. The week long activities started last Friday and ends on Wednesday.

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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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