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Association Wants Revival Of National Language Policy

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8 years ago

December 18, 2017

The Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN), has called on the Federal Government to revive the moribund National Language Policy Project which was mid-wifed by the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council seven years ago.
The National President of LAN, Prof Harrison Adeniyi made the call while presenting his address during the opening ceremony at the just concluded 30th conference of the association held at the post-graduate hall of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, last Tuesday.
Adeniyi said the measures would help to develop indigenous languages that would serve as official means of communication in the country.
According to him, “as at today, despite having over 500 indigenous languages, Nigeria has no national language policy of its own. This, to us, is not good for the advancement of our nation.
“As we know, no nation can rise above the level of development of its indigenous languages and the more we toy with these languages, the farther we are from the technological development”.
The LAN president urged government at all levels to take a cue from Lagos State that has taken a giant stride in promoting the Yoruba Language, “just last October, a bill was passed into law, the law among others, makes the teaching of Yoruba language compulsory in all schools both private and public schools in the state by including its core subject at all levels”.
Also speaking, frontline female politician in the country and former presidential candidate, Dr Sarah Jubril said there was urgent need to utilise language effectively in order to convey information without any problem.
Dr Jubril, who presented the lead paper on the theme: “Language, Literature, Culture and Conflict”, averred that citizens should adhere to the obedience on government policies that would promote peace in the society adding that there was urgent need of establishment of community civic development centres in the society.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Vice Chancellor of IAUOE, Prof Ozo Mercuri Ndimele used the opportunity to thank Nigeria National Universities Commission (NUC), for its support to the university in its quest to advance the scope and capacity of the institution.

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6 days ago

November 17, 2025

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

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2 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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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2 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.