Education

IAUOE Unviels Fourth Business School In Nigeria

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7 years ago

October 22, 2018

The authorities of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State has unveiled Graduate School of business as part of its commitment and desired to impact positively on the growth of the state economy and the society at large.
The IAUOE Business School is the fourth in the country industries, coming behind the Lagos Enugu and University of Port Harcourt business schools and will be operating on an executive programme with 12 months course duration.
Speaking at the unveiling programme of the Graduate School of Business, held at the St. John’s Campus of the university in Port Harcourt over the weekend, the vice chancellor, Prof Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele stated that admission into the programme had commenced and it would be quarterly based and added that about 15 students have been admitted in to the school. Ndimele disclosed that the business school of the institution would be the best in the country, adding that the institution was prepared to meet up its target of ensuring that the programme succeeds.
He opined that the institutions post-graduate programme has taken over the lead across the South-South region, as according to him, the number of students admitted into the programme was far above what other university in the region enrolled annually.
According to him, the programmes and courses in the business school was jointly developed by the university and industries, adding that the location of the school stands out among others.
“We have an international collaboration with four foreign universities in Cyprus, UK among others sign.
Also speaking, the Pro Chancellor / Chairman of Council, IAUOE, His Majesty, King Aaron Miller Ikuru expressed profound gratitude to God for him to be part of the history making in the institution, adding that the establishment of the new Gradate School of Business would take the university to places. He advocated for the inclusion of professionals as part of the lecturers and advised that the courses be demystify in other to make the programme an all inclusive and embracing.

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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.

Education

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.