Education

Govt. Matawalle Releases N400m For Students’ Scholarship

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5 years ago

May 11, 2021

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has released N400 million as bursary allowance for Zamfara students in tertiary institutions within and outside the country.
A statement issued on Sunday in Gusau, said that the governor had also settled the tuition fees of students from the state studying in Sudan, India and Cyprus.
The statement, signed by the governor’s Press Secretary, Jamilu Iliyasu, said Matawalle made the disclosure when he hosted leaders of the National Union of Zamfara State Students to the breaking of the Ramadan fast on Saturday night.
The governor who donated a brand new 18-seater bus to the union, said the funds were released in April.
Matawalle expressed his administration’s commitment to students’ welfare and the growth and development of education in the state.
He explained that N186 million was released to Sudan International University for the 67 students studying medical and other health courses.
Additionally, over N24 million was released for 23 students of engineering and allied courses at Sharda University, India, he added.
The governor also said over N56 million for the tuition fees of pharmacy and engineering students at Cyprus International University had been released.
Matawalle said the government has been paying the debt owed WAEC and NECO, for the release of the SSCE results of the affected secondary school leavers, to enable them further their education.
Other releases made include, N41 million to Crescent University in Ogun and Al-Hikima University in Kwara for the over 30 students stranded for years, and N19 million to 38 law students.
He added that the government had released N7 million to the state scholarship board for the verification of over 25,000 students who applied for scholarship grant.
Matawalle urged the students to be good ambassadors of the state wherever they find themselves in the course of their studies.
He assured that academic activities would resume at Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara as soon as all necessary security arrangements were completed.
He urged the Federal Government to deploy more special forces personnel to secure all schools in the state.
Earlier, the National President of the union, Abubakar Tsafe, commended the governor for his support to students in the state.
He pledged the support of the union to all government policies and programmes for the development of the state.

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi