Education

Board To Sponsor 60 Teachers On Bullying Capacity Training

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4 years ago

May 9, 2022

Towards providing a peaceful learning environment and to stop recurring cases of bullying across schools in the state ,the Rivers State Basic Education board (RSUBEB )has approved the sponsorship of 60 teachers for capacity workshop in the state .
The 60 teachers are to be selected from among 10 schools in the state with a view to equipping them with the relevant knowledge to deal with the challenges of bullying in schools
The executive chairman of the Board,Ven Ndubuisi Akah disclosed this when members of Association of Professional Councillors in Nigeria (APROCON), Rivers state chapter paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt ,Friday .
Akah who emphasized on the importance of training and retraining for human capacity development ,said his administration would collaborate and partner with various critical stakeholders in the development of education in the state .
He used the forum to commend the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his unrelenting funding of the basic education system in the state ,adding that the huge state investment in the sector has brought a remarkable achievements in the provision of infrastructure and development of education in the state .
He lauded the association for the visit and assured them of the board’s readiness to partner with the association to enhance the capacity of her man power development across the schools in the state .
Earlier ,the leader of the team, Prof Udochi Ekeh, said they were at the board to seek collaboration/partnership to organise a workshop on bullying and appeal to the board to sponsor their teachers ,adding that the benefits of the workshop would be enormous as it is aimed at eradicating the menance of bullying in schools.
She averred that the overall aim of the workshop scheduled to hold by May 24 at International Secondary School, RSU with the theme “eradicating of bullying in our schools:a must “is designed to expose participants to the meaning and dangers /consequences of bullying ,to identify the intervention strategies of stakeholders (including teachers ,counsellors ,students) towards ensuring that bullying is eradicated or minimised in schools ,as well as to formulate a template for participants to organise step down workshops in their respective schools based on the theme of the workshop.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

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

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5 hours 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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5 hours 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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5 hours 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