Education

IAUE’s Computer Confab: HOD Assures On IT Exposure, Exploits

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2 years ago

August 28, 2023

Department of Computer Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt has organised its maiden Annual International Conference with the theme, “Computing And Technological Advancements.
Speaking with newsmen during the three-day programme, held at the university auditorium, the 6th Head of Department, Computer Science, Dr Constance Amannah stated that the conference would expose students of the department to various areas in Information Technology (IT) theories, practice, exploits, among others.
Amannah said questions surrounding the nexus between computing and technological advancements as well as the link between knowledge and wisdom would all be answered, adding that to her, the answer is simply put, wisdom is the application of knowledge, knowledge synthesised.
He described scientific or technological advancement as the generation or discovery of knowledge, adding that the objective of the three- day conference is to explore knowledge within the conventional computing such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, among others.
The HoD emphasised that there are lots of ways that technology changes human beings saying: “We live in world where the physical world exists in parallel with cyberspace and digital representations of ourselves. Today, we have more virtual friends than real forming together large online communities.
“We now live in a world where data is oil, in a world where it is easier to get free WiFi and free water. Today, we don’t use technology, but we live in technology, internet is no longer global network that we connect to instead it is now interconnected world we live in. For our generation the easiest and fastest way to change the world is to build a new technology,” the HoD added.
He stated that the department of Computer Science is one of the youngest in the University as such have designed the event in such a way that it would be an annual ritual.
The HoD stressed that the expectations and impact from the programme would be great, saying, “In the thought of Nikola Tesla, when wireless is perfectly applied, the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly irrespective of distance, So progression from bivalent logic to fuzzy is a significant positive step in the evolution of science.

By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana

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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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4 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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4 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.