Education

PH School Emerges Best In Mathematics

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13 years ago

March 25, 2013

Dietams International Schools, Port Harcourt has emerged the best school in Mathematics in an Academic Excellence Test and competition organised in Rivers State by Buukpoint Global Resources, a capacity building and resource management organisation.

The competition which held at Celici Memorial Montessori School, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, ended with Master Benjamin Ekara of Dietams International School scoring the highest point of 205 to beat his opponent who scored a total of 176 points in the keenly contested competition.

About 49 selected schools in Port Harcourt participated in the competition.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the competition, the overall winner Master Benjamin Ekara thanked God for emerging the best student in the competition.

He also attributed his performance to dedicate commitment to academic studies and the encouragement and hardwork of his teachers. While dedicating his award to his teachers, he thanked the management of Buukpoint Global Resources for organizing the competition for the schools.

In his remark, the Business Development Manager of Union Bank, Orije Branch Mr G.E Ubiedi, also lauded the efforts of the organizers of the competition for gathering students from various schools in Port Harcourt for the test which is aimed at boosting their creative intelligence and academic excellence.

He congratulated the winners and urged them to use the platform to improve the academic studies.

Also speaking the proprietress of Dietams International School Mrs Kate LongJohn, thanked the students of the school for making her proud by winning the overall prize in the competition.

She also commended the effort of the teachers in the academic grooming of students, and called on the organizers to sustain the objectives of human capacity training and development. It could be recalled that Dietams International Schools came 2nd in an academic competition organised by Liquified Natural Gas, (LNG) in 2011.

Education

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

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4 days 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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4 days 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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4 days 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