Education – Prime Pointers

Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy Holds Maiden Induction, Inaugurates Governing Council

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 admin

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has held its maiden induction. The Governing Council of the Institute was also inaugurated same day. The occasion, which took place on Sunday, 15th September, 2024, was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Those inducted are the founders of the Institute who constitutes its Governing Council and Pioneer Board Members. They are Dr Olasunkade Azeez, President of the Institute and Chairman of the Governing Council; Dr Adedayo Odukoya, Vice-Chairman; Alhaji Mikail Adegoke Mumuni, Member, Governing Council; Barrister Ifeoma Adeniyi, Member,…

Company supports 500 pupils with education materials in 2 Kano schools

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 admin

A Dubai-based company, Saitama Technology LLC, has distributed educational materials to no fewer than 500 less privileged pupils in two primary schools in Kano. At the presentation ceremony, the company’s representative, Mr. Abubakar Umar, said the effort was part of the company’s commitment to give back to education in the state and to encourage the students. This was contained in a statement he issued which was obtained by newsmen on Monday in Abuja. “Saitama has kick-started its second wave of charitable donations to less privileged schools on the 6th of…

Student prays court to suspend RMAFC, FAAC’s operations, payments, as ASUU strikes

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 admin

As the battle between Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and the Federal Government, FG moves to the court room, a university student, Soohemba Aker, has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order of interlocutory injunction suspending the activities of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).Aker, a final year Law student of Benue State University, Markudi, also sought same order suspending the operation of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), including payment of the monthly allocation funds to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th respondents pending the…

London Varsity honours ex-AGF’s son, Dr. Aondoakaa

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 admin

A Nigerian student and son of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Dr. Solomon Akuha Aondoakaa has been honoured by the University of Brunei London, in the United Kingdom (UK). Solomon, who is the son of Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, bagged a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering and Electronics Research from the famous university. Before the honour, he has been severally celebrated by the university having won several awards in the course of studies. The University, subsequently, found him worthy to be honoured by…

ASUU Strike: Ex-Imo AG charges Buhari, governors on quick intervention

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 admin

A former Attorney-General (AG) of Imo, Chukwuma Ma-Chukwu Ume, SAN, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors to expedite actions and bring an end to the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Ume, in a 12-page letter dated June 7 and copies made available to newsmen on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately addressed the protracted industrial action. The lawyer, who addressed the letter to the Federal Government, also copied the National Assembly, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), Minister…

EKOBA class of 80 donate Mathematics textbooks to alma mater

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 admin

Members of 1980 set (E80) of Service Club of Eko Boys High School Old Boys Association (EKOBA) have donated Mathematics textbooks to their alma mater.This is contained in a statement issued by E80 Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Mikail Adegoke-Mumuni on Sunday.“The presentation of the books was made on Friday by a four-member delegation of E80 (1975-1980 set) led by the President of the club, Mr Akinpelu Osuntoki, at the school’s premises located at Labinjo Street, Mushin, Lagos,” the PRO said.Osuntoki said the donation of the books; “I-Can-Solve-It (collation of past…

Two UNIZIK students found dead in their room

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 admin

Two male and female students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka were on Sunday, February 20, 2022 evening found dead at a private Hostel in the school.A source close to the institution said the room number one of the William’s Lodge was forced open following heavy stench oozing out from it.The source said due to the level of decay which caused the heavy stench the duo might have died some days ago without their neighbours being aware.The cause of the death was not clear but some believe there might have been…

Non-service of notice stalls alleged contempt suit against Finance Minister, others

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 admin

Non-service of court papers on Monday stalled the alleged contempt suit against the Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed in the National Industrial Court, Abuja. The presiding judge, Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, told counsel to the applicants, Martin Agba, that a copy of the motion dated Jan. 18, which he claimed to have been filed on Jan. 26, was not in court file. Besides, counsel to the 1st defendant, Chigozie Iwuoha, and lawyer to the 3rd defendant, Paul Omata, also corroborated that they were yet to sight the application. The development…

Ex-NYSC DG, Olawumi, lauds Fayemi’s leadership prowess

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 admin

Former Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), rtd Maj. -Gen. Johnson Olawumi, has commended Gov. Kayode Faye i of Ekiti’ on his commitment to the development of the state. Olawumi, who gave the commendation when he visited Fayemi in Abuja, said he was impressed with the governor’s demonstrated interest in infrastructural and human capacity development. He said Fayemi’s leadership ability had led to one of the rarest growth and development in all sectors of the state’s economy within a comparatively short period of time, even in the face of…

Court fixes Dec. 2 for arraignment of Anambra Varsity professor, others for alleged forgery

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 admin

A Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday fixed Dec. 2 for arraignment of Prof. Obiajulu Obikeze and four others over allegations bordering on forgery.Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date due to the absence of the 3rd defendant, Chief Israel Ezue, in court.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Inspector-General of Police, is the complainant, Obikeze, Dr Raymond Ofor, Chief Ezue, Sir Amobi Nwafor and Okafor Bethram IK are 1st to 5th defendants respectively.Obikeze, who works with the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,…