Why Nigeria is converting science schools to technical colleges – Official
The transition will begin in September, marking the start of a new admission cycle that will exclude science-based enrollments.
Tag: National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
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Participants agreed that reporting about society's issues through the solution lens is essential to change the perspectives of media audiences
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Alleged Illegal Admissions: JAMB stops ‘regularisation’ for candidates
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Bulama emerges leader of chairpersons of polytechnics governing councils
The chairman of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, Waziri Bulama, was elected as chairman.
Nigeria orders crackdown on illegal tertiary institutions
Minister of Education says the promoters of the institutions will be arrested and prosecuted by security agencies.
Ogun govt appoints rector for new polytechnic
Mr Odedina was a one-time rector of the Gateway Information Communication Technology (GICT) Polytechnic.
Salary Deductions: ASUP give Bauchi govt seven-day ultimatum
The union says it is not anticipating salary deductions, but salary increment.
Sokoto Polytechnic to start courses in mechatronics, others – Rector
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LASPOTECH Crisis: Lagos govt heads to court
The government also ordered staff unions to return to work.
