The Federal Government has inaugurated new 70 operational vehicles for the National Examination Council (NECO) for enhanced conduct of the Council’s examinations by ensuring the security and timely delivery of examination materials to numerous examination centres nationwide.
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TETFund To Partner REA To Stabilise Power Supply In Universities And Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has disclosed Plans to partner with Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to ensure uninterrupted power supply in universities and other tertiary institutions in the country.
NUC Kicks Against Top-Up Degree Programme By NBTE
National Universities Commission (NUC) says it attention has been drawn to the news (online) that the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has officially introduced a one year top-up degree programme in Nigerian Polytechnics to enable holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) to convert their certificates to the first degree with foreign accredited universities.
TETFund Inaugurates Panel For Varsities Multipurpose Laboratories Establishment
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated an ad hoc committee on the establishment of central multipurpose laboratories in select universities in the country.
Diphtheria Outbreak: UNICEF Amplifies Efforts To Stop Further Spread
UNICEF Nigeria jas said that is amplifying efforts to counter a growing outbreak of diphtheria that has affected children in 27 states. As of July 2023, 3,850 suspected cases were reported with 1,387 confirmed as diphtheria.
The disease has tragically claimed 122 lives, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 8.7%.
UNICEF, Others Collaborate To Redefine Nigeria’s Poverty Profile
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other Social Protection Development Partners including Save the Children, Ministry of Finance, and others have teamed up to redefine Nigeria’s poverty profile by expanding social protection.
UNICEF, UK Govt. Rollout New Project To Protect Children In North-East Nigeria
A humanitarian intervention focused on providing integrated food, nutrition sanitation and protection services in Nigeria’s north-east region will empower over 300,000 mothers and caregivers.
NESG Partners UNICEF To Address Child Rights Violations And Poverty In Nigeria
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has joined hands with UNICEF to establish a partnership aimed at addressing child rights violations and poverty in Nigeria.
Discrimination Against Children Affects Their Education, Health And Access To Govt. Resources
Discrimination against children based on ethnicity, language, and religion are rife in countries worldwide, according to a new UNICEF report published ahead of World Children’s Day.
UNICEF Commends Govt. On The Release Of The Abducted Children In Katsina State
In a statement issued on the 7th of November by it’s communication Specialist, Samuel Kaalu, UNICEF has welcomed with relief, news of the release of 21 children abducted at a farm in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, north-west Nigeria, on Sunday, 30 November.