EDUCATION

Principal demoted to teacher for embezzling students’ exam fees

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2023

The Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Saminaka in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, Ndatsu Yahaya, has been demoted to a classroom teacher for embezzling money meant for WAEC and NECO fees of some students in the school. The Director of Test Measurement and Evaluation,

EDUCATION

Breaking: Mnesoma tenders apology to JAMB

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2023

Mis Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma has again openly apologised to the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. Miss Ejikeme requested that the board temper justice with Mercy and recall the 3 years ban imposed on her by JAMB. Mmesoma read the letter of apology at an investigative hearing organised by the […]

EDUCATION

Over 137 Nigeria foreign sponsored students absconded – TETFUND

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2023

The Executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, says over 137 students sponsored abroad by the fund absconded. Echono spoke on Tuesday when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged mismanagement of N2.3tn tertiary education tax by TETFund. He stressed that the scholars who were sponsored by

EDUCATION

Oyo Govt. May enforce exam malpractice Act- TESCOM Chair

Daily Dispatch July 18, 2023

The Oyo State government, on Tuesday, said it may start enforcing the Examination Malpractice Act, as enshrined in the 1999 Federal Constitution. The Act stipulates a three years’ jail term or fine of N100, 000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty of compromising exam ethics in the country. Speaking in Ibadan, with journalists, […]

EDUCATION

Schoolgirls Fake Kidnap, Demand Ransom From Mother

Daily Dispatch July 17, 2023

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, has arrested no fewer than 28 people for their involvement in various crimes in some parts of the state. Among the suspected criminals were two secondary school girls who were arrested by the men of the corps for allegedly faking their kidnap and demanding ransom from […]

EDUCATION

Foundation offers scholarship to students, grants for entrepreneurs

Daily Dispatch July 17, 2023

The Toyosi Craig Foundation has offered scholarship to seven students and grants entrepreneurs in Ogun State to encourage them to remain focus on their studies and choice entrepreneurship for better future. At the event held at Youth Development Center, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), in Abeokuta on Wednesday, two students, Emmanuel Edun and Bowale Ayoola