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JAMB Introduces Computer Studies and PHE as New Science Subjects in UTME, Prohibits CBTs From Selling e-PINs
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has introduced two new science subjects, which are Physical and Health Education and Computer Studies as part of the subjects in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was announced alongside a ban by the board on Computer Based Test (CBT) centres from selling e-PINs to guard against...
Nigerian Coding Superstar Teen, Tomisin Ogunnubi Emerged Winner of Global Rise Initiative
A 16year old Nigerian software developer, Tomisin Ogunnubi has emerged one of the 100 Global Winner in the $1Billion Rise Initiative. Ogunnubi beats 49,900 other prodigies from 170 countries to emerge one of the 100 Global Winner. At age 12, the coding superstar teen, Tomisin Ogunnubu attracted many tech companies after...
MTN, Airtel Get Licenses to Operate Payment Service Bank in Nigeria
Multinational telecommunications companies, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa Plc have received approval in principle to operate a payment service bank (PSB) in Nigeria. The two telcos giants disclosed this in regulatory filings on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. Payment Service Bank operators provide financial services through digital means to...
NECO Releases 2021 Examination Results, as 878,925 Candidates Scores Credits and Above in English and Mathematics
The National Examination Council, NECO, has released the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, (internal) with a total of 878,925 candidates scoring credits and above in Mathematics and English Language, representing 71.64 percent. When compared with the 2020 SSCE figure of 894,101 representing 73.89 percent, there is a decrease in performance with 2.25 percent rate.
Lagos Schools to Observe One-Week Mid-Term Break
Schools in Lagos state are to embark on a week long mid-term break, effectively from November 1st to 5th, 2021. This will affect all primary and secondary public and private schools in the state as instructed in a statement released by the Office of Education Quality Assurance, OEQA. According to the...
LASU Guarantees 50% School Fees Refund to 4.5 CGPA Students
Vice-chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello disclosed on Monday that the institution has a new policy that guarantees a 50% school fees refund to students with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.50 in every session. Olatunji-Bello unveiled this new policy at the matriculation ceremony of the 2020/2021 academic session, stating...
Data Protection: Nigeria Ready to Sanction Google, Facebook and Others
Nigerian government is talking tough over protection of its citizen’s data and is now ready to deal with anyone that breaches its data protection law. The regulatory agency says multinationals like Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other popular social media platforms with offices in Nigeria now risk penalties if they breach local data privacy...
eLEARNING: First Bank Donates 20,000 devices to Lagos State Government
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria on Thursday, 11th of June 2020 donated 20,000 units of e-learning devices to the Lagos State government at the state house in Marina, Lagos. In response to the gesture, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the State had found a “real development partner” in First Bank,...
Google Introduces “Back to Office Plan” for Essential Staffs”
Google will begin opening some of its office buildings in various cities effectively from July 6. This is aimed at allowing small amount of its employees who need a physical workspace “the opportunity to return on a limited, rotating basis.” The company's CEO Sundar Pichai is expected to give proper ...
Facebook Launches COVID-19 Info Center in Nigeria, 16 Other African Countries
Facebook is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to Nigeria and 16 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Information Center forms part of the social media giant’s effort to help the global community fight against COVID-19, which is aimed at providing people with the latest news and information from trusted health authorities as well...
