Education

Plateau Govt Urged To Save Polytechnic From Collapse

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3 years ago

August 26, 2023

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The Action Against Corruption (AAC) has called on the Plateau State government to set up visitation panel to investigate alleged administrative and financial malfeasance of the Rector of the Plateau State Polytechnic Barki Ladi, Bldr. John Dawam to avert further slide of the polytechnic and save it from imminent collapse.

AAC made the call in an open letter addressed to the governor of Plateau State Barr. Caleb Mutfwang a copy made available to LEADERSHIP Weekend.

The letter which was signed by the spokesman of AAC, Joshua Michael, also called for the suspension of the rector to allow an investigation panel unfettered access to records of the polytechnic.

Reacting, the rector of the polytechnic, Bldr. John Dawam, said: “Let the visitation panel come. I am as strong as a lion, my records are there for the panel to peruse.”

According to him, the spurious allegations levelled against him were borne out of malice and hatred with the aim of instigating his removal from office, stressing that the petitioners were “vainglorious power mongers” looking for cheap popularity and relevance in the present administration.

However, they alleged that Bldr. Dawam came to the polytechnic with no cognate experience and had not served as head of department, dean of school, director, or any other relevant office where he should have gathered administrative experience, among other allegations.

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FG Partners with Coursera to Fund 36,000 Youth Tech Licences

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3 days ago

May 23, 2026

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a massive digital empowerment drive by securing and fully funding 36,000 learning licences across Coursera and Pluralsight.

Unveiled as part of the newly established Digital Training Academy (DTA), this landmark initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers and equip young Nigerians with globally competitive tech skills.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, formalised and signed the strategic partnership on the sidelines of the Education World Forum (EWF) in London. Operating under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the DTA is being hailed as one of the largest government-funded investments in digital education in Nigeria’s history.

Addressing the High-Demand Tech Gap

The first year of the programme targets core fields shaping the future global workforce. Beneficiaries will undergo rigorous training to earn certifications highly valued by local and international employers in; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Software Engineering.

“Digital competency is no longer optional. It is foundational,” Dr. Alausa stated via an official release. He added that the administration is focused on building a generation of young Nigerians capable of leading and thriving within a rapidly evolving digital economy.

The Hybrid Implementation Strategy

Recognising that access to online tools is only half the battle, the Federal Ministry of Education has structured a hybrid model to ensure high completion rates:

1. Geographical Inclusion: The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will leverage its vast nationwide network of study centres to ensure equitable slot distribution across all geopolitical zones.

2. On-the-Ground Mentorship: Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) will provide technical facilitators, industry-focused expertise, and accountability structures to guide learners through their courses.

Why This Matters: The Economic Stakes

Nigeria’s youth demographic is expanding rapidly, yet a substantial digital skills gap persists. Economic analysts estimate that the lack of formal digital education among local graduates costs the national economy billions of dollars in lost potential productivity annually.

By partnering directly with elite, multinational platforms like Coursera and Pluralsight, the government is bypassing traditional infrastructure constraints. This model gives Nigerian youth direct access to the exact same training resources utilized by top tech professionals across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Education

Kogi Varsity Expels Two Students Over Alleged Lesbianism, Sanctions Others for Assault and Misconduct

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2 weeks ago

May 11, 2026

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The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has expelled two 200-level female students over alleged involvement in lesbianism.

The university also announced the expulsion of two other students over offences including physical assault, stabbing, and cloning of fellow students’ pictures, while another student was rusticated for one academic session for involvement in fighting and physical assault.

The institution disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

According to the statement, the disciplinary actions were approved by the Senate of the university during its 30th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs, Mr. Eli Usman Gbadafu, in separate letters addressed to the affected students, stated that the decisions of the Senate took immediate effect.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, commended the Students’ Disciplinary Committee for what he described as a thorough and diligent handling of the cases.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the university remains committed to producing students with sound character and academic excellence, stressing that the management would not compromise on discipline or adherence to the institution’s rules and regulations.