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Renowned educationist and founder of Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja, Dr. Akpan Ekwere, has raised concerns over federal government policies that he claims are stifling polytechnic education in Nigeria. He expressed disappointment that polytechnics, contrary to their founding vision, are being marginalized by policies that undermine their importance in the nation’s educational framework. The American-trained accountant, who […]
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with Cisco Academy, has launched an extensive training program aimed at equipping over 500 computer science lecturers with the necessary skills to implement newly developed Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. In a recent statement, NBTE revealed that the new programmes are the result of unbundling the […]
NYSC Official States: “No Registration Once the Portal Closes” Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across various states have taken to social media to express their frustration after being sent home shortly after arriving at their designated orientation camps. The NYSC had mobilized Batch B Stream 2 PCMs for the […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims from some Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates that the board is responsible for their inability to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. JAMB clarified that it does not have authority over HND admissions, as its mandate is limited to undergraduate admissions and […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing a new policy that affects Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates at orientation camps across Nigeria. As the NYSC orientation camps opened nationwide, HND graduates without Industrial Training (IT) certification were turned away, leading to frustration and disappointment among those affected. The NYSC’s recent directive mandates that […]
The federal government on Thursday explained the rationale behind the one-year mandatory training requirement for holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) before their conversion from Executive to Officer cadre in the federal civil service. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Head of Service of the Federation, revealed the reason during an interactive session with civil servants in […]
Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be eligible for employment as lecturers in Nigerian Polytechnics, according to Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This update comes as part of the newly approved schemes of service for polytechnics. Prof. Bugaje made this announcement on Wednesday […]