By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has firmly debunked misleading narratives circulating in some quarters regarding Nigerian scholarship students in the Kingdom of Morocco, describing such claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has clarified that no Nigerian student…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed 14 new directors and three deputy directors to strengthen efficiency and service delivery. According to Negroid Haven, the appointments were approved by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Effanga Offiong, and will take effect from 1 January 2026 to 31…
By Our Reporter BIRNIN KEBBI (CONVERSEER) – The Kebbi State Government has approved the reopening of schools across the state, effective Monday, 5th January 2026. The directive, contained in a letter signed by Isah Ibrahim K., Head of Public Relations and Protocol (HPRP), State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), applies to all public and private…
By Anietie Akpan The National Universities Commission has approved the commencement of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was contained in a letter dated December 29, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of…
By Our Reporter DUTSE (CONVERSEER) – The Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, has officially addressed the controversy surrounding its “Concessional Pass” policy, following the leak of an internal memo. Recall that the university in a circular seen on social media, disclosed that it has set a minimum score of 25 marks for the award…
By Frank Ulom PENNSYLVANIA (CONVERSEER) – The Wissahickon School District in Pennsylvania has dismissed the principal of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, Philip Leddy, after he admitted to leaving antisemitic remarks on the voicemail of a student’s father. The school board voted unanimously on 23 December to terminate his contract following a formal hearing held earlier…
