African University of Science and Technology, on Wednesday in Abuja, advocated bridging the gap between research and policy in the science and technology sector.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting literacy, digital knowledge, and lifelong learning among young people.
Mr Sulaiman said other state-owned colleges of education in the state benefit from TETFund intervention.
The council boss said engaging the youth was part of his council’s efforts to boost educational development.
Mr Osifo stated, “Training 200 students locally is more cost-effective than sending 20 abroad.’’
The NCCE uncovered and shut down 22 illegal colleges of education operating across the country
Governor Charles Soludo, on August 6, appointed Mr Omenugha as the substantive vice-chancellor of the university.
He pointed out that the salary of a professor in a Nigerian university is approximately N500,000, excluding deductions, which reduces it to about N300,000 after deductions are made.
A UK-based tech expert, Gabriel Iruaga, has called for the inclusion of technological education in Nigeria’s school curriculum.
The ASUU FUGUS protest, held peacefully within the university premises, sent a strong message urging the government to respect the 2009 pact or risk industrial action.
