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AI Won’t Replace Lecturers – University Don Assures

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3 months ago

January 28, 2026

The Director, Information and Communication Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Malam Abdulkadir Danlami says Artificial Intelligence would not replace lecturers but strengthens their roles as facilitators of knowledge to learners.

Danlami stated this in Bauchi on Wednesday during a one-day train-the-trainers workshop on the Distinction Application learning platforms for academic staff organised by the institution.

According to him, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept but already influencing how content is created, delivered, assessed, and improved.

In education, the Don added that AI supports personalised learning, intelligent feedback, improved course design, and better understanding of student engagement.

“As lecturers, we must therefore evolve beyond traditional teaching methods and embrace tools that enhance both teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

“Importantly, AI does not replace the lecturer; rather, it supports and strengthens our role as facilitators of knowledge and mentors to learners.

“The Distinction App, which is the focus of this workshop, is a practical platform that aligns with these global trends,” he said.

While emphasising that the training was designed to make course creation easier, learning more engaging, and teaching more impactful, the Director added that the training is to build capacity of lecturers to embrace AI in their teachings and the way they interact with students.

He explained that the institution’s portal service provider developed the Application to give the lecturers AI tools that would help in generating notes, quizzes and interact with students both online and offline.

“There are 50 participants drawn from various faculties of the University as we can’t accommodate all of them at once but the training is going to be a continuous training so as to benefit all the academic staff,” said the Don.

Also, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, said in the rapidly evolving landscape of tertiary education, artificial intelligence has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionising how to teach, learn and innovate.

Represented by Dr. Dauda Bakum, the University’s Libertarian, the VC said embracing the evolution positioned ATBU not as followers, but as pioneers, ensuring its graduates thrive in an AI-infused world while elevating the institution’s global standing.

“By training you, our trainers, as the vanguard of Distinction AI adoption, we multiply its impact across our faculties, igniting a culture of digital proficiency that will distinguish ATBU in technology and innovation.

“To our participants, I charge you with enthusiasm and responsibility. Master these tools and lead the AI revolution in ATBU.

“Together, we will shape the future of tertiary education in Nigeria and beyond,” said the VC.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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12 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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18 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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18 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.