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ATBU, COREN Train Academic Staff, Others In Bauchi

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3 years ago

February 10, 2023

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The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi State in collaboration with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), organised a two-day workshop for North-East universities’ staff on ‘Outcome Based Education’ (OBE).

Speaking during the commencement of the training for the 120 selected participants in Bauchi on Friday, the Vice Chancellor, ATBU, Professor Muhammad AbdulAzeez, said the training was meant for both academic and non academic staff of Faculty of Engineering in all the Universities of the North-East.

According to him, the Outcome-Based Education is an approach to education that prioritised learning outcomes over the traditional approach of focusing on rote memorization.

He explained that the focus was to develop essential skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving rather than simply learning facts.

“Today, our educational system needs to be more focused on producing graduates who are equipped with the skills needed to be successful in the workforce.

“Outcome-Based Education can help ensure that we are producing graduates with the necessary skills, as well as the knowledge, to be successful in today’s world.

“It is thus our belief that Outcome-Based Education will help to create a more equitable educational system by focusing on essential skills that would ensure all students, regardless of their background or educational history, have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for success,” he said.

Also speaking, the Registrar of COREN, Professor Ademola Adisa, said the main goal of the workshop was to train the participants to acquire knowledge and skills of Outcome-Based Education so as to train others in its implementation in Nigeria universities.

He added that Outcome-Based Education is an approach to education that focused on specific attributes in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude that must be exhibited by graduating students, adding that the workshop was for the North-East zone.

He listed the regions where such a workshop had taken place as; Ahmadu Bello University for the Northwest, University of Benin for the South-South, Enugu state University for the South-East.

Others, he said, included University of Abuja for the North Central, University of Ibadan and Afe Babalola University for the South-West.

“The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria is a statutory organ of the federal government of Nigeria that was established by decree Number 5 of 1970 and amended by decree Number 27 of 1992.

“COREN has the mandate to regulate and control the practice of Engineering in all aspects and ramifications.

“At the education level, on behalf of the federal government of Nigeria, COREN determines the academic standards of courses and accredited programmes to be offered by the institutions that are training engineering personnel,” he said.

One of the participants, Mr Abdulrasak Kamal, appreciated the University and COREN for the training and promised to participate wholeheartedly in the training exercise.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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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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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.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.