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Fedpoly Oko Alumni leadership distances self from suit against rector

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Emmanuel Afonne

News Express |8th Jun 2025 | 10Federal Polytechnic Oko Rector, Dr Chioma AwuzieFederal Polytechnic Oko Rector, Dr Chioma AwuzieBy EMMANUEL AFONNEThe leadership of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Alumni Association, has distanced itself from a suit filed against the institution’s rector, Dr Chioma Awuzie.
FG to strengthen distance learning in national policy framework - Alausa

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Emmanuel Afonne

The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen open and distance learning in the country’s national policy framework for the advancement of education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, made the pledge at the third Open, Distance and eLearning Association of Nigeria (ODeLAN), International Conference 2025 on Thursday in Abuja.
NOUN strategises to strengthen open, distance learning

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Emmanuel Afonne

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Chiedu Mafiana, says the institution is re-strategising to strengthen its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) pattern of education. Mafiana said this in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday in Abuja. He noted that other universities under the auspices of Open, Distance and e-Learning Association of Nigeria (ODeLAN) would be carried along.
NOUN to introduce AI to enhance operations – VC | Nigeria News Headlines Today

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Emmanuel Afonne

76 total views todayBy Emmanuel AfonneThe National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) for seamless operations and delivery of its activities. Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven by technology.
NOUN to introduce Artificial Intelligence to enhance operations - VC

2 months ago | newsverge.com | Emmanuel Afonne

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence for seamless operations and delivery of its activities. Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven by technology. “There is no university in sub-Saharan Africa, that deploys technology, the way we do it at NOUN,” he said.
NOUN to introduce AI to enhance operations – VC - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

2 months ago | nannews.ng | Emmanuel Afonne |Muhyideen Jimoh |Philip Yatai |Tosin Kolade

By Emmanuel AfonneThe National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) for seamless operations and delivery of its activities. Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven by technology.
Kida's Appointment As NNPC Board Chairman Excites NOC

2 months ago | newsngr.com.ng | Emmanuel Afonne

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it is excited by the appointment of its treasurer, Musa Kida, as the Board Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Company LimitedBy Emmanuel AfonneThe Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it is excited by the appointment of its treasurer, Musa Kida, as the Board Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.)Habu Gumel, President of the NOC, said this on Thursday in a statement issued by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC.
Kida’s appointment as NNPC board chairman excites NOC

2 months ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Favour Lashem |Emmanuel Afonne

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it is excited by the appointment of its treasurer, Musa Kida, as the Board Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it is excited by the appointment of its treasurer, Musa Kida, as the Board Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Habu Gumel, President of the NOC, said this on Thursday in a statement issued by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer...
NOUN to host UNESCO media, information literacy institute

Mar 28, 2025 | nannews.ng | Emmanuel Afonne |Muhyideen Jimoh |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran

By Emmanuel AfonneThe National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has been approved as the host for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO’s) Media and Information Literacy Institute. Dr Hajo Sani, the Ambassador/Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, said this on Thursday, when she led a delegation on a courtesy call to Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN.
Gumel re-elected ANOCA Treasurer-General - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

Mar 16, 2025 | newsheadlines.com.ng | Emmanuel Afonne

22 total views todayBy Emmanuel AfonneThe Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has re-elected Habu Gumel as its Treasurer-General. Gumel, who is also President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), emerged unopposed on Saturday at ANOCA’s General Assembly in Algiers, Algeria. He is currently Nigeria’s only member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).