Education Technology
21 Dec
Stakeholders in the education space have been called upon to create the much-needed policy framework that can trigger the fast adoption of technology in our educational system in Nigeria. This was the takeout at the November edition of Edtech Mondays, an initiative of the Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for…
4 Mar 2024
GetBundi Education Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of GetBundi Education Technology, has appointed Dr Obiamaka Ann Agbakoba as its Executive Secretary and Lead Strategist. The education technology company announced the appointment in a press release issued at the weekend. The press release, signed by the Founder/CEO of GetBundi Education Technology, Osita Oparaugo, noted that…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that any assault on any police personnel was criminal, stressing that it would no longer be tolerated going forward. Egbetokun stated this in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his two-day working visit to the command. "We…
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The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the Chinese government, accusing it of targeting "critical" US government infrastructure. The US Treasury said it had targeted Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated, for its role in multiple attacks since 2021 against US entities often within "critical infrastructure sectors." US State…
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Ange Postecoglou said Friday that defender Destiny Udogie has joined Tottenham's lengthy injury list, confirming the club are working hard to bolster their squad during the January transfer window. Italian left-back Udogie suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 2-2 draw with Wolves and will be out of action until February. "It looks around the…
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Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended French football, saying Ligue 1 is stronger than it is given credit for abroad but has not been sold well as a product. "I think Ligue 1 is a stronger league than people think abroad," De Zerbi said on Friday as the Italian was asked for his view…
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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has fired the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and announced the dissolution of his cabinet. He also relieved all personal aides of their duties. The governor announced this decision at a special emergency executive meeting, marking a significant change in the state's administration on Friday in Lafia., Meanwhile, there…
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President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry -- but the move drew sharp criticism from both companies. The decision came after a government panel failed to reach consensus last month on whether the acquisition threatened US…
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Google said Friday it had paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues. Canada passed the Online News Act in 2023, joining Australia and a few countries in Europe in establishing policies to force tech…
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Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do "something special" in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Egypt…
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No fewer than 13 political parties have been cleared by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC, ahead of the forthcoming local council election in the state. The state electoral body unveiled the list of political parties in its office in the state's Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area. With the election fixed for…
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The Czech Republic, whose embassy has represented the United States in Syria since 2012, has reopened its mission after closing it last month following the rebellion that toppled Bashar al-Assad. The Czech foreign ministry said Friday it had appointed career diplomat Vitezslav Pivonka to lead the embassy as the charge d'affaires. Prague has represented the…