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University Of Oxford Adds Igbo Language To Special Curriculum.

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Just recently, the University of Oxford, England introduced the teaching of the Igbo language as a course in its institution.

The University inducted Mr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha as the first official Igbo lecturer in the University.
The University of Oxford is known to have offered modern languages since 1724 with the Igbo language as its latest entry.
Feeling ecstatic, Mr. Emmanuel took to his Twitter page to disclose this groundbreaking achievement.

In his words, “It is official that I am the first official Igbo language lecturer at the number one university in the world, the University of Oxford. Our induction happened today by Mario Sadoux, head of modern language programs, University of Oxford language center.
This became possible in the account of the James Currey society. This is the first time the Igbo Language will be taught at the University. History has been made.
I am so happy and grateful for this opportunity.
I promise to make the Igbo language and culture known to the world”.

Ever since the news broke out, congratulatory messages have been pouring in especially from Nigerians commending Dr. Emmanuel for such a great feat and also acknowledging Oxford University for deeming it fit to add the Igbo language to their special curriculum.
The Igbo Language, culture, and tradition seem to be gaining massive recognition lately.
A few years ago, BBC worldwide service and BBC Africa became the first international broadcaster to set up an Igbo language service.
Also last year the Igbo community recorded a remarkable achievement as the Igbo Apprenticeship system ” Igba Boi” was approved by Harvard Business School London as proposed by erudite Professor Ndubisi Ekekwe.
There seems to be no stopping for the Igbo community as some of its sons relentlessly continue to project their culture and tradition on the world map.

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FG approves establishment of Bola Tinubu polytechnic

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The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.

This move is part of a national effort to ensure that every state in Nigeria has at least one federal polytechnic.

The decision, made public in a letter dated January 9, 2025, was addressed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa.

The letter, which was received by Wike’s office on January 16, 2025, urged the FCT Minister to propose possible locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa.

A team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education will assess the suggested locations before final approval.

The new institution aims to foster training in technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship.

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ASUU kicks against Senate attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the National Assembly and the National Economic Council against any attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.
In a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, ASUU Zonal Coordinator for Kano Zone, Professor Abdulkadir Muhammad, stressed that the union would not stand by while its key initiative is dismantled.

Titled Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 and Its Consequences on TETFund: Killing the Brainchild of ASUU, Professor Muhammad argued that Nigerian universities could face imminent collapse if the bill currently before the assembly is passed

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Ibadan stampede: Court grants Principal, Hamzat, Silekunola bail

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has granted bail to the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Olori Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

The bail was granted by Justice K.B. Olawoyin on Monday.

Our correspondent reports that the trio were granted bail after the judge listened to the arguments of their counsels.

DAILY POST reports that the three were being prosecuted over a stampede that occurred at the school.

No fewer than thirty-five children died during the incident, which happened on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

An Oyo State Magistrate Court in Iyaganku had earlier ordered that the trio be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Facility.

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