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“Maiden LASUED Conference Sparks Debate On Tech, Language And Global Learning”
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has stressed the urgent need for the integration of technology in pedagogy and academic practice as a key driver of 21st-century education. This position was the highlight of its maiden international conference, organised by the College of Languages and Communication Arts Education (COLCAED) and held at the institution’s Epe campus.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The three-day event, themed “Language, Literature, Communication and Education in a Changing World: Innovations, Challenges and the Future,” brought together scholars and experts from within and outside Nigeria to examine how digital tools can transform teaching and learning.
Delivering the keynote address, Professor Francis Egbokhare of the University of Ibadan noted that education can no longer be confined to traditional classrooms. He observed that virtual learning and micro-credentialing have become global trends, urging LASUED to embrace technology to expand its reach and revenue base. According to him, leveraging open-source platforms and artificial intelligence would not only cut costs but also place the university at the forefront of digital innovation in Africa.
Professor Jane Setter of the University of Reading, United Kingdom, who spoke virtually on “English Pronunciation for a Global World,” emphasized the role of pronunciation in effective communication. She maintained that inability to adopt a native-speaker accent should never be used as a measure of intelligence or learning capacity.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Morudeen Adeniyi Shittu, assured that the resolutions of the conference would be implemented to strengthen LASUED’s academic framework. He explained that the institution’s structure allows languages to serve as a link across disciplines, making it a unique model among Nigerian universities.
Conference organisers, including Professor Kikelomo Adeniyi and Dean of COLCAED, Professor Ojetunde Cecilia Folasade, called for more training for teachers in the use of technology, while encouraging students to apply digital tools beyond social media to enhance their academic development.
A participant, Dr. Ganiu Bamgbose of Lagos State University, hailed the conference as an eye-opener, describing it as a platform that has introduced diverse pedagogical interventions capable of reshaping the teaching of language, literature, and communication in the digital era.
Delta State Senator Ned Nwoko has accused certain individuals of subjecting him to persistent cyber harassment. In a statement released Thursday by his media team, the senator warned that he intends to pursue legal action against those responsible.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the statement, Nwoko claimed that some parties have been engaging in coordinated defamation and cyberstalking, circulating misleading video clips to tarnish his reputation.
“These actions seem designed to fabricate a narrative of persecution for hidden agendas. Senator Nwoko remains focused on his legislative, developmental, and business commitments and has no interest in online distractions or false drama. Nevertheless, serious allegations must be addressed through legal channels, not misinformation or emotional manipulation,” the statement added.
The senator’s team further cautioned that the trend of condoning misconduct, protecting wrongdoers, and exploiting public sympathy poses a threat to societal values.
Senator Nwoko was recently in the headlines over a reported domestic dispute involving his estranged wife, Regina Daniels.
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration of breaching constitutional procedures during the presentation of the 2026 budget proposal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, Governor Lawal presented a budget estimate of N861 billion to the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday, earmarking N715 billion for capital expenditure and N147.2 billion for recurrent spending.
In a statement issued in Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary Yusuf Idris alleged that the budget presentation did not meet constitutional requirements. He claimed that, similar to previous years, the proposal was presented without the necessary two-thirds majority of House members required for appropriation bills.
“Governor Lawal has presented his third appropriation bill of over N861 billion to a House that lacks the required quorum. This mirrors the 2024 and 2025 budget processes, which we consider unconstitutional,” Idris said.
He further alleged that lawmakers were deliberately suspended to reduce the number of members available for the session, adding that only 10 members were present to receive the governor and the budget proposal.
The APC urged the Federal Government to intervene, including the potential suspension of federal allocations to the state until the alleged irregularities are addressed.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a new motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to be transferred from Sokoto prison. Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges, argued that his current detention could impede his ability to pursue an appeal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The motion, signed personally by Kanu and presented on Thursday by his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, states that his detention at Sokoto Correctional Facility, more than 700 kilometres from Abuja, makes exercising his constitutional right to appeal difficult.
Kanu emphasized that as he is currently unrepresented by legal counsel, preparing his notice of appeal and related documents requires direct interaction with the court registry in Abuja. He further noted that all individuals essential to assisting him with his appeal, including family, associates, and legal consultants, are based in the capital.
The IPOB leader maintained that remaining in Sokoto would impose exceptional hardship and potentially obstruct his constitutional right to appeal, contravening Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
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