Indigenous plagiarism detection software launched in Abuja
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An indigenous software developed to detect intellectual property theft has been launched in the country.
The plagiarism detection software, named “EagleScan”, is aimed at tackling problems associated with academic research verification, authentication as well as validation.
Speaking as the Special Guest at the public presentation and launching of the EagleScan Plagiarism Detection Software, in Abuja, Tuesday,Vice President Yemi Osinbajo described it as an initiative that announces zero tolerance for plagiarism.
This, he said, was part of the core mandates of President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government.
He assured that the “federal government was fully committed to supporting all initiatives that will continue to build and enhance the integrity of higher institutions.”
NOUN Holds Virtual Convocation For 32,725 Students Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases
It is the first time the institution, which has study centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, would hold virtual convocation.
The National Open University of Nigeria has held a virtual convocation for a record 32,725 students who graduated in 2020 and 2021, but could not assemble together due to the rising COVID-19 cases in Lagos and Abuja.
The university held its convocation on Saturday where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdalla Adamu, noted that 24,300 students were drawn from 2020 and 8,425 in 2021.
It is the first time the institution, which has study centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, would hold virtual convocation.
Buhari: Why I signed NOUN amended law
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…As over 32,000 graduate in combined virtual convocation
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his prompt signature on the amended law of the National Open University of Nigeria’s (NOUN) has resolved the long-term non-recognition of its graduates in the country.
He stated this on Saturday during the university’s combined 9th and 10th Convocation Ceremony, which was held virtually.
The president, represented via a virtual connection by the National Universities Commission (NUC) Deputy Executive Secretary, Ramon Yusuf, stated: “NOUN is delivering on its mandate by taking education to the doorstep of Nigerians.”
TODAY
January 30, 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his prompt signature on the amended law of the National Open University of Nigeria’s (NOUN) has resolved the long-term non-recognition of its graduates in the country.
He stated this on Saturday during the university’s combined 9th and 10th Convocation Ceremony, which was held virtually.
The president, represented via a virtual connection by the National Universities Commission (NUC) Deputy Executive Secretary, Ramon Yusuf, stated: “NOUN is delivering on its mandate by taking education to the doorstep of Nigerians.”
Buhari, who is the university visitor, added that his administration has placed a great premium to education, especially in ensuring a lifelong learning via the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
The president, who is the university visitor, represented via a virtual connection by the Deputy Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Ramon Yusuf, said NOUN is delivering on its mandate by taking education to the doorstep of Nigerians.
He noted that his administration has placed a great premium on education, especially in ensuring lifelong learning via the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
According to a statement signed by the NOUN Director, Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Sheme, the president commended the efforts of the university’s management in continuing to expand access to higher education while acknowledging that NOUN has remained the only single-mode ODL institution in Nigeria.