Tag: education
Anxiety as FG goes after uncertified teachers, schools
As federal government intensifies plans to eliminate quackery in the teaching profession, fears have gripped many teachers and schools as the regulating body, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), is …
Anxiety as FG goes after uncertified teachers, schools Read MoreBe steadfast in your educational pursuit, Rotary president counsels students
The Connect President Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama Rotn. Eucharia Ekweozoh has said education remains the key to a successful life. Ekweozoh also said the present generation of students should …
Be steadfast in your educational pursuit, Rotary president counsels students Read MoreDon tasks Muslim parents on child education
A lecturer at the Department of Arabic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr Ahmad Ambali, has appealed to Muslim parents to teach their wards the principles and practice of Islam from …
Don tasks Muslim parents on child education Read MoreAdamu and the changing narrative in education sector
In one of his famous quotes, the late anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” However, this cannot …
Adamu and the changing narrative in education sector Read MoreSule urges Nigerians to support of fallen heroes
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state Wednesday urged Nigerians to show love and support for the education of the children of fallen heroes who died during service to their father …
Sule urges Nigerians to support of fallen heroes Read MoreEmir of Gombe commends BESDA’s effort at reducing out-of- school children
The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for keying into the Federal Government/ World Bank programme, Better Education Service Delivery for …
Emir of Gombe commends BESDA’s effort at reducing out-of- school children Read MoreTETFund rebukes non-performing institutions, retrieves N10bn
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Professor Elias Suleiman Bogoro, said the agency has retrieved N10bn for projects awarded, but not executed by beneficiary institutions. Bogoro stated …
TETFund rebukes non-performing institutions, retrieves N10bn Read MoreEkiti recruits neighbourhood inspectors to monitor schools
The Ekiti government has set the machinery in motion for the recruitment of neighbourhood inspectors in the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Foluso Daramola, said …
Ekiti recruits neighbourhood inspectors to monitor schools Read MoreNigeria’s challenges required critical thinking-Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerned over the state of the nation and the education sector in the country stressing that the challenges facing the country required critical …
Nigeria’s challenges required critical thinking-Atiku Read MoreNPOM Awards: Arewa youth hails FG for honouring ex- UNN VC, Dangote, others
Northern group, Arewa Youth Assembly, has commended the Federal Government for conferring National Productivity Order of Merit’ (NPOM) award on the immediate past Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. …
NPOM Awards: Arewa youth hails FG for honouring ex- UNN VC, Dangote, others Read MoreWhy AIDS still rampant among youths – Obiano’s aide
The Anambra state Executive Director, HIV/AIDS programme, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, has posited that the prevalent rate of AIDS in the state was dropping steadily due to awareness, education, counseling and …
Why AIDS still rampant among youths – Obiano’s aide Read MoreCSR: Berger donates books, learning materials to 2,000 Delta, Anambra students
Communities in Okwe, Delta state and Obosi, Anambra state exploded with excitement last week when engineering construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC notched up its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts …
CSR: Berger donates books, learning materials to 2,000 Delta, Anambra students Read MoreFG establishes curriculum for National Innovative Diploma Certificate
Sequel to the training programme in the Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (AFEME), Defence Headquarters has developed a curriculum for its Mechatronics School. BINTA SHAMA reports. MoU Due to …
FG establishes curriculum for National Innovative Diploma Certificate Read MoreNIMASA donates educational material to schools in Northwest
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has donated modern educational materials worth millions of naira to four secondary schools in the Northwest. The director-general of the agency, Mr Dakuku …
NIMASA donates educational material to schools in Northwest Read MoreInfuse human trafficking in school curricula to check menace – Obaji
Former Minister of Education under the administration of Dr Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Chinwe Obaji, said the introduction of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) into school curricular was a veritable tool for …
Infuse human trafficking in school curricula to check menace – Obaji Read MoreFree education: 779,522 pupils to Receive uniforms
The Kano state government has said that 779, 522 pupils would benefit from the distribution of its free uniforms across the state. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje made the disclosure while …
Free education: 779,522 pupils to Receive uniforms Read MoreSokoto earmarks N1.9bn for school furniture
The Sokoto state government has earmarked N1.9 billion to purchase 110,000 school furniture to address infrastructure challenges in the state. Permanent Secretary, Sokoto state Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, …
Sokoto earmarks N1.9bn for school furniture Read MoreFG may ring-fence VAT revenue – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Finance is considering ring-fencing funds generated from an increase in its value-added tax rates for spending on items such as education and health in an effort …
FG may ring-fence VAT revenue – Minister Read MoreKwara to spend N100m on state library, e-learning, innovation hub
Kwara state government will spend at least N100m to renovate the state Library complex and use it as a launchpad for e-learning and temporary headquarters for the state’s innovation hub, …
Kwara to spend N100m on state library, e-learning, innovation hub Read MoreAnambra: Group demands redeployment of Home Economics teachers
Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria (HETAN), Anambra State Chapter, has called for the redeployment of trained teachers across primary schools in the state. The group made the call during …
Anambra: Group demands redeployment of Home Economics teachers Read MoreNasarawa state poly fared better under me – Governing council chairman
His Royal Highness Alhaji Sani Mohammed Bako III is the 22nd Emir of Karshi and chairman governing council, Nasarawa State polytechnic Lafia. In his interview with MOHAMMED YANGIDA, he explained …
Nasarawa state poly fared better under me – Governing council chairman Read MoreFlour mills donates bus to Yabatech
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc has recently donated a brand new Toyota Hiace bus to the School of Technology, Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to mark the school’s annual lecture/exhibition/fundraising …
Flour mills donates bus to Yabatech Read MoreReps decry poor budgetary allocation to education
The House of Representatives has said that the 20 percent budgetary allocation for education in the 2020 appropriation was poor. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by …
Reps decry poor budgetary allocation to education Read MoreWhy 3 private schools were sealed in Sokoto
The Sokoto state Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education has sealed three private schools for non-compliance with the guidelines for establishing schools. Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Malam Nura …
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