The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWASUBEB) has begun a talent hunt for athletes that will represent the state in the next National Youth Games (NYG). No fewer than 11, 000 pupils and students of primary and Junior Secondary Schools across the 16 local government areas of the state were mobilised and participated in the week-long sporting activities. Blueprint Read More
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has tasked all leaders in various positions of authorities in the country to render selfless services to the people for the betterment of the society. This is just as the governor commended the Ini local government chairman, Mr Israel Idaisin, for his good works for his people by providing them with social amenities. Read More
It’s habitual now that public universities in Nigeria cuddle with increasing school fees as the only way to keep the universities breathing due to government’s neglect and the incessant ASUU strikes that jeopardise the universities for years. Education aids in shaping people’s perceptions towards positive thoughts, which is good for peaceful co-existence among the diverse ethnic groups of Nigeria. As Read More
For students of the prestigious University of Abuja (UniAbuja), it was a moment to cherish amidst expectations of better things to come on Tuesday November 14, 2023 when top officials of the Korea Embassy in Nigeria stormed the institution to launch Korea Corner. Blueprint reports that the corner is basically a part of the school designated for students to access Read More
Students in public schools in Osogbo, Osun, were sent home on Tuesday following the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The students from various public primary and secondary schools were seen on the roads, heading back home. At CAC Grammar School, Gbodofon, Osogbo, the gate was left wide open as students Read More
Students in public schools in Osogbo, Osun, were sent home on Tuesday following the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The students from various public primary and secondary schools were seen on the roads, heading back home. At CAC Grammar School, Gbodofon, Osogbo, the gate was left wide open as students Read More
In this fast-paced digital age, where information can be accessed at the click of a button, the lack of reading culture among students is a growing concern. While technological advancements have made knowledge more accessible than ever before, the habit of reading seems to be dwindling among today’s generation. One of the primary contributors to the decline in reading culture Read More
Akwa Ibom governor Pastor Umo Eno has restated his commitment to pay bursary to students of the state studying in tertiary institutions across the country. Eno, who made the pledge in Uyo, on Friday during a round-table meeting with student leaders from clusters in the students’ community, urged them to shun anti-social behaviours. Eno, was represented by his personal assistant Read More
The current state of the nation has shown that there is need for a revamp, a turnaround, and heavy investment in the education sector. That is why both local and international organisations are advocating vigorously for heavy investment in public institutions of learning. Unfortunately, the more the resonation in the call the lesser it seems the government’s response, considering the Read More
The second batch of graduates of the Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN), mid-wifed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has completed the training programme with the award of professional certificates to 54 participants. A statement by the Commission’s Deputy Director, Information & Publications Division, Malam Mousa Ubandawaki, said the graduation ceremony marked the end of the one month Read More
The Rural Electrification Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ceesolar, a renewable energy firm to empower about 140 female students. The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) is funded by the World Bank. A statement by the agency on Tuesday said the contract was sealed for the implementation of the female Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)Internship Program, a Read More
Education is the pillar of every society. It plays pivotal role as it helps in contributing to national development. Sadly, Nigeria’s education sector is faced with numerous problems especially, the threat to the country’s economy. Nigeria, being a diverse and complex country is faced with the rising cost of higher education as a result of paucity of funds in the Read More
The hike in tuition fees and other charges by public universities came as a shock to students and their parents, considering the present economic hardship in the country. However, in the University of Maiduguri, Borno state, a circular to students, said due to the rise in the cost of teaching and learning materials, students who previously paid N31,500 are now Read More
On June 12, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act 2023 into law in fulfilment of his campaign promise to institute a pilot student loan regime that will expand access to education, regardless of backgrounds; popularly known as the “Student Loan Act”. The Act seeks to provide access to interests free loans to Nigerian students Read More
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the era of industrial actions in the nation’s academic environment has come to an end. He then revealed that the administration’s Students Loan Scheme will take-off January 2024. President Tinubu gave the assurance on Monday while speaking at the 29th edition of the annual Nigerian Economic Summit, anchored by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group Read More
Four hundred and fifty (450) students of the University of Ilorin have bagged First Class degrees during the 2020/2021 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. Similarly, the university within the first one year leadership of Professor Wahab Egbewole has completed 16 new projects lined up for commissioning by the visitor to the institution , President Bola Tinubu, during the university’s combined convocation ceremonies. Read More
Two physically challenged persons studying in Government Day Secondary School in Katsina have appealed to the management of AGILE to grant them scholarship. The twosome; Salmanu Aliyu, 17, and Halimatu Aliyu 15, are in JSS two and badly needed the assistance of AGILE to actualise their dreams. Salmanu spoke to newsmen on behalf of the two of them on Sunday Read More
The South West Chapter of the National Association of Nigerians Students, (NANS) has commended Seyi Tinubu, son of the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his endorsement and support given to Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE). Afeez is contesting to become NANS Senate President. In a release made available to newsmen and signed by NANS South-west leaders, the students stressed Read More
The need to improve students’ standard of living in Nigerian public institutions is necessary as students are faced with lots of challenges in the process of acquiring formal education. It is a fact that the cost of living in Nigeria today is high, people are struggling to eke out a means of livelihood. Many people cannot afford three square meals Read More
Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his administration’s strong commitment to the provision of modern infrastructure in public schools, to provide better learning environment for students and improve the knowledge of their teachers. The governor noted that this was why his administration embarked on construction of new school blocks and classrooms in all the communities that were in Read More
It’s habitual now that public universities in Nigeria cuddle with increasing school fees as the only way to keep the universities breathing due to government’s neglect and the incessant ASUU strikes that jeopardise the universities for years. Education aids in shaping people’s perceptions towards positive thoughts, which is good for peaceful co-existence among the diverse ethnic groups of Nigeria. As Read More
Road blocked as Students of the University of Jos, Plateau State, protested over the increase in school fees and other services rendered by the institution. The students on Tuesday demanded for an urgent reversal of the hike in school fees and other services rendered by the University. Armed with placards with different inscriptions such as “If your children can afford Read More
A 100 level student of the Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Atanda Modupe Deborah, has been found dead two days after she went missing. Her corpse was found buried in a shallow grave with eyes reportedly plucked out. Recall that Deborah, a student of Nursing Department, stream A, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, went missing after she had gone Read More
Students of the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, on Friday spent the second day at the institution’s entrance gate protesting an alleged 75 per cent hike in tuition fee. The students’ protest which began Thursday has reportedly disrupted academic and administrative activities in the institution. A student of the faculty of medical sciences who simply identified herself as Read More
When unable to afford school fees, the student should talk to his trusted friends, especially his class representative, about it. Let him speak to the class representative as he/she knows everyone in the class, both the privileged and the not-so-privileged, and can ask for help on your behalf. I. Request a general contribution from the class, suggesting a minimum of Read More
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