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Japan donates N2b school projects to Oyo govt

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2016 0

The Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on Monday, handed over completed school projects across Oyo State, worth N2 billion, to the State Government. The Japanese Government handed over the project to the state government at a ceremony held at St.

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VC tussle: Jubilation as FG dissolves OAU Governing Council

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2016 0

  Workers and students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,‎ engaged in jubilation over the dissolution of the governing council of the institution. The Federal Government had on Thursday dissolved the Governing Councils of the University of Port Harcourt and OAU, Ile-Ife, respectively. The dissolution notice, which was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam

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Post-UTME: Education ministry, V-Cs to meet, says Perm. Sec

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2016 0

The Federal Ministry of Education has decided to convene a meeting with vice-chancellors, admission officers and other stakeholders to discuss processes for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, who made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on

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Scholars, researchers call for improved education system

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

The Humboldt Alumni Higher Education Management and Research Linkage Network Forum has called for the improvement of the education system in Nigeria. The call is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting in Lagos, signed by Prof. Oluyemi Akinloye of the University of Lagos, the convener of the forum. It had […]

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JDPC, firm highlight importance of Mathematics in bringing about innovation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

The Justice Development and Peace Commission, JDPC, Festac deanery, Lagos and Mobiks Educational Services have stressed the importance of Mathematics in bringing about innovation, urging parents and the government to encourage children to embrace the subject. The organisations stated this at an event to mark 2016 Children’s Day held at the Holy Family Catholic Church […]

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Education, most powerful weapon to change our world- Jimi Agbaje

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

The gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State in the 2015 general election, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has disclosed that the more Nigerian governments continue to allow mediocrity in the education system, the more standard continues to fall. He said this at the 8th Total School Support Seminar/Exhibition (TOSSE) organised by EDUMARK Education […]

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Mixed reactions trails Scrapping of Post-UTME

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

Stakeholders and candidates have expressed divergent views on the decision of the Federal Government to stop the conduct of Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME). Speaking to Daily Times in separate interviews, they stressed that the advent of the exam was to check poor quality of candidates and eliminate fraud in the admission process, adding that

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World Bank, Dev. Partners vote 100m dollars for Basic Education

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

  The World Bank and sundry development partners have jointly made a donation of 100 million US dollars to ensure the successful take-off of the newly launched ‘’Nigeria Partnership for Education Project ‘’ (NIPEP), with a pilot take-off in 5 North Western states namely, Sokoto, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano. Speaking in Abuja on Monday […]

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4 new private colleges get operational certificates

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

The Federal Government has granted provisional approval to four (4) new private Colleges of Education to commence operation as part of efforts to increase access to teacher education in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Professor Monday Joshua, who made this known in Abuja, while presenting accreditation certificates to

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JAMB adopts 180 cut off mark

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2016 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary education stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja adopted 180 as the cut-off mark for 2016 admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The decision was reached at the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Degree, Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) and National Diploma (ND)

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PASEDA: Striving beyond Awolowo’s unending dreams

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

As much as we cannot crush faith by simply removing its earthly manifestation, we can hold firm as long as we believe in the fact that change must continue to occur in our dear country. The change we deserve would come through individuals or collective of individuals that truly believe that a political position is […]

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Make Local councils autonomous, NAUS president urges govt

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) has demanded for autonomy of Local Government Councils to enhance their efficiency and scrapping of the Joint Allocation Accounts Committee (JAAC) to allow local councils receive their allocations directly. National President of the association, Comrade Jonathan Adekunle, made this demand known last

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Why we honour our scholars – Unique Height

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

Management of Unique Height School, Isheri-Magodo, Lagos has reiterated its commitment to encourage excellent academic performance through hard work among students. Speaking at the Honour Roll Award/Inauguration of prefects held at the school compound recently, Principal, Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Olatubode, said the essence is to motivate and sensitise the students to be at

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2015 Nov/Dec WASSCE: WAEC cancels results of candidates involved in malpractice

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the results of candidates involved in examination malpractice during its 2015 November/December diet of the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a communiqué issued after the 61st meeting of the council’s Nigeria Examinations’ Committee (NEC). The communiqué was signed by

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FG to review roles of PTA in unity schools

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

The Federal Government is set to review the roles of Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in Unity schools across the country to check lapses and create boundaries of duties. Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Anwuka, disclosed this at the commissioning of a two storey 1,200 bed space hostel for girls and teachers at the […]

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No extension on sales of change of course, institution forms, JAMB insists

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2016 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday reiterated that it would not extend the period it had slated for the sales of forms for change of course or institution this year. Dr Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head of Media and Information, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos during a telephone […]

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FG will harmonise university tuition fees — Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2016 0

The Federal Government will harmonise tuition fees in all federal universities to stop arbitrary charge of fees by some university authorities. The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made this known while fielding questions on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. “Since the protests started, we have summoned the authorities […]

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NOUN grants 100 per cent waiver to prison inmates

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2016 0

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has granted 100 per cent waiver to prison inmates who desired to further their education across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity of the institution, Malam Ibrahim Sheme, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]

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Minister calls for review of teacher education policy

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2016 0

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwuka, has called for a review of the National Teacher Education Policy to address the encumbrances that had hindered its implementation. Anwuka made the recommendation while delivering the Rhema University maiden convocation lecture at the university’s campus in Aba, Abia on Friday. In the lecture delivered on […]

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FGGC Sagamu Alumni to hold reunion, renovate Alma Mater

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2016 0

The United States branch of the Old Students Association of Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Sagamu is to hold a reunion and fund raising programme toward for the renovation of infrastructure, provision of learning equipment in its alma mater and to improve welfare of its members. In a release, the association disclosed that preparation had […]