Education

FG committed to free, compulsory basic education – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2019 0

Ibadan – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards free and compulsory education of the first nine years of a child school life across the country. Osinbajo gave the commitment in Ibadan while speaking at the Divine

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We must work together to rebuild our alma mater, UNN VC tells old boys

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2019 0

Nsukka – Prof. Charles Igwe, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN),  said there was urgent need to rebuild some of the dilapidated buildings in Nsukka High School (NHS). Igwe, who graduated from the school in 1972, made the call in Nsukka, when Nsukka chapter of NHS Old Boys Association paid him a solidarity visit in […]

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Nigeria in serious trouble, education wise in this country – Soyinka

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2019 0

Nobel laurete, Prof Wole Soyinka, has said that Nigeria’s education was nothing to write home about, saying ‘We are in serious trouble, education wise in this country’ Soyinka said this on Sunday at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the presentation of a play, ‘Folly of Men.’ which was part of the activities in marking […]

Education

FG initiates programmes to attract investment to education sector

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

Lagos – The Federal Government says it has initiated intervention programmes that will up skill teachers with right tools to deliver quality education. Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, the Minister of State for Education, made this known at the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) October Meeting in Lagos. Theme of the meeting was: “Investment Opportunities in the

Business Economy

Experts reaction trail Buhari’s N10.77trn 2020 budget presentation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2019 0

…It’s high time Nigeria found ways to address its deficit issues -Economist …Government must stop saying our GDP is within means -Expert …Budget does not capture how the Govt will lift 100m out of poverty -Rotimi Economists and finance experts have reacted to the N10.77trillion 2020 budget presented to the joint session of the National […]

Education

Every Nigerian child will have access to quality education – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured that the Federal Government  was determined to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education. The vice president stressed that the government would continue to take measures towards the provision of quality education to propel national development.Osinbajo spoke at the 30th convocation ceremony of the

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UNICEF renews commitment to support Nigeria in education, health, sanitation sectors

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2019 0

Katsina – The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) has pledged to continue to support the education, health and sanitation programmes of the present administration to enhance the living condition of Nigerians. Mr Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief Field Officer in charge of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States, made the pledge on Wednesday in Katsina, when […]

Education

12,000 students write placement examination to science schools in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2019 0

No fewer than 12,000 students on Saturday wrote the senior secondary placement examination into the 14 science, technical and commercial schools and colleges in Kaduna State. The Commissioner for Education, Dr Shehu Makarfi, who monitored the exercise at Science School Kufena, Zaria, said that the government was taking necessary steps to promote science and technical […]

Education Entertainment

K1 Meets Kid Artist Restates Full Scholarship Promise

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2019 0

Isaac Oguntoye Fuji Music living legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has met the the Representatives of Lagos government and African Church Primary School, Meiran, over his promise to sponsor the education of Oluwatobi Ilelolawa, the 12 year-old Primary Six pupil of African Church Primary School, Meiran, who sketched President […]

Business

CODE tracks N1.2bn budgeted for rural communities projects

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2019

Ukpono Ukpong – Abuja Disturbed by the anomaly where grassroots communities in Nigeria are constantly deprived of access to basic human needs like health care, water, education, Connected Development (CODE), through its homegrown social accountability initiative, ‘Follow The Money’ have tracked an estimate of NGN 1,289,579,737 ($3.6m) budgeted for projects in 69

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Education critical to Nigeria’s dev – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

The federal government has said education is critical for the development of any nation and will be given the needed attention at all times. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the declaration on Tuesday, at the opening of two-day workshop on sustainable funding of Nigeria’s education sector. Osinbajo, who was represented on the occasion by […]

Health News

International Children’s Day: UNICEF calls for kids’ protection, education

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

In celebrating the Universal Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called on world leaders to build a world where every child is safe from harm and is educated. Highlighting the importance of investing in every child on its website, UNICEF stated that the world will be a better place only when children […]

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Association laments rot in education system

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

Low quality of knowledge has been attributed to the decay been witnessed in the education sector in Nigeria. This statement was made in Bauchi by the National President of Government Science School Toro Old Boys Association Class of 88 in Bauchi State, Mr Tanimu Umar while speaking at the 30 years of reunion meeting with […]

Headlines News

Minimum Wage: We were not elected to pay salaries alone- Governors

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2018 0

Governors under the auspices of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday, stated that they were not voted into power to pay salaries alone but also to provide good infrastructures such as roads, electricity, education, etc. The governors stated this in response to the contentious issue of minimum wage implementation. The governors also called for […]

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Poverty And The High Rate Of Insecurity In Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

Today in Nigeria there is a malaise of poverty which has resulted in the problem of insecurity. The twin problem of illiteracy caused by excessive poverty has bedevilled and hampered the development of our country. According to the statistics and data reported and disclosed by the World Health Organisation, the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are […]

Politics

BEN TV founder, Soyode declares for Nigerian presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2018 0

Europe’s first ethnic media satellite channel’s founder and its former CEO, Mr. Ali Soyode, has formally declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s President in 2019. Soyode is also the convener of YES Nigeria, a fast-rising positive and innovative movement in the country. Addressing stakeholders and supporters in the country’s capital, Abuja on Monday, Soyode […]

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Foundation unveils plan to reduce out of school children in Nigeria, Kenya, others

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2018 0

Education Above All (EAA), a foundation founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar has unveiled a programme targeting 10 million Out-of-School children in Nigeria, Ghana and other countries across the world. Sheikha Moza who is also a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal advocate and Chairperson of EAA Foundation, alongside partners, announced that

Health

Foundation urges improved sexuality education for young persons with disabilities

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

As part of efforts to remove all forms of barriers against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria such as stigma and discrimination , disability advocates have called for improved sexuality education for young persons with disabilities. Besides social inclusion, the stakeholders said promoting sexuality education in secondary schools across the country, would boost

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Kwara Govt restates commitment to uplifting Arabic language education

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2018 0

... Saraki sponsors 500 students for 2018 NBAIS examinations The Kwara State Government has reiterated commitment towards improving the standard of schools across the state through adequate funding especially in the area of Arabic Language Education. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Mariam Garba stated this in Ilorin on

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Rainstorm: Kwara Govt earmark N131m to renovate 17 schools

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

Kwara Government has earmarked N131million to renovate 17 schools affected by rainstorm across the state recently. Hajiya Maryam Garba, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, who disclosed in Ilorin, the state capital during an interview journalists, said that Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, has approved the immediate repair and