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Education ministry to partner SFH on HIV/AIDS in schools

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

The Ministry of Education on Tuesday in Abuja announced her collaboration with Society for Family Health to combat HIV/AIDS in schools. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who was represented by Mrs. Justina Ibe, Director, Education Support Services in the ministry, made the above

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UBEC partners UNICEF, IDPs, World Bank on ECE

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

The Universal Basis Education Commission (UBEC) said it is partnering with international development partners, IDPs, the World Bank and the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on the development of a sustainable plan on early child education (ECE) and development in Nigeria. UBEC desk officer, Mr. Aleshi Mayo, who made the above disclosure at a […]

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NGO Bill: Ajulo threatens court action to ensure passage

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

Human rights activist and former national secretary of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Kayode Ajulo, has threatened legal action towards ensuring that the controversial NGO Bill comes to fruition. Speaking Monday in Abuja, Ajulo alleged that human traffickers, shylock businessmen and dubious individuals have hijacked Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), stressing that they now

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Lecturer owed 35 months cries out to Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2017 0

A lecturer with Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area, Anambra State, Chinwe Valentiia Ohagba, has cried out to Governor Willie Obiano to come to her aid. Ohagba who alleged that the Provost of the College, Dr (Mrs.) Ego Uzoezie terminated her appointment after journalists made inquiry into the arrears of […]

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Education minister urges support for ECOWAS’ education

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

The Minister for Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has said that Economic Community of West- African States (ECOWAS) can count on Nigeria’s support in its plans of action for the development of the education system of the Sub-region. The Minister stated this when the ECOWAS Commissioner for Education, Science and Culture, Professor Hamidou Boly, with other […]

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FG’ll increase participation in private varsities- Prof Anwukah

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

The Federal Ministry of Education says it will increase her participation in Gregory University Uturu and other private universities in the country to sustain their important role towards attaining the education goals of the President Buhari-led administration. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah stated this in Uturu recently during the second

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Don’t force courses on your children, JAMB boss tells parents

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has advised parents and guardians to avoid mounting undue pressure on their children in the choice of course for study when applying for admission into tertiary institutions as well as to avoid cutting corners but go through the normal process when purchasing the Joint […]

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ECOWAS VP advocates “school for life” education model for West African countries

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2017 0

In order to equip West African children with the relevant skills to thrive in a challenging environment, ECOWAS VP says, there should be a new educational model. The Vice-president of Economic Community of West Africa, ECOWAS His Excellency Edward Singhartey disclosed this Friday in Uturu, in Isuikwuato LGA of Abia State adding “We need to […]

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Gov. Almakura decries neglect of school sports

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Umaru Tanko Almakura, has deplored the neglect of school sports by successive governments in the country over the years. This, according to him, is responsible for the lack lustre performance of our sports men and women in major international events in recent years. The governor, who was represented by the […]

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Emir Sanusi urges review of FG’s education policies

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has called on the Federal Government to take a second look at the education policies and curriculum with a view to making all secondary schools in the country conform to the norms of the Federal Unity Colleges, irrespective of the ownership status. The Emir, who made the call while […]

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Lagos to begin bursary, scholarship disbursement Dec

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence disbursement of bursaries and scholarships before the end of December. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, said Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had given approval for the disbursement, adding that it was in line with the continued commitment of his administration to ensure that […]

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ASUU blasts JAC over ongoing strike at varsities

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

.Insists earned allowance only for academic staff Says lecturers won’t go on strike, commends FG on agreement .Why we’re on strike- SSANU, NASU, NAAT The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the current industrial action embarked upon by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) which comprises the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities

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Buhari pledges increased investments in education

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Nsukka reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards massive investments in education, insisting that anything short of that would greatly undermine the nation’s drive towards accelerated development. This came as the President asked Nigerians to partner government to uproot the evils of corruption, economic sabotage,

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Infrastructural and enrolment challenges of Early Child Education

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2017 0

Recently, a tour of Early Childhood Education Centers in Kano state was undertaken as part of a guided media tour sponsored by UNICEF. AUGUSTINE OKEZIE writes on the visit and the situation in some states. Several factors, including inadequate space and requisite facilities have effectively marred the sustainable development and growth of early primary education […]

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Education, Key to Sustainable Development – Ekere

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere has stressed the importance of education in ensuring the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Ekere , who spoke at the Annual NDDC Moot and Mock Trial Competition organised by the Institute of Legal Development and Resource Management at the Faculty […]

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Authors move to raise Nigeria’s standard in written and spoken English

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

The intellectual and literary society on Saturday 18th November, 2017, received a boost with the launching of a book titled, ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Usage and Communication Skills – targetted at sanitising and uplifting the propriety of written and spoken English language in todays highly digital world of mass communication. Set out in 15 chapters template spread […]

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FG to tackle accommodation, course accreditation in tertiary institutions

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu has declared that the issues of students’ accommodation and accreditation of courses will be looked into quickly to ensure that tertiary institutions are repositioned on the right pedestal. Adamu who made the above disclosure in Abuja yesterday while receiving the report of the seven-man Audit Panel inaugurated on […]

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FG commences learning nationwide assessment

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

The Federal Government has declared the commencement of the National Assessment of Learning Achievements at the Basic education level, nationwide. Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, who made this known in Abuja while briefing Journalists on the outcome of the 5th edition of the meeting, said the assessment will enable the […]

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Nigeria’s education sector needs to be reformatted – Okebukola

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Peter Okebukola, has stated that the Nigerian Education sector needs to be reformatted to achieve the needed change. Okebukola, who is also the Chairman of Council, Crawford University and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Caleb University, stated this while speaking as the guest lecturer for the

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Stakeholders seeks urgent attention to challenges in Education sector

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for urgent attention to challenges facing the education sector in order to achieve national development. This was the focus at the 2017 Convergence Summit organised by Educorp World and Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Academy in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The stakeholders […]