The Chinese language, Mandarin, has officially been added to the list of foreign languages taught in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. This new addition follows a recent review of the national curriculum. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Secretary of Education for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Danlami Hayyo, during the inauguration […]
*Seeks N15m damages Ayodele Adesanmi Ado Ekiti The suspended student of Mary lmmaculate Secondary School of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has taken the authority of the school to court. It would be recalled that the student, Gift Agenoisa, a JSS 1 female, was suspended from the school for alleged indiscipline and assault on teachers by […]
By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A civil rights group in the FCT has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged imposition of a levy on senior secondary school students in the territory, particularly those in SS1 and SS2. The group, an Initiative for Citizens’ Rights, Accountability and Development (ICRAD) […]
Secondary School rival cult groups’ clash on Thursday evening in Asaba, the Delta State capital, allegedly claimed the life of an SS1 student identified as Gregory Osakwe of one of the secondary schools (name with-held) in Asaba. It was gathered that trouble started after the Oshimili South principal’s cup competition was held at the Stephen […]
The Kwara Government has warned principals in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state against extorting above the approved exam fees of N2,500 for Junior Secondary School Examination Certificate Examination (JSSCE). The state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Bilkisu Oniyangi, gave the warning in Ilorin on Sunday. Oniyangi advised parents and […]
Secondary school students have been advised to be mindful of friends they keep, to remain focused in their studies. Barrister Joy Ogbonnaya, international president of Pleasant Gathering, a non-denominational club gave the advice the 2018 Mega Secondary School Convention held at the Gymnasium Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu. Speaking on the theme “Towards a Positive […]
Five months after 41,735 secondary school students sat for the qualifying examination, the second stage of the competition is about to commence. One hundred and eight students who scaled the first hurdle of the 2018 Cowbellpedia Mathematics TV Quiz Show will engage in the game of speed and accuracy for the ultimate prize in the […]
…holds second Annual Lecture Campaigners of the #Bring back our girls have said that it will on April 14 commemorate the 4th year anniversary of the abduction of Chibok Girls from their secondary school in Chibok, Borno State. Preparatory to the event, which is coming up in Abuja, the movement in a press release signed […]