Category: education
-
FG Inaugurates New University of Education in Plateau
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the upgraded Federal University of Education, Pankshin, in Plateau State. This transformation from a college to a university of education follows a 2022 Bill sponsored by Mr. Yusuf Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, which was passed by the National Assembly and later signed into law by former President Muhammadu…
-
Zulum sponsors 180 postgraduates on foreign scholarship, offers automatic employment.
From Lateef Taiwo with Correspondent Reports Borno State Governor Babagana Umar Zulum has sponsored 180 students for higher education in Malaysia and India. Among the beneficiaries are 12 PhD and 53 master’s students who will study at Sharda University, India as well as another 12 PhD and 73 candidates for Integral University, India. Twenty nine…
-
NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results
From Lateef Taiwo The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) , with 60.55 percent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters on Thursday…
-
KWAGILE begins training of Focal Persons in public schools
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has commenced the constitution and training of Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Focal Persons in all the 898 junior and senior secondary schools in the State. Declaring the programme open in Ilorin, the state capital, theCommissioner…
-
Falana, Parents Criticize Federal and Lagos Governments Over School Fees Hike
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, and a parents’ forum have condemned recent increases in school fees by the Federal and Lagos State governments, calling the hikes illegal. In July 2023, the Federal Government raised fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000. Meanwhile, Lagos State announced a similar increase for its boarding schools, setting…
-
Anambra Threatens Closure of 2,000 Unaccredited Schools
As primary and secondary schools in Anambra State prepare to resume on September 17, the state government has announced plans to sanction approximately 2,000 unaccredited schools operating within its borders. In a statement released Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, warned that these schools face imminent closure if they fail to obtain the…
-
Why We Extended School Resumption, Says Edo Government
The Edo State Government has explained that the decision to extend the resumption date for schools across the state was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of children. The announcement comes after the state government indefinitely postponed the reopening of public and private schools, initially scheduled for September 9, citing concerns over the recent…
-
ASUU Protests Dismissal of LASU Lecturers Today
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Zone, is organizing a rally today in support of five lecturers who were dismissed from Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. In a letter of invitation obtained, ASUU alleges that the lecturers were unlawfully dismissed by the LASU administration. The letter reads, “This is to respectfully invite you…
-
UNILORIN gets 2 new Centres to advance blue economy, gender studies
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the establishment of the two new Centres, the Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy and the Centre for Gender Studies. This was one of the major highlights of the 301st meeting of the University Senate held at the University Auditorium. A statement…
-
FG Considers Exemptions for Exceptionally Gifted Children on WAEC, NECO Age Limits
The Federal Government is considering allowing exceptionally intelligent children under the age of 18 to take the West African School Certificate Examinations (WASCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams, despite the new education policy that sets age limits for candidates. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced this during a visit to the Federal Government…