Category: Eduction
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UNICEF Report: One-Third of School Children in Kano Lack Basic Skills
According to a report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), approximately one-third of children attending school in Kano state lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. This revelation was made by Michael Obanda, Senior Education Manager for Kano Field Office of UNICEF, during a Stakeholders’ Meeting on the EU-supported Education and Youth Empowerment (EYE) project…
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Kwara students hail AbdulRazaq for pro-masses programmes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The leadership of the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Kwara state have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his pro-masses programmes aimed at cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal and high cost of living. Speaking at a news conference in…
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Senate urges MDCN to allow Nigerian medical graduands from Ukraine, Sudan to sit for examination
From Lateef Taiwo Senate has urged the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to allow Nigerian medical graduands from Ukraine and Sudan, where war did not affect their academic activities to sit for MDCN exams in July and Nov without any discrimination. It also urged MDCN to in no distant time, work toward the…
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Zulum unveils counterterrorism curriculum for Islamic Schools in Borno.
By our Correspondent Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled a unified curriculum for Islamic schools aimed at countering violent extremist ideologies and helping avert young people from being radicalised by terrorist groups. Zulum disclosed this at the event held at the Government House on Tuesday, saying “Our Islamic schools have been operating without…
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FG committed to transformation of Nigeria’s education sector – Senator Barau
From Lateef Taiwo Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards the transformation of the education sector for rapid development in the country. Senator Barau stated this when he hosted the newly inaugurated leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), at his office…
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UNILORIN expels nine students for examination malpractices
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Nine students of the University of Ilorin have been expelled from the University. According to a statement by the University, the students were expelled for offences bordering on examination malpractices, The students are Lateef Lukman Olayemi, a 500 Level student of the Faculty/Department of Agriculture/Aquaculture and Fisheries, Kuranga Abdulmuiz Olalekan, a…
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NUC Affirms Plan to Expand University Access
By Milcah Tanimu The National Universities Commission (NUC) has reiterated its commitment to establishing more universities in Nigeria to enhance access to tertiary education across the nation. In a recent briefing with journalists in Abuja, the acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, disclosed that the commission is set to approve the establishment of two…
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Don advocates education of individuals with Special Needs
* As KWASU holds 13th Inaugural Lecture Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of Intellectual and Developmental Disability at the Kwara state University (KWASU), Malete, Olubukola Christiana Dada, has called on stakeholders in the education sector to address the growing number of out-of-school individuals who have intellectual disability to ensure the attainment of the sustainable…
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Wike Approves Massive Rehabilitations Of FCT Schools
From Lateef Taiwo The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved what can be considered as massive rehabilitation of schools across the territory. As part of the approvals running into N27billion, the FCT Administration has set aside N13. 1billion naira for the accelerated rehabilitation of no fewer than 18 schools, which represents…
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Kebbi Gov’t. To expends N9bn on education for out of school children.
From Lateef Taiwo Kebbi Governor, Dr Nasir Idris says his administration within eight months in office has expended over N9 billion on education. He disclosed this at the flagg-off of National Campaign on Out-Of-School Children in the Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria held in Birnin. Kebbi today The governor explained that the sum was spent in…