Tag: #NigeriaEducation
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NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES URGED TO BOOST GLOBAL GRANT CAPACITY
Experts say Nigerian universities must sharpen their grantsmanship to compete globally and secure sustainable funding. Nigerian universities have been called to strengthen their capacity for international grants and strategic resource mobilisation to remain competitive and financially sustainable. The call came from Prof. Andrew Haruna and Mr Ken Oguzie during a research workshop at the Committee…
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WORLD MATHS DAY: GROUP TRAINS NIGERIAN STUDENTS FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION
A Lagos-based education initiative is pushing Nigerian students onto the global stage, using World Maths Day to build future problem-solvers in science and technology. A consulting firm, Global Learning Advancement Network Consulting, is training students across Nigeria to compete internationally in mathematics as part of activities marking World Maths Day. Speaking at Apostolic Faith Secondary…
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AI SET TO REVOLUTIONISE PRINTING, PUBLISHING — YABATECH DON
From faster production to new creative opportunities, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Nigeria’s print and publishing landscape. A senior lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Oluwole Funmilayo, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Nigeria’s printing and publishing sectors into powerful engines of innovation, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the institution’s 22nd…
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YOBE PROMOTES 1,700 TEACHERS TO BOOST EDUCATION SECTOR
State rewards dedication, strengthens learning outcomes in public schools The Yobe Teachers’ Service Board (TSB) has promoted 1,700 teachers across various cadres to reward diligence and enhance service delivery in the state’s education sector. Announcing the move on Tuesday in Damaturu, TSB Chairman Alhaji Yakubu Dokshi said the exercise recognises excellence and aims to improve…
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EKITI POLY RECTOR WARNS STUDENTS AGAINST CULTISM, DRUG ABUSE
New students urged to focus on academics and uphold discipline as they begin their tertiary journey. Dr Sunday Ajeigbe, Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic (EKSPOLY), Isan-Ekiti, has warned students to steer clear of cultism, drug abuse, examination malpractice, and other social vices. He spoke at the institution’s sixth matriculation ceremony on Tuesday, attended by 274…
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AJALA MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE NCCE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Teacher education gets a fresh push under trailblazing leadership. Dr Angela Ajala has officially assumed office as the first female Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), pledging reforms to improve teacher training, staff welfare, and institutional growth. Speaking at her inauguration in Abuja, Ajala described teachers as “the quiet architects…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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UNILORIN VC PRAISES MEDIA PARTNERSHIP AT RAMADAN IFTAR
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has applauded journalists for their continued support and partnership with the institution, describing the media as key stakeholders in promoting the university’s growth and reputation. Egbewole gave the commendation while hosting journalists, staff members, students and other stakeholders at the university’s annual Ramadan…
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SOLUDO TOURS SCHOOLS TO END MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DISRUPTIONS
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Monday toured several schools in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, to reinforce the return of normal academic activities on Mondays after years of sit-at-home disruptions. During the visit, the governor interacted with students and teachers, expressing satisfaction at seeing classrooms active on a day that had long been affected…
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GROUP DEMANDS STRUCTURED CRACKDOWN ON SCHOOL GENDER VIOLENCE
Nearly half of primary school pupils surveyed have experienced gender-based violence experts say it’s time for a coordinated national response. The Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) is calling for a structured, two-pronged strategy targeting both teachers and pupils to tackle school-related gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria’s primary schools. Speaking in Ibadan, the group’s Executive…
