By Olaolu Fawole African Proverb “You do not tell a child not to touch a hot lamp, the lamp will tell him” Elizabeth is a six year old primary one pupil. When she is at school, her mother misses her presence and when she is back from school, her mom prefers school hours are not […]Continue Reading
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and Allied Institutions will commence a nationwide strike today (Monday), to protest their withheld four months’ salary. The National President of SSANU, Muhammed Ibrahim, informed The PUNCH on Sunday that the two unions were set for their nationwide strike. But Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly has reiterated its support for improving the standard of state-owned tertiary institutions and their internally Generated Revenue, IGR, capacity. The Chairman House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade stated this when he led other members of the Education Committee on an oversight visit to Osun State College […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advised the management of Federal College of Education, Iwo to carry the State Government along in the running inclusion of the institution. Governor Adeleke stated this during a courtesy visit paid to him in his office by the management of the Federal College of Education, […]Continue Reading
By Ridwan Olalekan, Yusirat Oyeleke Pupils of Debby-Chris Private School, Ile-tuntun, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State, have visited the Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan to seek additional knowledge outside their academic environment. The pupils who were conducted round the facilities by some members of staff of the corporation were happy to embark on the excursion. Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose In fulfilment of his promise to the people of the state, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced the commencement of the disbursement of 10,000 naira, known as “Ogun State educash” to students of public primary and secondary schools across the state to cushion the effects of the economic hardship rocking […]Continue Reading
The Federal Government has invited Memoranda from the public as it begins the probe of private Universities established in the last 15 years. The Federal Government initiated the probe following an investigative report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovering certificate racketeering in neighboring Benin Republic and Togo. According to reports, that no fewer Continue Reading
By Dayo Adu There is an end in sight to issues when a university community tailors its programmes towards solving the challenges confronting society. The Vice-Chancellor, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan stated this while receiving the Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan and top management staff Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has urged the executive to take proactive and decisive steps towards addressing the menace of land grabbing and encroachment of public school lands across the state. The appeal followed a motion moved by the lawmaker representing the Oluyole State constituency, Mr Waheed Akintayo on Tuesday […]Continue Reading
Against the backdrop of the resurgence of the mass abduction of pupils, the Federal Government has said schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are at risk of attacks by bandits and insurgents. The National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Hajia Halima Iliya, confirmed on Sunday, that the data of […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented 28 18-seater buses to tertiary institutions in the state Governor Makinde, while presenting the buses at the car park of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan said his administration would continue to give its best to the people of the state despite the challenging times. Continue Reading
By Rotimi Famakin Excursion has the potential to sharpen students’ career focus The Vice Principal, Adeola Goodwill Private School, Apete, Ibadan, Mr Seun Buyide stated this while leading students of the school on an excursion tour of Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan. Mr Buyide, who advised public and private school administrators in Nigeria to […]Continue Reading
By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen, Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has concluded all the necessary arrangement for the establishment of 24 Skills and Vocational hubs in polytechnics across the country. The president stated this during the 38th convocation of Bayero University Kano. The president who was represented by the Minister of Education, Professor Continue Reading
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, says the police will continue to give priority to the safety and security of schools nationwide. Egbetokun said this in Abuja at the inauguration of training on safe schools for state coordinators and divisional police officers (DPOs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event […]Continue Reading
By Dayo Adu Dominion University Ibadan has matriculated two hundred and fifteen students for the 2023/2024 academic sessions The students, who were admitted into various courses of studies in the faith-based private institution, swore the oath of allegiance administered by the Acting Registrar of the university, Dr. Fortune Afatapka. Admonishing the new students, the Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government wants Nigerians who studied abroad to return home after acquiring knowledge for the betterment of the country. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the maiden International Study Abroad Forum held at the Thomas Oritsejolomi Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Represented by the state’s Commissioner Continue Reading
By Fasilat Lawal Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station has been described as an outstanding media outfit. The Director, Tender Scholars Castle Ologuneru, Ibadan, Mrs Marufa Saka, made the remark when she led pupils of the school on an excursion to Broadcasting House, Dugbe. Mrs Saka explained that Radio Nigeria Ibadan had educative programmes, which endeared the decision […]Continue Reading
By Dayo Adu Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has admonished corps members not to join the bandwagon of negativity but to strive to be self-reliant and create wealth. Governor Makinde stated this at the swearing-in ceremony of 2024 Batch A Stream 1 corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin. The governor, who […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Management of the Ogun State-owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta has renewed its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted academic activities in the institution. The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Adeoye Odedeji stated this when the president of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Pedro Obi visited his office in Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke House of Representatives member representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency, Prince Gboyega Isiaka has initiated a series of education support interventions to complement the state government’s efforts in providing quality and affordable education to constituents. The initiative, involving both short and long-term interventions, Continue Reading
Students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, Ondo State, on Friday, protested what they described as incessant robbery attacks against them off the campus of the institution. The protesters, who were singing various solidarity songs, barricaded the busy Akure -Ilesa Road, causing gridlock on the expressway. The students said they staged a protest […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani says the five rescued pupils and four teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti currently undergoing medical attention at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH Ado Ekiti are all in stable medical condition. Dr Filani who made this known to Journalists […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo The Osun State Executive Council has approved the immediate recruitment of five thousand teachers and two hundred and fifty education officers to fill vacancies in the state teaching service. The Council also approved a contract for the rehabilitation of Ora Igbomina water works at over 1.3 billion naira. The Council noted that […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says non-governmental groups are critical partners in the development of schools, announcing the creation of a partnership board between government and Alumni Associations at all levels of education in the state as part of repositioning education and standards. Governor Adeleke stated this when he Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has debunked the rumour and insinuations that his administration has approved a new satellite campus of the state College of Technology, OSCOTECH, Esa Oke at Ibokun. In a statement by the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the report of a new satellite campus […]Continue Reading