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World Radio Day: NUJ Urges Radio Broadcasters to Pursue Peace, Stability
By Morenike Tony-Esan As the nation grapples with challenges borne out of scarcity of naira notes and fuel price hikes, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone B southwest states urged broadcasters in the radio stations across the country, to ensure that the medium of communication is deployed to promote peace and stability. The Vice-President of …
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Students’ preoccupation with social media, bane of reading culture – Stakeholders
According to Oxford advance learner Dictionary, literacy is the ability to read and write. On November 17th 1965, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO set aside 8th September for the annual celebration of International Literacy Day to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and…
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Radio Day 2022: Radio and Trust
Radio is an organ of mass communication through which information is disseminated to diverse audience. Like every other mass media, its function is to inform, educate and entertain people. Radio which came into being in 1930 was the first mass medium of communication, reaching millions of people. Since then, Radio has played a significant role…
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A trip To Special Islands Inhabited by Animals Alone
Humans are usually associated with beaches, it comes natural to see people on beaches. However, there are some beaches that are solely occupied by animals, an example is the Pig Beach, officially known as Big Major Cay.It is located in Exuman, the Bahamas and no one knows for sure how these swimming feral pigs ended…
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Teachers Are Life Builders- Educationist
Today is world Teacher’s Day which commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers. It is also an occasion to resolve issues regarding the teaching profession and to recognize the rights and the responsibilities of teachers. In an interview, the Principal of Oba Akinbiyi High School 2,…
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Immortalize Victor Uwaifo As god Of Art, JIFORM Tells FG
The Journalists International Forum For Migration, JIFORM has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to keep the memories of late Sir Victor Uwaifo, a music icon who passed on at 80 on Saturday describing him as a god of art. In a tribute to the Benin, Edo State born legend, Ajibola Abayomi, the President…
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Saving The Nation’s Education System From Collapse
Education is key to development in any country; as a matter of fact education drives all sectors of national development, without which sustainable development can be compromised. Given the importance of education, it can be given only in a safe and secured environment. In effect, education and its pedagogies can only be guaranteed in a…
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World Book Day: NCC Reiterates Resolve to Tackle Piracy
Education no doubt plays pivotal role in the development of any nation. Book significantly constitutes a major component in educational advancement of young and adult Nigerians. Findings however show that adult illiteracy of Nigeria increased from 24 million in 1991 to 41.3 million in 2015. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, placed…
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Significance of Books as World Marks Day
Books are very significant materials as they are banks of knowledge. From centuries, books have been instrument for passing across knowledge, documenting facts and records. Over the years, they have been part of the engine of development in societies. It is in recognition of the key role that books play that United Nations Educational, Scientific And…
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Implications of New Salary Scale for Teachers
In commemorating this year’s teachers day, President Muhammadu Buhari announced a special salary scale for teachers as well as increased years of service from thirty five years to forty years. It is believed that a positive or negative influence of a teacher on any child will have an effect on that child hence the need…
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Covid-19: UNESCO Clamors for Improved Access to Information
In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the four Groups of Friends on the Safety of Journalists at UNESCO in Paris, France are calling on all states to protect journalists and media workers’ safety, safeguard a free and independent media and ensure unhindered access to information, both online and offline. According to a statement, by the…
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Radio is a Medium to Promoting Peace and Inclusion – Former OGBC Manager
World Radio Day is a day proclaimed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information to radio including community radios. Speaking on this year’s theme: “Radio and Diversity”, former Deputy Manager News of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, OGBC, Mr. Adegboyega…
