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UNESCO encourages FG to develop curriculum relevant to national needs

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has encouraged the Federal Government to develop a school curriculum that is relevant to its national needs. UNESCO’s Director for the International Bureau of Education (IBE) Ydo Yao, made the call at a 4-day capacity building workshop organised by the UN agency for officials of the […]

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FG unveils free-food initiative for all primary school pupils

Federal Government has unveiled a free-food initiative for all primary school children nationwide by 2030. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, disclosed this in Abuja, at the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme Policy Stakeholder Validation workshop. The Minister who was represented by the National Coordinator, National Social Investment

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Breaking: Imo varsity suspends lecturer for slapping female student

The Management of Imo State University, Owerri has suspended one of its lecturers, Desmond Izunwanne, for allegedly slapping female students who arrived at a class session behind schedule and in non-departmental uniform. The spokesperson for the University, Ralph Njokuobi, in a statement in Owerri, the state capital, said the lecturer’s action was “barbaric and unbecoming.”

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World Press Freedom Day 2023: History and significance

Every year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated in order to emphasise the value of press freedom and the difficulties that journalists encounter in their work around the world. Following the recommendations of the General Conference of UNESCO, the day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. Purpose The

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NUC says master’s, PhD degrees required for medical professors

National Universities Commission (NUC) has reiterated its position on the importance of medical doctors in academia obtaining master’s and doctorate degrees in order to attain the rank of professors. This stance has sparked controversies, particularly regarding the necessity of acquiring master’s and doctorate degrees in addition to medical fellowships. The Committee on the Status of

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Corporal punishment: What teachers and researchers say

Each year, hundreds of thousands of students are subjected to corporal punishment in public and private schools even religious places of learning aren’t left out. Despite the lacerations, untold problems associated with the hitting, spanking, or paddling of students, corporal punishment is a form of school discipline and many educators have come to debate endlessly

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PICTORIAL: UNILAG creative arts dept performs stage drama at Terra Kulture

The Creative Arts department of the University of Lagos has performed the stage drama titled “Esu and the Vagabond Minstrels” at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. The theatrical performance debuted on Saturday, April 29, 2023 to mark the maiden effort aimed at showcasing the creative talents and outputs of students and staff of the University.

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Local government faults funding Of primary education

National Association of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Katsina State has faulted the tripartite funding of primary education in the state and called for its review of the system to allow the councils have funds for capital projects. The union said local government funds have been diverted and unconstitutionally spent at the detriment of councils.

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Ekiti state government reiterates commitment on girl child education

Ekiti State government has reiterated its commitment on girl child education, which has remained a potent tool for social transformation and sustainable development. This was made known by Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of the State Governor, who was represented by Mary Adedokun, a professor, at the special education forum organised by Balm in Gilead Foundation for

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U.S. Mission, Fulbright scholars dwell on access to quality higher education in Nigeria

Scholars, policymakers and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s educational sector gathered in Lagos from April 27-28 for the 15th annual Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria conference focused on the theme “Improving the Quality of Higher Education: Stakeholders Engagement.” Supported by the U.S. Mission, the conference organised in partnership with the University of Lagos, explored best practices

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Meet Nosipho Ngidi, the South African graduate with entrepreneurial grit

Nosipho Ngidi is a 23-year-old graduate of Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), South Africa. Through her entrepreneurial grit, Ngidi overcame financial struggles while schooling to obtain her diploma in office management and technology. She speaks with Edugist on how she navigated her studies from running a snack business to graduating from the MUT. Excerpts: Share

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DBNC 2023: UNILAG graduate secures $10,000 prize

Olalekan Salami, a former student of the University of Lagos, who graduated from the Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences in 2019, has emerged as the winner of the prestigious star prize of $10,000 at the recently concluded Doing Business in Nigeria Conference 2023. The annual conference, organised by Linda Uneze, the managing

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