The Australian Alumni Association of Nigeria (AAAN) has called on governments and related stakeholders to invest in teachers with a view to expanding their knowledge and skills. The association comprises Nigerians who studied in Australia’s educational institutions in different capacities, particularly post-graduate and short courses, either through scholarship or self-funding. In a statement issued in […]
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBITAK) and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries in the South who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in a field of the natural and related applied sciences in the departments and laboratories of public and private universities of Türkiye and TÜBITAK
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NDDC Local & International Scholarships – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad. As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2019 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme. The program is to equip Niger
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Lagos state Teacher, Adeola Adefemi, has received the prestigious 2023 African Union Continental Teacher Prize. This remarkable achievement not only celebrates Adeola’s dedication but also highlights the crucial role teachers play in shaping the future of the African continent, aligning seamlessly with the vision of Agenda 2063 for integration, peace, and prosperity. Adeola Adefemi’s unwavering
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Digital technology is fast revolutionising the education system. Today, there are different digital learning tools and applications transforming the learning process from an academic exercise to an engaging and gratifying experience. As countries, states, and communities within sub-Saharan Africa double efforts to improve access to basic education, the quality of education also remains a major
Ministry of Education in the Western Region of Kenya has temporarily shut a girls-only boarding school, St Theresa Eregi Girls Secondary School located in Kakamega County; following the outbreak of a mysterious illness that led to over 90 female students being hospitalised. Local reports stated that the school was temporarily closed on Wednesday after
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An overseas education expert, Edna Joseph, has counselled that verification is key to protecting students from unscrupulous people parading as agents. Edna, who runs Profound Educational Services, an agency that helps place students into schools in Canada, warned prospective students to be wary of false claims, fake schools with phony websites, and hidden fees. She
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Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring that every child has access to quality education in the state. This is as a non-government organisation, Sam-Oyus Foundation distributes 5,000 writing materials to pupils across primary school in Modakeke. Addressing the gathering at Saint Stephen Grammar in Modakeke, the State Commissioner for Education, Dipo
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Teaching, often hailed as a “noble profession,” holds a peculiar status in society. It’s a profession that shapes the minds of the future but is seldom revered or appreciated as it deserves. While the establishment of annual teachers’ day celebrations was meant to transform this situation, it seems to have resulted in an emerging attenuation
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