The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has initiated the unbundling of the Mass Communication Programme in Nigeria, marking a transformative shift from a generalized approach to a specialised curriculum. The move, spearheaded by the NBTE, aims to enhance career opportunities for graduates, foster skillful specialization, and cultivate a workforce primed for employment. The decision […]
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled a unified curriculum for Islamic schools aimed at countering violent extremist ideologies and helping avert young people from being radicalised by terrorist groups. At the event held at the council chamber of the Government House on Tuesday, Zulum said “Our Islamic schools have been operating without a
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Applications are now welcome from all Akwa Ibom indigenes who are currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in recognised Nigerian tertiary institutions. The AKISAN Scholarship Programme is happily open to receiving applications from eligible students of polytechnic, colleges of education, and universities. 10 Akwa Ibom students currently studying in the USA will receive an awrd of $500,
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Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental health condition that affects a small percentage of women after giving birth. It is characterized by a rapid onset of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, severe mood swings, and disorganized thinking. This is exemplified in Yoruba societies where severe forms of postnatal psychiatric disorders are termed Àbísínwín and are
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Lions killing zookeepers is a tragic and rare occurrence that can be attributed to various factors. The recent killing of Olabode Olawuyi, a dedicated veterinary technologist with over a decade of experience at the zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, met a tragic end on February 19, 2024 on Monday when a
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The Senate of the University of Ilorin have expelled 14 institution students, including five 500 Level students, over various offences after the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. In a statement by the university’s director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, on Monday, the students were expelled for examination malpractices. The statement also said that the
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As reported by The Independent, a survey reveals concerns among UK teachers about students’ lack of financial literacy, prompting calls for money management lessons to start earlier in school An overwhelming majority of teachers in the UK think children should be taught about money before they start secondary school, according to a poll from the
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