According to UNESCO, Young people aged 15-24 represent 20% of the African population but over 40% of those who are unemployed. Therefore, traditional education and formal education can’t be enough to empower everyone. There is a need to embrace vocational education. Vocational education includes different programmes and courses designed to prepare individuals for specific careers […]
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Innovation, in the context of Islam, can be a multifaceted concept encompassing technological advancements, intellectual discoveries, and societal progress. The Qur’an, as the foundational Scriptures of Islam, provides guiding principles that encourage Muslims to embrace innovation in various spheres of life while adhering to the fundamental values and principles of the faith. In Islam, the
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The African Fact-Checking Awards 2024, the longest-running programme recognizing excellence in fact-checking journalism in Africa, has officially opened its application process. In its eleventh year, the awards aim to celebrate outstanding fact-checking efforts by journalists, students, and professional fact-checkers across the continent. Benefits: The winner in each of the first two categories will receive a
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Four-year-old Miguel Ovoke, a pupil at BrickHall School in Abuja who tragically passed away during feeding hours, will be laid to rest on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. The counsel for the Ovoke family, Deji Adeyanju, made this known in a notice sent to our correspondent in Abuja. “We hereby extend
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A student from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has been stabbed to death on Wednesday night. According to reports, the victim has been identified as Adedokun Basit Olamilekan. Further details surrounding the incident are still emerging, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack. Multiple sources disclosed
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A non-governmental organisation, Youth Advocate for Change through its slum-to-classroom project has emphasised the importance of educators gaining exposure to the latest trends and best practices to achieve excellence in their classrooms. A statement by the group said through innovative teaching methodologies, educators would gain confidence in using educational technology with their students. As such
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The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, handed over Lydia Simon, the rescued Chibok schoolgirl, and her three children to the Borno State government for reunification with her family. The Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, disclosed this during the handing over ceremony at the Mailmalari Cantonment, on Thursday in
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Amidst the stunning backdrop of Niagara Falls, Canada, the ICEF North America Education Summit has played host to a gathering of distinguished figures from the international education sector. According to one of the participants, Kingsley Ezeasor, the event brought together an illustrious assembly of senior leaders, policymakers, and experts with a unified goal: to chart
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has assured that the Schemes of Service of Polytechnics in Nigeria will be released soon. Yemi-Esan stated this in Abuja on Thursday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof. Idris Bugaje, in her office. She explained
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As part of activities marking the ‘Safeguarding Week’, the management of Chrisland Schools, recently held a programme, to sensitise students on the need to stand against bullying and other vices. A statement by a member of Chrisland Schools’ Advisory Board, Mr. Akin Fadeyi, explained that the event underscored the commitment of Chrisland to school safety.
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