Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc through the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund in collaboration with “One Community at a Time” (OCAT), a Lagos State government initiative, has commissioned a newly built block of classrooms and other facilities at Okegun-Odofin Junior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking during the handover ceremony to the Lagos State […]
12-year-old Rama Abu Seif’s dreams of returning to school are fading as her classroom has become a temporary home for families displaced by relentless conflict. With her school bag now packed with clothes for a quick escape rather than books, Rama’s education is one of the many casualties of the ongoing war. “My books were
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The recent directive by Education Minister Professor Tahir Mamman to enforce an 18-year-old age limit for school certificate examinations and university admissions in Nigeria has sparked widespread debate. While the policy aims to ensure students are adequately prepared for higher education, it also raises concerns about its rigidity and impact on the development of younger,
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1. Luis Suárez began his professional career with Nacional in Uruguay before moving to the Netherlands to play for Groningen and later Ajax, where he made a significant impact with his goal-scoring prowess. 2. Suárez made a splash in the English Premier League with Liverpool, where he was known for his exceptional skill, creativity, and
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Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata, acting rector of Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic Lafia, underscored the vital role of quantity surveying in shaping polytechnic education. During a solidarity visit from the state chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveying (NIQS), Maifata emphasized the necessity for a collaborative approach between industry practice and academia to enhance educational outcomes.
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Management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has reacted to reports of agitations by some Prospective Corps Members, PCMs, who arrived late to their respective Orientation Camps for the ongoing 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 Orientation Course, and were consequently not registered. The Scheme, in a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director, Information
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has said it is not responsible for the admission process for higher national diploma, HND, students. JAMB said this in a statement by its Spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, adding that it has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates. According to the statement, JAMB
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The Abia State Government has concluded plans to train 2000 master trainers for teachers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing the journalists on the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti on Monday. He stated that 200 teachers have passed through the
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Preparing for the school term doesn’t have to be overwhelming. As the school term approaches, parents and students alike often find themselves caught in the rush to prepare for resumption. Whether your child is attending a day school or is set to experience the unique environment of a boarding school, having a well-organised checklist can
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To strengthen academic ties Dominican University, Ibadan, has entered into a partnership agreement with the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed following a courtesy visit by Dominican University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jacinta Opara, to NISER’s headquarters in Ibadan on August 14, 2024. During the visit, Prof.
Sol Bamba is a name that resonates with football fans across the globe. He is much more than just a talented defender known for his towering presence on the pitch and his remarkable leadership skills. Bamba started his journey from the streets of Abidjan to the stadiums of Europe. Over the years, he has become
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On Monday, the Ondo government in Akure disbursed N335 million as a bursary, scholarship, and financial assistance to 11,220 students of state origin. At the event, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s recognition of education as the cornerstone of development. Aiyedatiwa said it was noteworthy that his administration had made several interventions through various policies
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Kamil Rauf, the director of the University of Ilorin’s Computer-Based Centre, said 16,097 admission seekers attended the institution’s 2024 Post-UTME screening on Monday. Rauf expressed delight over the seamless conduct of the exercise while speaking with journalists in Ilorin, attributing the huge number to adequate preparations put in place by the university management. “The success
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In a bid to equip young people with the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world, the Advocacy Centre for Development and Science Village have graduated 100 youths from its skills training programme. The Team Lead of AC4D, Ibrahim Yusuf, told Arewa PUNCH that the partnership with the village was based on his centre’s
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Founder, Centre de Perfectionnement aux Techniques Economiques et Commerciales, (Center for the Development of Technical, Economics and Commercial Learning), Togo, Prof. Tunde Adeyemi, has said the institution is accredited and approved to award degrees in Togo. This was in reaction to a statement by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, concerning degree awarding higher
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The Lagos States Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has trained 15,000 indigent parents in skill acquisition. At the closing ceremony of the three-week training held at St. Agnes Primary School, Maryland, Ikeja, the state government noted that the empowerment programme aimed at assisting the
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A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people outside a middle school in eastern China on Tuesday, killing 11 parents and students, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV said the driver “lost control” of the vehicle as it approached the school in Shandong province’s Tai’an city at 7:27 am (2327 GMT Monday). The bus
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