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FCT primary school teachers suspend 20-day strike

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers, have suspended their indefinite strike after 20 days, following an agreement with the FCT Administration to pay the remaining 60 per cent of the 25 months’ arrears owed to them. The union’s chairman, FCT chapter, Abdullahi Kafas, disclosed this to our […]

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Peter Obi commits N120m to elevate education, healthcare initiatives of Holy Rosary Sister

Peter Obi, leader of the Labour Party and former presidential candidate, has announced a commitment of N120 million over two years to support the initiatives of the Holy Rosary Sisters. This announcement came during a significant celebration marking the centenary of the sisters’ unwavering dedication to education and healthcare in the country. “Today, Sunday, I

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American firm moves to enhance space tech education in Nigeria

Telecoms infrastructure provider, IHS Towers, in collaboration with Limitless Space Institute (LSI) of the United States of America, has trained 10 Nigerian secondary teachers selected from schools across the country on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with insight in space technology. Showcasing the teachers during a global educators’ programme organised jointly by IHS and

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How technology is transforming education

Technology has empowered educators by providing them with tools and resources to enhance their teaching practices. Learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and digital assessment tools streamline administrative tasks and enable educators to focus more on personalised instruction and student support. Education has undergone a dramatic shift in the past decade, fuelled by the rapid development

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Zenith Bank’s System Outage Causes Nationwide Disruption, Delays Corps Members’ Allowances

Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, has faced a backlash from National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other customers following delays in processing payments, including corps members’ September allowances. The bank’s technical issues, which began after a scheduled maintenance on September 29, have persisted, leading to widespread complaints on social media.

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Teachers’ Day: What is the reward of teaching?

For Alao Akeem, a teacher at Landmark College Ikorodu, Teachers’ Day is often celebrated with commendations, but it is typically underpinned by the belief that “teachers’ rewards are in heaven,” which leads to minimal recognition in earthly terms. This contrasts with other professions, such as pastors or imams, who now receive rewards here on earth.

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NELFUND student loan disbursement hits N84.2bn – Rep

The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education, Gboyega Isiaka, says the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed N84.2bn to applicants as of September 2024. The disbursements, he said, included N27.5bn for institutional facilities and N56.7bn for upkeep of facilities. Isiaka, who represents Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency in Ogun State, said

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ASUU tackles Bauchi varsity over members’ deaths

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has refuted the Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) management’s claim of only one staff member dying since the establishment of the Bauchi State-owned university about 12 years ago. In a statement, ASUU chairperson, Dr Auwal Hussain revealed that at least seven staff members have died in active service without

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NUT honours six governors over education reforms

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for reforming Kano State’s education sector. A statement at the weekend by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, said the award was presented during the celebration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day at the Eagle Square in Abuja, organised in collaboration with the

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School proprietor encourages online training for teachers

Segun Abiodun, the proprietor of Young Leaders Nursery and Primary School in Ilorin, urged teachers to embrace online training as a means to enhance their professional skills. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, Abiodun emphasized the importance of continuous learning for educators to improve their productivity and effectiveness in the classroom. Abiodun highlighted a concerning trend

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Gov Oborevwori Greenlights Scholarships for vulnerable students in Delta

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has officially approved the 2023 scholarship program benefiting children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities. This decision was announced on Saturday through a statement issued by Godfrey Enita, the executive secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, in Asaba. The scholarship initiative is set

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UNILORIN launches innovative skills programme to combat graduate unemployment

The University of Ilorin has unveiled the Innovative Skills and Pioneering Entrepreneurship Award. The groundbreaking programme, launched on the university campus on Friday, aims to equip students with essential vocational skills through partnerships with industry leaders, including artists, who will serve as instructors for registered participants. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulWahab Egbewole, highlighted the programme significance,

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