Montessori education has emerged as one of the most influential and innovative approaches to learning in the modern world. Founded by Dr Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, this method of education has transcended time and geographical boundaries to become a global movement that prioritises the holistic development of children. Unlike traditional education systems, […]
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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects following a violent clash between youth groups in the Kandahar area of Bauchi, which led to the burning of a government primary school. The violence erupted when a group of youths attacked civilians, setting fire to the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) office and part of
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The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing digital libraries in public schools across the country, alongside cost-effective solutions for providing educational resources to both learners and teachers. This announcement was made during the opening of a three-day training workshop on Digital Library and Education Resource Management at the UBEC Digital
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Bowen University, Iwo,has inducted 45 new medical laboratory scientists in a ceremony that highlighted the profession’s crucial role in modern healthcare. Vice-Chancellor Professor Jonathan O. Babalola praised the inductees, revealing that 21 out of the 45 had passed their council exams with distinction. “You must uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethics in
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Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of West Midlands Open University, Ibadan. His inauguration was accompanied by other council members, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe, Senate Representative Air Commodore (Dr.) Akeem Adebomehin, Convocation Representative Prof. Adenike
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s education infrastructure in 2025, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the sector. Speaking during a live media chat on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), broadcast across multiple radio stations, Makinde detailed ongoing efforts and future strategies to
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President Bola Tinubu has tasked Nigerian universities with pioneering innovative research to boost production and diversify the nation’s economy. He delivered this charge on Saturday during the 53rd convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he addressed the institution as its official visitor. “It is now common knowledge that research and innovation
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Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), has called for a significant shift in the approach to funding education in Nigeria. Speaking on Saturday in Kaduna, Ms. Sani-Daura emphasized the need to involve multiple stakeholders in financing the education sector. “There is indeed the urgent need to diversify the sources of funding education
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The University of Ilorin has urged its graduates, both undergraduate and postgraduate, to promptly collect their unclaimed certificates. In an internal memorandum dated 18 December and obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, the institution stated that it had observed a significant backlog of uncollected certificates, which led to the latest directive. The University Registrar, M.A.
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has donated N2 million to Mu’assasatu Balarabe Bello Hamza Islamic School, located on Sokoto Road in the state capital. The donation was announced during the Qur’anic graduation ceremony of 13 students held on Sunday at the school premises. Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, the governor highlighted
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The management of Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for increasing the retirement age of academic staff from 60 to 65 years. The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Mohammed Abdullahi, expressed gratitude to the governor for the decision, which he said aligned with national policies on education and human
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Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has inaugurated the Magnet Academy Al-Huda, a specialised educational institution designed for orphans and vulnerable children. The academy was established by the Islamic Ummah Relief organisation in Katsina. Speaking at the inauguration on Saturday, Governor Radda highlighted the spiritual and social significance of supporting orphans, stating, “Such acts of
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