The strengthening of the bilateral framework has impacted the very approach towards education positively, shifting from a purely transactional one to a robust collaborative approach, writes Amit Dasgupta. The unprecedented pace at which the depth and intensity in India-Australia relations has escalated, in less than a decade, has been welcomed in both countries because of […]
Kano State Government is seeking a partnership with the British Council to promote education and further address challenges bedeviling the development of the educational sector in the state. The state Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa stated this on Tuesday while receiving a team from British Council that paid him a working visit in his
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Renowned historian, Prof. Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA, has called for certification of technical skill programmes in universities. Speaking during a visit to the Glorious Vision University, Lagos Campus, Ketu, Falola emphasised that universities should be interested in certification of the informal economy even as they invested in technology, engineering,
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The General Manager, Renewable Energy, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, has reiterated the urgency for a paradigm shift in engineering education to reposition graduates towards developing industry-relevant skills. She noted that the traditional technical skills and old ways of doing things have become ineffective, hence, the need to embrace new norms
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Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas says his administration is prepared to improve the lots of citizens in all facets of the state’s economy to ensure that development reaches the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor revealed this recently during a meeting with the US Embassy in Abuja to discuss potential areas of cooperation,
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Supreme Crown Schools’ Proprietor, Stephen Oyafemi, has urged parents to intensity efforts on the academic excellence of their wards, irrespective of the cost of education. He advised them to adequately monitor character traits in their wards to avoid them identifying with immoral acts such as cultism, thuggery, drug dealing and other social vices in the
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A Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum Summit has discussed plans to collaborate with African countries on education and science. A statement by the Roscongress Foundation said this was made known during a panel discussion titled, ‘Building a common future: Educational and scientific opportunities of Russia for Africa.’ In his opening remarks, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy,
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…Many schools have over 250 pupils with only one teacher per class …24 teachers teach 1,726 pupils in Misau School …37 Out-of-school children enrolled in class In Misau, there are 79 schools that have only one teacher each while there are zero schools with no teacher. All the schools have teachers except that they are
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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, said that his administration was committed to the revitalisation of the education sector at all levels. The governor gave the indication when he paid an unscheduled visit to the College of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe. A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Tuesday, said that the
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The Igbos, indigenous to the southeastern part of Nigeria are an ethnic group well-known for their enterprising, independent and adventurous nature. Natively referred to as Ndi Igbo, the tribe is popular for its variety of food, dance, music, musical instruments, festival and culture. With Igbo being their principal native language, the society boasts about 45
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In the world of academia, there are individuals whose passion for knowledge and unwavering dedication set them on a path of remarkable achievements. Edidiong Bassey, a young scholar with an insatiable thirst for learning, stands as a shining example of academic excellence and perseverance. Having recently completed his PhD at the impressive age of 25,
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become accessible to the masses with apps like ChatGPT, which can answer questions, write essays, and more. With the increasing presence of AI, educators and parents are questioning how this technology will impact education. AI has been around for some time, but it gained popularity after the release of the language-processing
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The Odu’a Investment Company Ltd. on Monday launched the “Odu’a Investment Foundation” to rejig the standard of education in the South-West region of the nation. Chief Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman, OICL, said at a news conference in Lagos State that the three priority focuses of the foundation were youth empowerment, education and healthcare. Ashiru said
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Cooperation between Russia and African countries has developed in many areas, including education Harrison an editor at champions group stated. African countries have signed cooperation agreements in the fields of education and training. These include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola and Eritrea. Studying in Russia is considered prestigious, and
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Former Rivers State Commissioner of Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, has unveiled a non-profit organisation, De Gratia Centre for Media Rights and Education, a global brand aimed at offering qualitative training in media practice. Addressing a media conference at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Port Harcourt, Nsirim
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Kano state government has requested for more support from development partners to revamp the education sector in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa made the appeal during a visit to Smart School, Tarda, constructed by the Federal Government and equipped by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and meeting with officials
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The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has called on the Nigerian Government to bring to end the Privatisation and Commercialisation of education ongoing in the country, stating that it was not healthy for the nation’s educational sector. The body of teachers, however, urged governments at all levels to make better investment in education in order
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DEAN of School of International Economic Relations and Travel Business, at Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine, Prof Valeriy Ryeznikov, has stressed the need to strengthen Nigerian-Ukrainian relations through education and knowledge sharing. Ryeznikov spoke during induction of Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and 49 others into the International Scientific Community. He urged
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The Commandant, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, AIG Sadiq I. Abubakar, on Tuesday, hinted that arrangements have been concluded to establish Faculty of Education in the institution. The Commandant who spoke to members of Kano state Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), during an interactive session in his office also revealed that the Academy
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Prestige Nigeria Education Awards (PNEA) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated 2023 edition according to a press release made available to Edugist. The prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour excellence in the education sector, inviting individuals, organisations, and the general public to submit nominations across various award categories. The initiative celebrates the
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