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Lagos TG/PS Commends Retirees’ Contributions to Education Sector

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Education District 1, Barrister Titilayo Solarin, has commended the sterling qualities and immense contributions of 225 retired officers to the advancement of education within and around the District, in particular, and Lagos State as a whole. Speaking at an event marking the Last Day in Office for the retirees, […]

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Lagos Education District II Rewards Outstanding Staff

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Lagos State Education District II has rewarded some of its staff for their outstanding performance in the discharge of their duties. Speaking at the event tagged “Soaring Higher”, the Lagos State Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, stated that the event was organised to motivate staff and students of the schools that had

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Human Rights Activist Raises N1 Million for Widows of Retired Primary School Teachers

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A Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, has raised the sum of N1 million for widows of two retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom. While soliciting donations via his Facebook wall, Effiong stated that the widows are living a miserable life, following the failure of the state government. “In less than 48

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Kano Govt to Build 5,000 Houses for Teachers in Public Schools

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The Kano State government has disclosed plan to build 5,000 housing units for teachers in public primary and secondary schools in the state. While disclosing this on Saturday December 12, 2020, the state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stated that scheme is aimed at providing “permanent accommodation” for teachers after retirement. According to the governor, the

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50 Killed Dozens Injured In Gunmen Attack In Central Africa

Gunmen Kidnap 600 Students of Government Science Secondary School in Katsina

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Not less than 600 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State have been allegedly kidnapped. The students were kidnapped after an attack by armed bandits on Friday night. It was reported that armed men stormed Government Science Secondary School in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, northwest Nigeria, and kidnapped dozens of students from

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Oyo State Budgets over 800 Million for Bursary, Scholarship

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The Oyo State Government has budgeted the sum of N834,500,000 in the proposed 2021 budget, for bursary awards, financial assistance to outstanding students and local and foreign scholarships for students of Oyo State origin. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday December 10, 2020, by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor

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MHR, Adeyemi Alli, Unveils Laudable Project, Supplies Furniture, Computers, Instructional Materials to Schools in Constituency

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A member of the House of Representatives, who represents Mushin Federal Constituency 1, Hon Alli Adeyemi Taofeek, has unveiled another laudable project to benefit schools within his constituency. While disclosing this in his office on Thursday December 10, 2020, Hon Alli stated that the project is imperative in order to further reiterate his commitment to

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UNIAbuja Ignores ASUU Strike, Resumes Online Classes

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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, has announced the commencement of virtual learning for students despite the ongoing ASUU strike. While disclosing this on Wednesday December 9, 2020, Na’Allah stated that the lectures are being conducted by adjunct lecturers. “The students had already registered before the strike began so that made

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19 Nigerian Students Receive Scholarship to Study in America

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19 Nigerian Students Receive Scholarship to Study in America Nineteen Nigerian students have received scholarships worth $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges. This was disclosed in statement from the US Embassy in Nigeria on Friday. The statement stated that the students are high achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria. It noted that the

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FTS: FG Posts 100 Teachers to Oyo Schools

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The Federal Government has posted not less than 100 teachers to Oyo State through its Federal Teachers Scheme (FTS) facilitated by the Universal Basic Education Commission. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, disclosed this while receiving the teachers in Ibadan on Monday December 7, 2020. Dr. Adeniran urged them

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Aderemi Adeniran Wins Diamond SUBEB Chairman Award

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The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has emerged the Best Performing SUBEB Chairman in the South West. The award tagged ‘Diamond SUBEB Chairman’ was presented to him during the Grand-finale of President Schools Debate, held in Abuja, in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission. Speaking on the achievement,

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LASUBEB Commends, Rewards Counsellors for Supporting Pupils during Lockdown

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The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has commended counsellors across public primary schools in Lagos State. The commendation was given by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs Abosede Adelaja, at the Y2020 Guidance and Counsellors end-of-year party which was held on Thursday December 3, 2020. Adelaja applauded the counsellors for their relentless efforts

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Yidan Prize Foundation Establishes Council of Luminaries

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The Yidan Prize Foundation, a global philanthropic educational foundation, has established a Council of Luminaries. The Foundation, which focuses on inspiring and supporting innovative education ideas and practices, made the announcement at this year’s Yidan Prize Awards Presentation Ceremony and Summit held virtually in Hong Kong SAR. While disclosing this in a statement on Monday

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Lagos Teachers Win Awards at APWEN’S STEM Competition

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Lagos State teachers have won the first, second and third positions in the just-concluded Association of Professional Women in Engineering (APWEN) STEM Training/ Practical Competition. Four other teachers from the state also won consolation prizes for being among the 10 best participating teachers in the competition. While addressing the awardees at a presentation ceremony held

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No resumption without payment of withheld salaries — ASUU

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The President of ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has reiterated that the federal government should not expect lecturers to resume without the payment of their salaries. While disclosing this in a statement on Sunday December 6, 2020, Ogunyemi noted that government should not expect lecturers to resume without being paid. The statement says that the union

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NINLAN Solicits Support to Teach Science in Mother Tongue

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The Abia State chapter of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) has solicited the support of the Federal Government in producing graduate teachers that can teach science subjects in local languages. This call is to further reinforce its appeal for the introduction of mother tongue in tertiary institutions which benefit from the Tertiary Education

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American University Debunks Ganduje’s Appointment as Visiting Professor

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An American university has debunked the appointment of the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as a visiting professor. While disclosing this in a statement on Friday December 4, 2020, the East Carolina University (ECU) stated the letter Mr Ganduje got from a member of its faculty was unauthorised by the appropriate officials. The university stated

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Indian Teacher Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize, Shares Half among Other Finalists

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An Indian teacher from Solapur district of Maharashtra, Ranjitsinh Disale, has won the $1 million (around Rs 73.8 million) Global Teacher Prize set up in partnership with UNESCO, and gave away half of it to nine other finalists from various countries. While disclosing this on Thursday December 4, 2020, the Varkey Foundation, which has promoted

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