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OAU MDCAN embarks on strike over salary disparity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association (MDCAN) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, has directed its members to commence an industrial action on February 3, 2025. This decision follows a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Vice Chancellors of universities in the Southwest Zone to implement the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for Clinical Lecturers,…
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FG, AMA Foundation launch pilot feeding programme at Jere Tsangaya School, Kaduna
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Federal Government, through the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), has launched a pilot feeding programme at Jere Tsangaya School in Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The programme, attended by the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu; key government officials; development partners; and community stakeholders, highlights…
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Professor calls for global action on superbugs, advocates plant-based solutions
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Professor of Microbiology at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Professor Adeleke Osho has emphasized the urgent need for global collective action to combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. Delivering the 16th Inaugural Lecture of the university with the theme “The Hunt for the Superbugs,” Osho defined superbugs as bacterial strains…
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Ekiti SUBEB gets approval to train 4,000 teachers in modern teaching methodologies
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board has secured approval for the training of 4,000 teachers in modern teaching methodologies. It has also announced plans to establish mega schools in each of the 16 local government areas of the state. SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, made this known on Thursday in Ado Eliti. Prof. Akinwunmi disclosed that the schools would…
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Y2025 BECE: Lagos Exam Board begins e-registration, payment
The Lagos State Government, through its Examinations Board, has begun the e-Registration and Payment for the Year 2025 Basic Education and Certificate Examination (BECE). The exercise began on Monday, January 27th and scheduled to end on Friday, April 26, 2025. The e-Registration and Payment are in line with the Lagos State Government policy to ensure a seamless and hitch-free registration…
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LASU gets new DVC academics
The Senate of the Lagos State University has elected Professor Oseni Taiwo AFISI as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the University. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar and Coodinator,CIPR, LASU, Thomas-Onashile and Oluwayemisi A, posted on the School’s Facebook wall. The statement said Prof. Oseni Afisi defeated the Director, LASU Museum and Chairman, LASU IIVC,…
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Prof. Yusuf Ali urges collaborative education funding
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Professor of Law Practice and Kuliya of Ilorin Emirate, Mallam Yusuf Ali SAN, has urged stakeholders to recognize that there is no substitute for education, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the sector for Nigeria’s development. He stated that the government alone cannot adequately fund education, calling on corporate bodies, individuals, and citizens to contribute towards interventions…
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LASODA organises quiz competition for public school students with disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has organised quiz competition for students with disabilities. Speaking at the grand finale of the quiz competition, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, reiterated the state government’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and enhancing educational development while addressing the concerns of…
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UNICEF highlights impact of extreme climate events on education
The United Nations Children’s Fund, on Thursday, highlighted the impact of “extreme climate events” on school closures and operational disruptions, identifying heatwaves as the most severe threat to education. The Fund said extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts. The…
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Ogun revamps technical colleges to equip students for global competitiveness
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has said the ongoing rehabilitation of technical colleges across the state is meant to attract more students to technical education. He said the move would also enable them to compete favorably with their counterparts across the country and contribute significantly to closing the skills gap nationwide. Prof. Arigbabu…
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