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Group sensitizes schools to combat gender based violence in Edo
As part of activities marking the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, schools across Edo State have been sensitised to identify and report cases of sexual and gender-based violence. This initiative, spearheaded by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues, aims to equip young people with…
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Inadequate funding, lack of personnel major challenges facing UNIBEN- Outgoing VC Salami
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof Lillian Salami, has said inadequate funding and lack of personnel are two of the major challenges facing the institution. Salami also applauded the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, a policy of the President Bola Tinubu administration, noting that it is an avenue to provide funding for those without the means to pursue…
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Lagos sets December 2 for second BECE resit
The Lagos State Government has announced Monday, December 2, 2024, as the date for the second phase of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Resit. The initiative aims to provide a lifeline for students who were unable to participate in the first resit held on November 6, 2024. In a statement signed by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations…
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ASUP to begin two-week strike action December 2
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, on Thursday said it would begin a two-week warning strike beginning from December 2, 2024. ASUP said the strike action was due to the inability of the government to resolve its eleven item demands. Cardinal among the demands is the appointment of a Rector in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State without following the…
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Tinubu reaffirms returning out-of-school children to classrooms
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children. In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, the President outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programs. President Tinubu highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a…
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Kwara: Lawmakers call for more science teachers, laboratories in schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state governor to direct the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development to prioritize the recruitment of more science teachers and implement capacity-building programs to enhance the effective utilization of new facilities and modern equipment, thereby improving students’ learning experiences. The lawmakers also called for the construction…
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NANS, NAKSS applaud Kwara Governor’s commitment to education
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received widespread commendation from students on Monday for his significant investments in the education sector and student welfare. The students, under the banners of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS), gathered at the Government House to express their gratitude for the administration’s impactful policies, including…
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NECO accredits more foreign schools to write SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council, NECO has accredited more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This, according to the examination body, is aimed at broadening its horizon and expanding its global presence. A statement by NECO’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations Azeez Sani, said the newly accredited schools are…
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FME introduces indefinite suspension for students involved in physical assaults
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a circular outlining strict measures against physical assault in Federal Unity Colleges. Signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Nasir Sanni Gwarzo, the circular addresses the growing concern over students inflicting bodily harm on their peers. According to the circular, any student or group of students found guilty of physical assault resulting in bodily…
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LAWMA CEO urges behavioral, environmental sustainability at Babcock University event
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for stronger legislative frameworks and behavioral change to advance “green justice” and environmental sustainability. He made the appeal during a panel discussion at an event titled “Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action”, held at the Babcock University Law Campus in Iperu,…
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