By Abdul Hassan Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training (CEDDERT), Zaria and MacArthur Foundation are set to introduce a new phase of almajiri system of education in Nigeria by the end of 2023. CEDDERT’s Director – General (D-G), Dr Abubakar Sadiquee, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Bullseye Digital Manpower, a technology-focused job placement and career management brand, says it is set to train and empower millions of Nigerians with in-demand digital technology competencies in 2023. The Founder of the firm, Mr Lare Ayoola, in a statement by the organisation’s Head of Communications, MrContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Osita Oparaugo, founder and Chief Executive Officer of GetBundi, an educational technology platform, has urged African leaders to prioritise digital skills education in 2023 so as to build the right workforce to drive the continent’s development. Oparaugo made the call while interacting with journalists inContinue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor (NAN) Nigeria has been ranked highest in the number of out-of-school children recorded in the world. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) while commemorating the International Day of Education on Jan. 24, said 10.5 million children are out of school in Nigeria, the highest rate in the world.Continue Reading
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Benin branch, has presented the Edo Best Farmer of the Year 2020 Award to Mr John Osagie.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Managing Director, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Buki Ponle has called on the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association to work with other stakeholders to end incessant strikes in tertiary institutions nationwide. Ponle made the call in Abuja on Thursday when a delegation of the FCTContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Boboyyi, says over N41,06 UBEC matching grants is lying unaccessed despite the poor state of many primary schools across the country. Boboyyi disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, while presenting the 2020 Capital Budget Performance toContinue Reading
Niger State Government announces closure of all secondary schools in the state for two weeks, from March 12 to March 26.Continue Reading
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has assured Plateau people of the smooth take-off of the newly-approved Federal Polytechnic in Shendam Local Government Area.Continue Reading
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has inaugurated a 20-bed COVID-19 isolation Centre on campus in line with the protocols of the National Centre for Disease Control and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.Continue Reading
