By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, on Monday called for long term sustainable models that captured educational needs of all students. She said that this was necessary to bridge tertiary institutions’ admission deficits in the nation. Speaking during the hybrid launch ofContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria will present a total of 35,758 graduands for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 sessions for conferment of first degrees, postgraduate diplomas and higher degrees at its Diamond Jubilee Convocation. A statement issued on Friday in Zaria by Auwalu Umar, Director, PublicContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Bingham University has matriculated 2,318 students for the 2022/23 academic session in various courses, comprising 1,838 undergraduates and 480 postgraduate students. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Williams Qurix, announced this at the 18th Matriculation Ceremony of the school in Karu on Thursday. Qurix explained thatContinue Reading
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Dr Michael Duyile, 83, a one-time Daily Times journalist, says he is fulfilled bagging doctorate degree at his age. According to him, he feels on top of the world. A former Director of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, Duyile, was on Wednesday among the 2,251 graduating postgraduateContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday decried the poor turnout of students in classes for the 2nd term of the 2022/2023 academic session across schools in Kwali Area Council of FCT. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that following school resumption on Monday, theContinue Reading
By Gami Tadanyigbe Primary school teachers in Kuje Area Council, FCT, on Monday, embarked on an indefinite strike over the alleged failure by the Council’s Chairman to reach agreements with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The Chairman of the Kuje branch, Mr Audu Lucky, disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
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
