By Joshua Olomu Mr Bamidele Salam, Founder and President of Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative(CALDEV) has called for a strong national education system to address problems of out-of-school children. Salam made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelineContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Chief Executive Officer, Gosima Group, Dr Gideon Osi, has called on government at all levels to make entrepreneurial studies compulsory in academic curriculum of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Osi made the call on Saturday at the investiture ceremony into the Governing Council of the board ofContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Prof. Muhammad Muftahu of the Kaduna State University (KASU), Department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education, has advocated the recognition of higher education as a field of study and professional practice in Nigeria. Muftahu, a Professor of Higher Education, made the call on Tuesday at KASU’s 12thContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has urged the Nigeria National Committee (NNC) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to intensify efforts to curb the incidence of examination malpractice. Sule spoke at the council’s 61st annual meeting of the NNC of WAEC, on Thursday, in Lafia. HeContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Some researchers have expressed concern over the poor funding of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) and called for more funds to be allocated to it. They spoke at the closing ceremony of a research oriented course in “Modern Aspects of Theoretical Physics and Applications to Physical Problem”Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Board Chairman, African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) says the continent needs more researchers to tackle the issue of poverty and other challenges facing its people. Nawangwe, also the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, stated this at the opening of the 4th InternationalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has revealed its strategic initiative to construct local technical institutes throughout the nation. The primary objective is to empower the youth with essential skills crucial for the advancement of the country. During the commission’s inaugural news conference on repositioning seniorContinue Reading
A cross-section of students of Adedokun International Schools who won laurels prices from various external competitions By Ige Adekunle Dr Mike Fatukasi, Principal, Adedokun International Schools, has emphasised the importance of celebrating academic excellence in Nigeria as a means to achieve national development. Fatukasi gave the advice during theContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili An NGO, Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative says in a rapidly changing world, the future of any nation lies in the hands of its youths. Mr Ayo Olutekunbi, Executive Director of the initiative said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that there was anContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), has sought stakeholders’ support to reposition all the 110 Federal Government Colleges across the nation. The President General of USOSA, Michael Magaji, made the call at the 40th Plenary and Annual General Meeting in Abuja which also featured award nightContinue Reading
