Education

The Delta State Government may close schools implicated in cultism, warns Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu. This alert comes after allegations that secondary students are being initiated into cultism via a ‘snake bite’ ritual. Aniagwu assures that the Ministry of Education will augment its supervisory role to stem this trend, promising punishment for guilty …

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The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) warns against the mass promotion of students who are unqualified for the next class. SUBEB Chairman Mrs Ozavize Salami revealed this during a meeting with education stakeholders. Salami announced the distribution of books to all primary schools, intending to eliminate mass promotions by focusing on individual student …

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Article Summary A tear gas drill carried out by the mobile policemen of the 39 Squadron Division resulted in twenty Fakunle Comprehensive High School students in Osogbo being hospitalised. Some students collapsed due to the intensity of the tear gas, leading to the school’s closure to prevent further chaos. According to a teacher, 13 students …

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Article Summary Educationist and digital entrepreneur Francis Muofunanya introduces Educatial, a digital platform to revolutionise Nigeria’s education sector. Educatial is a one-stop-shop solution encompassing hardware, software, infrastructure, hosting, and support designed to improve teaching, learning, and professional skills. Muofunanya believes the platform will engage youth, help them acquire global-stage skills, and potentially reduce migration to …

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Lagos State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) continues to ramp up efforts to safeguard minors from abuse. The agency has developed an advanced online course to protect and safeguard children, particularly in schools. This revelation was made during a discourse on the “Online Course for Beginners” initially launched in 2020 and has since educated …

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Article Summary Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disbanded the Governing Council of the State University. The announcement was made via a letter issued by the State’s Head of Service, Leye Aina. The Council, led by Mallam Yusuf Alli, was initially appointed by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, re-appointed by Adegboyega Oyetola, and initially maintained by the …

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Mairo Mandara, a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Public Health Physician, has revealed an alarming fact: over 120 million young Nigerians aged between 15 and 24 lack basic literacy skills. Furthermore, she indicated that 60% of this number—72 million—are females. During a round table discussion with traditional and interfaith leaders in Abuja, Mandara unveiled these figures, …

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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, is immersed in sorrow following the passing of its fourth Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili. The esteemed academician’s demise has left a profound void in the university community. Holding the Vice-Chancellor’s office from 1979 to 1982, Professor Onwumechili guided the university’s journey and reinforced its dedication to scholarly …

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A public outcry has led to the suspension of Ella Ewos, Principal of Community Secondary School, Borikiri, in Port Harcourt, following accusations of extortion linked to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) registrations. Rivers State authorities allege that Ewos denied several students the chance to partake in the ongoing WAEC examination while illegally including external …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has officially appointed Dr Baba Haruna as the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bida. This announcement was made public in a letter signed by Minister of Education Alhaji Adamu Adamu and shared with the press in Bida on Wednesday. Effective from May 21, the appointment spans five years. The letter states, “I write …

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