Tag: Education
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Education key to child’s upbringing – Oborevwori+Photos
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, said his administration was investing so much in the education sector because “it is key to the upbringing of a child.” The governor who made the disclosure in Asaba at the year 2024 edition of National Children’s Day celebration, said apart from providing fit-for-purpose faculties and facilities in…
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New boost for public education in Plateau
Recently, citizens’ confidence in public school education in Plateau State has been eroded due to factors including security challenges, incessant strike actions, poor quality of the workforce, and very low ranking in the national examination, among others. Although there is no verifiable record to measure the impacts of the challenges on education, it is generally…
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Cross River education projects undermined by contract frauds – Stakeholders raise alarm
Cross River State Government and the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) have been urged to probe procurement violations abandoned and poorly executed projects littered across the state between 2016 – 2023. The state basic education board had said it completed 616 infrastructural projects to improve the quality of education of pupils and students. On the…
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2024 Budget: Defense, Education to receive largest share (Full List)
The list of Ministries that got the highest allocations have been unveiled according to the approved 2024 budget. Findings show that the Ministry of Defence got the highest allocation – N1.3tn in the approved 2024 budget. Recall that on Saturday, December 30th, an increased appropriation Bill was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.
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Varsity integrates Yoruba Language into curriculum
In its bid to preserve and encourage its use among the students the management of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has introduced the Yoruba Language into its General Nigeria Studies (GNS) curriculum. This latest development was made known by The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye while granting an interview to journalists.
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FG to increase education funding by 25% – Minister
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has expressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve budget meant for education by 25 per cent with the right policies in place.
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What you should know about the new minister of education, Tahir Mamman
President Bola Tinubu has yesterday appointed Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN as the minister of education.
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Nigerian leaders owe free basic secondary education to every child – Okojie
Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie has stated that Nigerian leaders owe every Nigerian child free primary and secondary education to enable them occupy their spaces in their daily living.
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Japa: What you should consider before applying for a UK degree
British universities are being accused of exploiting students by offering overpriced courses, and the UK government has unveiled plans to restrict low-quality degrees in an effort to protect students. The government insists that these “low value” degrees offer little in the way of job prospects and earning potential but still leave students saddled with debt.…
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7 days to go: Buhari assents Bills on Investment, education, 6 others
Barely seven days to vacate office, President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the National Social Investment Programme Agency, National Senior Secondary Education and six other Bills, passed by the National Assembly, in furtherance of the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap. A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The National Social Investment Programme…