Tag: Schools
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Kwara govt reopens Ilorin schools after closure
The Kwara State Government has announced the immediate reopening of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Adeta, in Ilorin West Local Government Area. Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, on Saturday said this follows a crucial meeting held with stakeholders.
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WAEC Withdraws accreditation of 574 Schools over exam malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has withdrawn the accreditation of 574 schools due to their involvement in examination malpractice.
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Kano gov, Yusuf bans student labour in schools
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday issued a stern warning to teachers, prohibiting them from involving students in hard labour, both on and off school grounds. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
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INSECURITY! 20 schools, 13 health centres shut down over terrorists attacks
Mr Justine Shaku, the Chairman, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area in Benue, has said the continuous activities of criminal elements within the council left many schools, markets, and primary health clinics closed for more than one year. Shaku told Newsmen on Tuesday said that all social infrastructures within the council were also damaged. He explained that…
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As schools resume – By Francis Ewherido
Many schools, especially primary and secondary schools, resumed from their long holiday this week. Tertiary institutions will follow shortly. For parents whose children are in government-owned schools, their yoke is comparatively lighter because the school bills of government-owned institutions are substantially lower than those of privately-owned institutions. Some parents are carrying yokes that are products…
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Lagos commences revalidation of schools examination codes
The Lagos State Examinations Board has concluded arrangements to hold a one-day sensitisation programme for the revalidation of examination codes of Public and Approved Private Schools in the State.
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Schools closed in India amid rising cases of eye flu
Northeastern state of Nagaland have closed schools in the state until August 26, following an increase in the cases of conjunctivitis (eye flu) among school children.
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Enugu Govt. threatens to shut down schools, markets observing one week sit-at-home order
Enugu State Government has threatened to shut down schools, markets observing one week illegal sit-at-home order by the self- acclaimed factional leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State
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Lagos confirms date for mid-term break for schools
The Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has enjoined schools in Lagos State to observe the mid-term break for the 2022/2023 second-term academic session from Feb. 24th to March 3. This is made known in a statement by Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, Director General, OEQA
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APC not exempted from ban on use of Ebonyi schools for campaigns – Commissioner
Ebonyi says the Oct. 31 order by Gov. David Umahi banning political rallies from holding in public schools in the state, does not preclude the ruling All Progressives Congress. The ban took effect on Nov.1