Here are the news update according to the dailies on Friday 7th of October
Vanguard
Teachers, heart of educational devt —Obi
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained that teachers form a critical and indispensable part of educational development in the nation, saying that they deserve commendation and encouragement for their role in driving national development and progress.
Obi, who made this known in his Message to mark World Teachers Day 2022, applauded all teachers in Nigeria for their sacrifice to ensure that Nigerian students, at all levels of learning, receive a good educational and moral formation.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/teachers-heart-of-educational-devt-obi/
SAHARA REPORTERS
AAC Is The Only Political Party Discussing How To Improve Education In Nigeria –Falana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has said the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) must get a commitment from all the political parties on the revitalisation of the universities and other tertiary institutions.
Falana observed that the African Action Congress (AAC) is the only political party discussing education policy and offering Nigerians a true transformational blueprint that will drag Nigeria out of the dark.
To read more visit https://saharareporters.com/2022/10/06/aac-only-political-party-discussing-how-improve-education-nigeria-falana
Pulse
2023 budget: Rep Uju-Chima seeks more allocation to teachers, education devt
Rep. Kingsley Uju-Chima ( PDP – Imo) has urged the National Assembly to ensure the 2023 budget for teachers and education development was shored up in appreciation of their impact on society.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the World Teachers’ Day was celebrated on Wednesday with the theme: “The Transformation of Education Begins With Teachers”.
To read more visit https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/2023-budget-rep-uju-chima-seeks-more-allocation-to-teachers-education-devt/lz5qp4t
PUNCH
Self-tutoring, the missing link in Nigerian education
This week, education is very much in the air. First, with the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Wednesday and second, with the ongoing and over seven-month strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
Regrettably, World Teachers’ Day has been converted into ceremonies characterised by marches and official rhetoric, promising to upgrade the welfare of teachers but which rarely happens.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/self-tutoring-the-missing-link-in-nigerian-education/
NNN
Mega school to raise education standard in Gombe – Official
The Gombe government says it has established three mega secondary schools to raise education standard in the state.
The schools are established in Kaltungo, Dadin-Kowa and Dukku Local Government Areas of the state.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/mega-school-to-raise-education-standard-in-gombe-official/
TVC
FG sets up education quality assurance service units across Nigeria
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education David Adejo stated this in Keffi, Nasarawa state at a 2-Day Conference of Directors, Co-ordinating evaluators of the 36 states and the FCT.
The theme of the 2-day conference is ‘’Effective Education Quality Assurance Activities in Nigeria: Policies, Processes, and Practices.
To read more visit https://www.tvcnews.tv/2022/10/fg-sets-up-education-quality-assurance-service-units-across-nigeria/
PUNCH
Experts urge govt to improve teachers’ skills
Some experts have said building the right skills for the next generation of teachers will provide the appropriate educational foundation for children in Africa.
This was disclosed on at the #NextGen Educators Forum, themed, ‘The transformation of education begins with teachers.’
To read more visit https://punchng.com/experts-urge-govt-to-improve-teachers-skills/
PUNCH
Academy plans quality learning experience for students
Del-York Creative Academy has said its training programmes will give students valuable and, real-world experience.
A statement made available to The PUNCH and signed by the President and CEO of Del-York Creative Academy, Mr Linus Idahosa, said with a diverse cadre of national and international instructors, state-of-the-art equipment, Del-York Creative Academy had been recognised as the foremost institution in Africa dedicated to providing film and media, on-campus and virtual, training programs.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/academy-plans-quality-learning-experience-for-students/
PUNCH
Foundation offers scholarships to Ondo female pupils
The Deaconess Beatrice Oyinwande Education Foundation has awarded scholarships to the 46 best female pupils of Idogun High School, Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Speaking on the gesture, on Thursday the initiator of the foundation, Omolorun Modupe said the thrust of the foundation was to empower future generations, especially the girl-child so as to be able to live a decent and more productive life after us.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/foundation-offers-scholarships-to-ondo-female-pupils/
Late Thursday on PUNCH
Varsities to introduce new courses – Committee of VCs
The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuhne Foundation to integrate logistics and supply chain into Nigerian university’s curriculum.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday morning in Abuja, The Secretary General of CVCNU, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, during the meeting with the foundation noted that seven universities had been selected to pilot the programme.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/varsities-to-introduce-new-courses-committee-of-vcs/
PUNCH
Poor socialisation influences substance abuse in schoolchildren — Expert
An addiction counselor, David Folaranmi, has warned parents and teachers to improve children’s socialisation and decision-making skills in the fight against substance abuse.
The expert made this statement while speaking at a seminar hosted by Fundawazi Foundation for teachers, in commemoration of the World Teacher’s Day on Wednesday, at the Fountain of Life Church inOshodi, Lagos state.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/poor-socialisation-influences-substance-abuse-in-schoolchildren-expert/
TRIBUNE
Ekiti Varsity Matriculates Over 4,000 Students
The Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti has conducted matriculation ceremony for over 4,000 new students of the institution for the 2021/2022 academic session.
At the event held both physical and virtual, the vice Chancellor, Professor Edward Olanipekun, while congratulating the new students on the admission, revealing that they have a good choice in EKSU in view of the recent successes recorded by the university.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/ekiti-varsity-matriculates-over-4000-students/
Legit
2022 Updated List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria Closed Down by NUC
Through the National Universities Commission (NUC), the federal government has released the 2022 updated list of illegal universities that have been closed down in Nigeria.
The list is contained in the NUC’s bulletin released on Monday, September 12 and sighted by Legit.ng.
To read morevisit https://www.legit.ng/education/1495624-2022-updated-list-illegal-universities-closed-by-nuc/
Legit
FG, Ngige in Trouble Over Registration of Factional Academic Unions Amid ASUU Strike
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has hit out at the federal government for registering new academic
Falana said the registration of another academic union is illegal and unconstitutional.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1496347-fg-ngige-trouble-registration-factional-academic-unions-asuu-strike/
Legit
Bad News for Nigerian Students As FG, ASUU Off-Court Settlement Ends in Stalemate
An attempt by the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to settle out of court has failed.
This means there will long stretch of the ongoing ASUU strike as it does not seems to end anytime soon.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1496387-bad-news-nigerian-students-fg-asuu-court-settlement-ends-stalemate/
Late Thursday on NNN
Unilorin disclaims Post-UTME screening form
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) on Thursday in Ilorin dismissed reports that it released 20222023 Post-UTME Screening Form to applicants.
Mr Kunle Akogun, the Director of Corporate Affairs of the university, who disclaimed the speculation in a statement, explained that Unilorin was yet to take decision.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/unilorin-disclaims-post-utme-screening-form/
Late Thursday on NNN
Don’t impose career choices on your children, Foundation tells parents
Dr Ahmed Otunba, General Manager, Daniel and Fola Olukoya Biotechnology Foundation, has urged parents not to impose career
choices on their children.
Otunba gave the advice at the maiden edition of the Career Counselling on Sciences initiative of the foundation, held at Government Senior College Hall, in Agege, on Thursday.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/dont-impose-career-choices-on-your-children-foundation-tells-parents/
NNN
Nasarawa University defy ASUU strike, resume academic activities
Some lecturers of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have commenced academic activities the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Dr Samuel Alu, ASUU NSUK branch Chairman,Mr Abraham Ekpo, Information and Protocol Officer of the institution and Mr Najeem Gbefwi, President, NSUK Students Union Government (SUG) confirmed the development to newsmen at the institution in Keffi local government area of the state on Thursday.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/nasarawa-university-defy-asuu-strike-resume-academic-activities/
Late Thursday on NNN
Badagry LG boss urges youths to embrace vocational skills
The Chairman, Badagry Local Government, Mr Olusegun Onilude, has urged youths to embrace vocational skills in pursuit of their educational career.
Onilude gave the advice during the 18th Graduation and Matriculation Ceremony of BLG United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Skill Acquisition Training Programme Centre in Ajara, Badagry, Lagos, on Thursday.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/badagry-lg-boss-urges-youths-to-embrace-vocational-skills/
BBC
Cost of living: School raises cash to help pupils’ families
A school has been paying for electricity, food, trainers and even a bed for pupils’ families struggling with rising bills.
Staff at Ysgol Nantgwyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf, have also dipped into their own pockets in order to support pupils.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63164954
BBC
Student suicides: Parents seek law change to prevent deaths
A group of parents whose children killed themselves at university are campaigning for a change in law to make the institutions more accountable.
They want universities to have a legal duty of care towards their students, like schools already do.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-62809561