Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on 11th October
We begin with the DAILY POST
Finally we can prepare for lectures – Students jubilate as ASUU set to call off strike
Nigerian university students on Monday expressed delight over reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, would be calling off their prolonged industrial action soon.
The striking university lecturers had expressed optimism that the intervention by the House of Representatives on its ongoing face-off with the Federal Government would yield desired results.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/11/finally-we-can-prepare-for-lectures-students-jubilate-as-asuu-set-to-call-off-strike/
DAILY POST
No resumption date has been announced – BUK debunks rumour
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has debunked reports that the institution has fixed a resumption date for academic activities.
BUK was closed down in line with the strike embarked upon in February by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/11/no-resumption-date-has-been-announced-buk-debunks-rumour/
DAILY POST
Strike: We will sign deal in couple of days – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the House of Representatives, on Monday, met on the lingering industrial action by the lecturers.
The lecturers led by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke and the leadership of the House, led by Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind a closed-door for about 30 minutes before having another one in front of the came.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/10/strike-we-will-sign-deal-in-couple-of-days-asuu/
DAILY POST
ASUU strike will be called off soon – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has claimed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will call off its strike soon.
Falana, who is also ASUU’s counsel, disclosed this during a book launch by Lanre Arogundade on Monday in Lagos.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/10/asuu-strike-will-be-called-off-soon-falana/
Let’s go over to Legit
Nigerian Businessman with No Formal Education Establishes University, Reveals How He Achieved Feat
The founder of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Abdulraheem Oladimeji, has spoken about how the university was established.
Oladimeji, who had no formal education, said his investment in the education sector was divine as his previous plan was to establish a plastic company.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1497057-nigerian-businessman-formal-education-establishes-university-reveals-how-achieved-it/
Legit
Strike: Real Reason ASUU May Not Win in Any Court in Nigeria
There are indications that ASUU might not win against the federal government in Nigeria after the decision of the court of the appeal.
The appeal court has asked the striking lecturers to obey the order of the national industrial court before it could entertain their appeal.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1496761-strike-real-reason-asuu-win-court-nigeria/
On the PUNCH we have this story
College educates on importance of inclusive education
The Greensprings Training College, a subsidiary of Greensprings School Lagos has said it is important to educate teachers and school owners on inclusive education.
Head of Training College, Mrs Adebimpe Ajibola, in a statement signed by the school, said the college decided to organise free and discounted training on inclusive education for teachers in celebration of this year’s World Teachers Day.
To read more visit https://punchng.com/college-educates-on-importance-of-inclusive-education/
Now to NNN
MST Editing- 3 Unilorin students leads Kwara NANS
Three students from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) have been elected to lead the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Kwara axis.
According to the University’s Bulletin issued on Monday in Ilorin, the trio emerged as chairman, spokesman and logistics officers of the association.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/mst-editing-3-unilorin-students-leads-kwara-nans/
NNN
Strike: Don advocates constant dialogue, negotiations between govt. lecturers
Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, the Director, Culture and Cultural Dialogue, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State, says the best way to permanently resolve the crises in Nigeria’s education sector is constant dialogue between government and teachers.
Anikwe gave the recommendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Enugu.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/strike-don-advocates-constant-dialogue-negotiations-between-govt-lecturers/
Let’s Jet on to The Guardian
Jamie Oliver calls for more children to receive free school meals
The chef and food rights campaigner Jamie Oliver has said there is a need “now more than ever” for the number of children eligible for free school meals to be expanded.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Oliver said the benefits and income threshold that parents must meet for their children to be eligible for free school meals should be lowered.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/11/jamie-oliver-calls-more-children-receive-free-school-meals
The Guardian
Schools minister accused of MPs’ code breach over £7,200 donation
The schools minister, Jonathan Gullis, has been accused of a potential breach of the MPs’ code for failing to declare donations for pro-grammar-school campaigns when arguing in favour of selective education in the Commons.
In a letter to Kathryn Stone, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, Labour said Gullis should have declared a £7,200 donation towards a campaign for grammar schools when arguing as a backbencher for their expansion.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/10/schools-minister-jonathan-gullis-accused-mp-code-breach-grammar-schools-donation
The Guardian
London school uses law change to replace striking staff with agency workers
A primary school whose top management were paid £1.49m last year has become among the first to use strike-busting legislation allowing them to hire agency workers to replace striking staff.
Temps have been brought in to break a strike by 10 support staff at Drapers’ Pyrgo primary in Romford, east London , who are protesting against cuts to their wages and working hours.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/11/london-school-uses-law-change-to-replace-striking-staff-with-agency-workers
The Guardian
Hope for education with Sanwo-Olu’s EKOEXCEL
Before assuming office on May 29, 2019, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated his commitment to improving learning gains in public schools. He was also intentional about it because education underpins his dreams of further consolidating Lagos’ status as Nigeria and West Africa’s powerhouse.
He launched the innovative and transformational EKOEXCEL (Excellence in Child Education and Learning) programme to provide quality education in the public system and upskill teachers by leveraging technology months after assuming office.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/opinion/hope-for-education-with-sanwo-olus-ekoexcel/
The Guardian
Private schools, universities forge alliance to enhance educational standards
The yearly forum of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Oyo State chapter has forged an alliance with private universities with the aim of restoring the strong academic prowess, once associated with Nigerian varsities.
This was disclosed by NAPPS President, Oyo chapter, Dr Mary Odedare, after a meeting with Vice Chancellor of Lead City University and Chairman of Committee of Vice Chancellors and Registrars of Private Universities, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, in Ibadan ahead of the forthcoming forum with private universities, tagged Oyo NAPPS Educational Fair, to be held at the University of Ibadan, from October 19 to 22.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/private-schools-universities-forge-alliance-to-enhance-educational-standards/
We go over now to BBC
Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school
A viral video clip showing two primary school children slaughtering a chicken in Kenya has caused uproar and some hilarity about the country’s new curriculum, which has more of a focus on practical skills.
During the outdoor lesson for 11 year olds on how to kill and cook a chicken, one boy is seen pinning down the fowl as another holds a knife nervously to its neck.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63145919
Then on the Vanguard
Girl-child education, central to human capital devt — Akinbi
Senior Special Adviser to the Vice President on Economic Matters, Yosola Akinbi, has said that girl-child education remains central to human capital development in Nigeria.
Akinbi, who also doubles as the Coordinator of the Core Working Group on Human Capital Development in Nigeria, stated this when she hosted a media squad on demographic dividends in Abuja.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/girl-child-education-central-to-human-capital-devt-akinbi/
Vanguard
U.S. charges 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows charges on entrepreneur, education
The U.S Mission Consul General, Will Stevens has charged the new Mandela Washington fellows to continue working on critical issues that will impact the lives of fellow Nigerians, which includes promoting entrepreneurship and education, supporting democratic governance, and building a strong civil society.
He made the charge at a reunion conference and welcome reception organized by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria for the 2022 Mandela Washington fellows selected to participate in a six-week leadership program studying Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management at U.S. colleges and universities.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/u-s-charges-2022-mandela-washington-fellows-charges-on-entrepreneur-education/
Finally on NATIONAL INSIGHT
In Three Years Makinde Has Turned Education Around in Oyo- Commissioner
The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Barrister Abdulraheem Abiodun Abdulrahman, has declared that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has turned the fortunes of the Education sector around in a little over three years.
The Commissioner, who stated this while providing updates on the scorecard of his Ministry, debunked a recent publication credited to a group known as Better Oyo Movement (BOM), which alleged the preponderance of dilapidated school buildings in the state.
To read more visit https://nationalinsightnews.com/in-three-years-makinde-has-turned-education-around-in-oyo-commissioner/