Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on 13th October
Vanguard
U.S. Consulate hosts 100 school girls, harps on access to education
The U.S. Consulate General in collaboration with the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Alumnae Association of Nigeria hosted 100 schoolgirls from across Nigeria to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, highlighting the importance of girls’ empowerment through increased access to education.
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/u-s-consulate-hosts-100-school-girls-harps-on-access-to-education/
The Guardian
Airtel, UNICEF to connect 100,000 children to digital education in Nigeria
Telecommunications firm, Airtel Africa, is set to roll out a digital learning initiative in Nigeria.
Planned, in partnership with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), it will connect 100,000 children to the Learning Passport, an online resource, over the next five years.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/airtel-unicef-to-connect-100000-children-to-digital-education-in-nigeria/
The Guardian
Policy of secrecy leaves authors with ‘no inkling’ works are being set for NSW’s year 12 exams
When roughly 60,000 year 12 students sit down to do their final English exam in New South Wales each year, they have no idea what texts they’ll be asked to analyse.
Likewise, the authors of those texts are neither asked nor warned by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) – an increasingly controversial policy as students sometimes take to social media to vent their post-exam frustration directly at them.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/13/policy-of-secrecy-leaves-authors-with-no-inkling-works-are-being-set-for-nsws-year-12-exams
The Guardian
Four out of five pupils in England say progress suffered due to Covid
Four out of five teenagers say their academic progress has suffered as a result of the pandemic, with state school pupils twice as likely to feel they have fallen behind than their peers in private schools, according to initial findings from a landmark study.
Half of the 16- and 17-year-olds questioned said the Covid disruption had left them less motivated to study, while 45% felt they have not been able to catch up with lost learning.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/13/four-out-of-five-pupils-in-england-say-progress-suffered-due-to-covid
The Guardian
Newcastle student’s death from alcohol and ketamine ruled misadventure
A university student from Northern Ireland who was found dead on her first night at university after taking a lethal combination of ketamine and alcohol was told “This is how we do it in England”, a coroner’s court heard.
Jeni Larmour, 18, from Newtownhamilton, died hours after arriving at Newcastle University in October 2020, having taken ketamine given to her “by another”, in a case of misadventure, a coroner ruled.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/12/newcastle-student-jeni-larmour-ketamine-alcohol-death-coroner
The Guardian
Bauchi girls urge government to introduce reproductive health education in schools
In commemoration of this year’s International Day for the Girl Child, young and adolescent girls have urged the government to introduce reproductive health in school curricula to encourage more girl education.
While speaking at a one-day dialogue session with young women and adolescent girls, organised by Plan International, in collaboration with Bauchi State Government, six-year-old Amina Dar said that girls are challenged by gender inequality.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/bauchi-girls-urge-government-to-introduce-reproductive-health-education-in-schools/
The SUN
16 Ghanaian varsities storm Nigeria next week to scout for students
Addressing newsmen on the forthcoming event, the Deputy Director, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Mr. Banda Abdallah, said many universities go to other countries to recruit new students, which form part of export service.
He disclosed that Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is collaborating with the Ghana High Commission to bring the 16 accredited public and private universities for the students recruitment fair in Nigeria.
Said he: “We participated in Nigeria Trade Fair in 2017 and toured three states in 2018. We will participate in the 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair in November.”
To read more visit https://www.sunnewsonline.com/16-ghanaian-varsities-storm-nigeria-next-week-to-scout-for-students/
Legit
Bad News for Students As ASUU Awaits Buhari’s Decision on 1 Crucial Negotiation
The resumption of students of public universities is hanging between a muddy cliff and a rocky pit.
When we thought all is set and done for the resumption of students back to the classroom, the federal government and ASUU are at loggerheads over one issueTo read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1497414-bad-news-students-asuu-awaits-buharis-decision-1-crucial-negotiation/
PREMIUM TIMES
Nigerian officials question UNESCO data on country’s out-of-school children
Some government officials have questioned the latest global data on out-of-school children by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Officials of the federal and Lagos education ministries expressed the doubt at an event on Wednesday.
To read more visit https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/559346-nigerian-officials-question-unesco-data-on-countrys-out-of-school-children.html
NNN
Teachers in Ebonyi LGA yet to receive August salary
Teachers in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi , under the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) are yet to receive their August.
However, Chief Donatus Njoku, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, who reacted to the development, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abakaliki, that the teachers will soon be paid.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/teachers-in-ebonyi-lga-yet-to-receive-august-salary/
NNN
Centre donates educational materials to 40 physically-challenged students in Sokoto
The Nagari Gender and Disability Right Development Centre has donated educational materials to 40 students of the AbdulRashid Adisa Raji Special School, Sokoto.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the students comprised 30 females and 10 males cutting across all clusters of disabilities in the school.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/centre-donates-educational-materials-to-40-physically-challenged-students-in-sokoto/
NNN
Students urge ENSG to domesticate National Policy on Safety, Violence-free Schools
Female students in Enugu State have called on the state government to adopt and domesticate the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-free Schools in the state.
The students made the call while some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) celebrated the International Day of the Girl-Child at Solid Foundation International Academy, Amaechi-Akwunannaw near Enugu.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/students-urge-ensg-to-domesticate-national-policy-on-safety-violence-free-schools/
TRIBUNE
Ibadan Poly Council Presents Score Sheet On Achievements
The rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan (TPI), Professor Adekunle Adebiyi, says the priorities of the current management and governing council of the institution are training and retraining of both its academic and non-academic staff.
Professor Adebiyi who described learning as generic and a continuous exercise stated that “as an institution, we need to be updating our knowledge in order to be in line with the best and current practices as far as the operation of this institution is concerned.”
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/ibadan-poly-council-presents-score-sheet-on-achievements/
TRIBUNE
FG Vows To Sanction Schools For Non-Compliance With Standards, Curriculum Implementation
THE Federal Government has directed quality assurance evaluators to sanction schools not complying with set standards and implementation of basic education curriculum.
It has also called on stakeholders in the education sector to develop innovations aimed at promoting quality education and repositioning the sector to meet international best practices.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-vows-to-sanction-schools-for-non-compliance-with-standards-curriculum-implementation/
TRIBUNE
Nigeria at 62: Education sector in crisis
As Nigeria marked the 62nd anniversary of its independence on October 1, CLEMENT IDOKO examines the state of the education sector in the country, concluding that there is need for more investment in the sector in order to propel the development of the nation.
The celebration of the 62nd Independence anniversary of Nigeria marked with colourful parade by the nation’s military and paramilitary agencies at the popular Eagle’s Square, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on October 1, 2022, may have come and gone, but the crisis that had enveloped the all-important education sector over time remains, with the associated pains.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-62-education-sector-in-crisis/
TRIBUNE
Redeemer’s University Announces Full Scholarship For 19 Students With Highest CGPA
The vice chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Prof Anthony Akinlo, on Tuesday announced a scholarship covering the full course of tuition for 19 students of the 2021/2022 session with the highest CGPA while, 28 ‘silver scholars’ got a scholarship of 50 per cent of their tuition.
The vice chancellor made this known at an Award and Recognition event of the Redeemer’s University.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/redeemers-university-announces-full-scholarship-for-19-students-with-highest-cgpa/
TRIBUNE
Oko Poly To Partner COREN On Technical Assistance
The Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, is seeking partnership with the Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN) on technical assistance.
The rector of the polytechnic, Dr Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo, who disclosed this when the Anambra State council of COREN paid her a familarisation visit to intimate her on the activities of COREN, said that the partnership, if fully agreed upon, will also assist lecturers in the Engineering Department of the institution to acquire more industrial and practical experience of the profession.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/oko-poly-to-partner-coren-on-technical-assistance/
TRIBUNE
Oyo Govt Seeks Teachers’ Cooperation To Transform Education Sector
The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Mr Rahman Abdulraheem, has appealed to teachers in the state to key-in into the government’s resolve to bring back the lost glory of the education sector.
He also restated the determination of the present administration to transform the sector.
To read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyo-govt-seeks-teachers-cooperation-to-transform-education-sector/
TRIBUNE
OBMS Ranks 5th Among 55,004 Private Schools In Nigeria
The Oritamefa Baptist Model School (OBMS), Ibadan, has been recognised as the 5th best private school in Nigeria.
The school, which is an educational establishment of the Oritamefa Baptist Church, was given this recognition at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on October 5, 2022 during the commemoration of the 2022 World Teachers’ Day.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/obms-ranks-5th-among-55004-private-schools-in-nigeria/
TRIBUNE
NOUN establishes centre in okeho
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the establishment of a study centre in Okeho, Oyo State.
The chairman, NOUN Okeho Centre Project Community, Dr Kasali Alarape Salawu, made this known during an interaction with the Nigerian Tribune.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/noun-establishes-centre-in-okeho/
TRIBUNE
Quality Of Graduates Proves If University Is Quack Or Not — Babcock Varsity VC
VICE chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Professor Ademola Tayo, has said that factor that determines if a university is quack or not anywhere globally is by the quality of its graduates, research activities and community services and not by mere name of the owner.
He stated that it was inappropriate for someone of the calibre of the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, to have called state-owned and private universities in the country quack as he did recently on a national television is inappropriate.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/quality-of-graduates-proves-if-university-is-quack-or-not-babcock-varsity-vc-2/
BBC
Covid and schools: Bid to tackle vaping and swearing at teachers
Staff at Carmarthenshire high schools said a rise in bad behaviour was putting significant strain on teachers.
Pupils said they had seen children as young as 11 vaping in schools, with “shocking” language hurled at staff.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63235396