Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on October 27th
The Guardian
Bank partners Africa EDUCare to transform higher education
Sterling Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Africa EDUCare, an innovative education and healthcare solutions company, aimed at transforming higher education in Nigeria.
The MoU was conceived to deploy Unify, the bank’s education management solution, to enable EDUCare achieve its dream of floating the Maranatha Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), which will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Agribusiness, and Medicine (STEAM) curriculum.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/bank-partners-africa-educare-to-transform-higher-education/
The Guardian
Lack of finance responsible for crisis in Nigeria’s educational system, says group
The National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) has urged the Federal Government to allocate at least 26 per cent of total budget for education sector as recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
This was disclosed at the 26th yearly conference of WICE, themed: ‘Challenges of global crises on Nigeria education system,’ held at Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/lack-of-finance-responsible-for-crisis-in-nigerias-educational-system-says-group/
The Guardian
Firm remodels Sofoluwe Park in UNILAG
A financial institution, Alpha Morgan Capital, has remodelled the Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Park at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe was a former vice chancellor of the school.
Managing Director of the firm, Mr Ade Buraimo, said the move was part of the firm’s resolve to give back to the people, while also making money in return.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/firm-remodels-sofoluwe-park-in-unilag/
The Guardian
How schools can be safe from attacks, by stakeholders
Stakeholders in the education sector have highlighted areas that needed to be addressed to keep schools safe for all.
Rising from its 2022 yearly summit on achieving safe schools in the country, Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN), during their meeting held recently at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, stressed the need to improve the safe schools policy.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/how-schools-can-be-safe-from-attacks-by-stakeholders/
The Guardian
Despite suspension of strike, stakeholders insist government must address funding of varsities
After eight months of face-off with the Federal Government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) called off its protracted strike on October 14 at the end of its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja.
ASUU, however, maintained that its demands had not been satisfactorily addressed and some of the issues remained unresolved.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/despite-suspension-of-strike-stakeholders-insist-government-must-address-funding-of-varsities/
The Guardian
Nigerian Schools shortlisted for $250, 000 prize, share secrets on best practices
All schools from Nigeria that made it to the inaugural World’s Best School Prizes will join others from around the world to share their best practices to help boost learning.
The schools are to share their experience through toolkits that showcase their “secret sauce” to innovative approaches and step-by-step instructions on how others can replicate these methods to help improve learning.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/nigerian-schools-shortlisted-for-250-000-prize-share-secrets-on-best-practices/
The Guardian
Corona Schools’ Trust awards scholarships to 20 pupils
To tackle increasing number of out- of-school children, Corona Schools Trust Council has enrolled 20 pupils into Adeife-Sodipo Akindeko Memorial Primary School, Lagos under its out-of-school children project.
The project, according to the council, is part of its commitment to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/corona-schools-trust-awards-scholarships-to-20-pupils/
The Guardian
CIBN commissions hall at Nasarawa Poly
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has assured of its readiness to strengthen banking and finance education in the country through injection of professionalism into teaching and learning of the course.
The smart, ultramodern edifice, which serves as a lecture theatre, demonstration class and multipurpose centre was inaugurated by the Emir of Nasarawa, who was represented by the Ubangarin Nasarawa, Dr. Dalhatu Jibril Usman.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/features/education/cibn-commissions-hall-at-nasarawa-poly/
The Guardian
100 UK universities pledge to divest from fossil fuels
One hundred universities in the UK have pledged to divest from fossil fuels, the Guardian can reveal.
This equates to 65% of the country’s higher education sector refusing to make at least some investments in fossil fuel companies, and endowments worth more than £17.6bn now out of reach for the corporations.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/27/uk-universities-divest-fossil-fuels
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Schools in Great Britain warned not to ban minority pupils’ hair styles
Schools are being warned not to penalise or exclude pupils for wearing their hair in natural afro styles, as well as braids, cornrows and plaits, in new guidance intended to prevent hair discrimination.
Britain’s equality watchdog has said school uniform and appearance policies that ban certain hairstyles without allowing for exceptions on racial and religious grounds are likely to be unlawful.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/27/schools-in-great-britain-warned-not-to-ban-minority-pupils-hair-styles
DAILY POST
Niger SUBEB vows to revoke, blacklist contractors with substandard projects
The Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB, has vowed to revoke contracts and blacklist contractors handling about 180 ongoing projects in the state.
The new Board Chairman, Alhaji Saidu Ibrahim, who stated this in Minna, said upon assumption of office, he inherited poor and substandard projects.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/26/niger-subeb-vows-to-revoke-blacklist-contractors-with-substandard-projects/
DAILY POST
48 Nigerian varsities top world’s best in 2022 subject rankings – NURAC
The Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC), Prof. Peter Okebukola has commended the performance of Nigerian universities in the Times Higher Education 2022 Subject Rankings released on Oct. 25.
his is contained in a statement issued by Okebukola in Abuja on Wednesday.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/26/48-nigerian-varsities-top-worlds-best-in-2022-subject-rankings-nurac/
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ASUU-EKSU makes decision over unpaid seven months salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ekiti State University chapter, (ASUU-EKSU), has released a press statement following the unpaid wages by the State Government to its members.
This was done after the union’s congress meeting at the varsity on Tuesday, 25th October, 2022.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/26/asuu-eksu-makes-decision-over-unpaid-seven-months-salaries/
TRIBUNE
Osinbajo Stresses Importance Of Teachers To National Development
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has commended teachers in the country, saying they play critical roles in national development and in the lives of students at all levels of education.
He made this observation in Lagos at the grand finale of this year’s edition of the Maltina Teacher-of-the-Year (MTOY) Award ceremony held in Lekki, last week.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/osinbajo-stresses-importance-of-teachers-to-national-development/
TRIBUNE
How I Went From Vaal Dropout to Pacesetter at Redeemer’s university – Lese, Best Graduating Student
Esther Oluwayemisi Lese, the best graduating student of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, for the 2021/2022 session, has explained how she went from being a Vaal University of Technology dropout to a pacesetter at the Redeemer’s University.
Lese, who graduated with CGPA of 5.5 from the Department of Industrial Chemistry, said she was a leading student at Vaal, and was determined to continue with that pace at Redeemer’s.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/how-i-went-from-vaal-dropout-to-pacesetter-at-redeemers-university-lese-best-graduating-student/
TRIBUNE
Soludo Apoints Self Chairman Of Anambra Education Advisory Council
Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo has appointed himself as the chairman of Anambra State education advisory council.
Soludo also appointed prominent scholars as members of the board, including former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka and former director of UNIZIK Business School and Professor Au Nonyelu.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/soludo-appoints-self-chairman-of-anambra-education-advisory-council/
TRIBUNE
ASUU Strike Impacts Negatively World Bank-Assisted ACE Projects In Varsities — NUC Boss
THE executive secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, has lamented that the protracted strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has impacted negatively on the implementation of the African Centres of Excellence (ACE) projects in some beneficiary universities in Nigeria.
Rasheed said this while declaring open the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and World Bank supervisory missions for the Centres of Excellence and their Implementing Agencies, under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/asuu-strike-impacts-negatively-world-bank-assisted-ace-projects-in-varsities-nuc-boss/
TRIBUNE
NCCE Asks Jamb To lower Entry Qualifications for Collages
THE executive secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Professor Paulinus Chijoke Okwelle, has expressed concerns about the dwindling enrolment figures of candidates into the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in the country.
He has accordingly asked the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to lower the entry requirements including accepting a Pass in Mathematics and English Language as pre-requisite for admissions so as to attract more candidates to enroll for NCE programmes.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/ncce-asks-jamb-to-lower-entry-qualifications-for-colleges/
TRIBUNE
Alumni Donates Multi-million Naira Building To School In Ekiti
Members of the 1982 set of Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, have donated a renovated and well-equipped building for the use of the current students of the 89-year-old secondary school.
The president of 1977-1982 set, Dr Sola Oyebode, while speaking during the 2022 homecoming of the set, said the refurbished dining hall for the girls section cost the alumni about N18 million.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/alumni-donate-multi-million-naira-building-to-school-in-ekiti/
TRIBUNE
A’Ibom Brewery Donates Educational Materials To Host Communities
The Akwa Ibom State-owned brewing company, Champion Breweries Plc, has donated learning materials worth millions of naira to five schools, as part of its corporate social responsibility.
Items donated by the company include: writing desks, teachers chairs and tables in addition to thousands of branded exercise books.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/aibom-brewery-donates-educational-materials-to-host-communities/
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UNIZIK To Establish Farm Village To ImproveIGR
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, says it has put in place a plan to establish a farm village to improve the university’s Internally-Generated Revenue (IGR).
The vice chancellor of the university, Professor Charles Esimone, stated this during the New Yam Festival (Iri Ji ) celebration, organised by the UNIZIK Farmers Association (UFA), held at the School Arena Cooperative, on Friday last week.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/unzik-to-establish-farm-village-to-improveigr/
BBC
Durham University students queue overnight to secure accommodation
Durham University students have queued on the street overnight to secure a home for next year, amid claims of a lack of accommodation and rising rents.
Hundreds lined up outside estate agents in the city after lists were released.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-63391102
Sacked teacher loses legal bid in transgender pupil case
A teacher who refused to call a transgender pupil by their preferred name and pronouns has lost a bid to launch a legal challenge against their school.
She said she had safeguarding concerns about the school’s support of the child, described in court as a “transgender-affirming approach”. BBC repoted
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/education-63393031