Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on 30th November
Vanguard
Return of History to our basic education
IF for nothing else, the eight-year tenure of renowned journalist, Adamu Adamu as the Minister of Education, will be positively remembered as the era that restored History as subject in the curriculum of the Nigerian educational system.
As part of plans to put the scheme in place, the Minister partnered the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, NERDC, and the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, to commence the training of 3,700 history teachers selected from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/return-of-history-to-our-basic-education/
Theft of public funds wrecking educational, health sectors — Osinbajo
VICE President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, blamed the slow developmental pace of the country’s educational and health sectors on continuous theft of public funds.
This was as he said all efforts invested overtime to fight corruption may never yield any result if not backed with severe consequences.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/theft-of-public-funds-wrecking-educational-health-sectors-osinbajo/
Don’t underrate private tertiary institutions, FG tells parents, others
ABUJA—THE federal government has urged parents and guardians not to underrate private tertiary institutions in the country, saying private education institutions have helped government open doors for more citizens to acquire quality education.
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who spoke in Abuja, during the Dorben Tech-Expo 2022, organised by Dorben Polytechnic Abuja, noted that there was the need to address scientific technology development to move Nigeria from a developing country to a developed country.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/dont-underrate-private-tertiary-institutions-fg-tells-parents-others-2/
THE NATION
Is s3x education not child abuse?
It is not surprising that the recent directive by the Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, to the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to expunge s3x education from the basic education curriculum in Nigeria has been greeted with serious opposition from groups and persons who obviously derive some of benefits from the callous s3xualisation of the tender minds of Nigerian pupils.
I am sure that many parents and concerned persons who have heard about the minister’s directive are highly relieved and happy and hoping that no amount of pressure from these misguided interest groups will compel the government to have a change of mind.
To read more visit https://thenationonlineng.net/is-s3x-education-not-child-abuse/
The Guardian
Falana: Don’t rename Tai Solarin College of Education after Awujale
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has kicked against the move by Ogun State government to rename Tai Solarin College of Education after the Awujale of Ijebuland.
In a statement, Falana said: “It is indisputable that the late Dr. Tai Solarin, founder of Mayflower School, Ikenne, contributed immensely to the educational development of Nigeria. In appreciation of the contribution of the late educationist, the Ogun State government rightly named a tertiary institution after him, the Tai-Solarin College of Education, Science and Technology.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/falana-dont-rename-tai-solarin-college-of-education-after-awujale/
Poorer students over £1,000 worse off this year, warns IFS
England’s poorest students will be more than £1,000 worse off this academic year than the last, according to a new analysis that warns of “significant hardship for many this winter”.
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), the reduction – which means students from the poorest families will be £125 out of pocket each month – is due to the falling value of maintenance loans, which students take out to cover their living costs.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/nov/30/poorer-students-over-1000-worse-off-this-year-warns-ifs
Labour hits back at Tory attacks on plan to put VAT on private school fees
Labour has hit back at Conservative attacks on its pledge to put VAT on private school fees, with analysis showing a drop in partnerships with state schools.
The party has been accused of starting a “class war” against private schools though Labour sources said the Conservative’s 2017 manifesto had also promised to review whether to charge VAT on school fees if partnerships with state schools did not increase.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/29/labour-hits-back-tory-attacks-plan-vat-private-school-fees
Further education colleges in England face losing financial independence
Further education colleges are likely to be treated as “big schools” by the government and lose critical financial independence, after a ruling reclassified colleges in England as part of central government.
Sector leaders said the change had major implications for the way FE colleges are run, removing their autonomy over borrowing and investment decisions and hampering their ability to grow, while allowing few of the benefits in funding, taxes or pension guarantees enjoyed by state schools.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/nov/29/further-education-colleges-england-face-losing-financial-independence
TRIBUNE
Majma’ Lagos Academy will correct wrong perception about Shariah laws — Don
A former dean, Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University, Dr Saheed Rufai, has said the Majma’ Lagos, a training and research institute on Western and Arabic Education and Sciences, would to a great extent, correct the impression of some people in the country that Shariah Laws are evil.
He gave this assurance at a news conference on Monday, in Lagos, to announce the graduation ceremony of the first set of the academy that is scheduled for this Saturday.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/majma-lagos-academy-will-correct-wrong-perception-about-shariah-laws-don/
Legit
Exclusive: Will ASUU Strike Affect APC in 2023 Election? Stakeholder Reveals What Nigerians Should Expect
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had one of its longest industrial actions in 2022 when academic calenders were disrupted for over 7 months.
President Muhammadu Buhari lamented that all academic unions went on strike in 2022, adding that the situation had a negative impact on the country’s economy and disrupted the academic system.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1506701-exclusive-asuu-strike-affects-apc-2023-election-stakeholder-reveals-what-happen/
APPLE
Apple expands its coding education resources with a new Today at Apple session
In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, Apple is introducing a new coding session — Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App — at Apple Store locations around the world.
Designed to inspire participants ages 10 and up to explore app development in a fun, welcoming environment, the new experience is the latest in Apple’s library of resources to help students, families, and educators launch their journeys in the growing field of computer science.