Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.
The Guardian
Children need school environment that can help them make right choices – Anakweze
The founder of Pasture Gate Montessori School (PGMS) in Okota, Lagos has said that treating school children like “containers” that need to be filled with information does not help them.
Speaking during the 12th anniversary of PGMS, Courage Anakweze said schools need to create an environment that aids school children’s problem-solving skills.
“We still tend to treat our pupils like containers that need to be filled with information instead of creating an environment for exploration, research, and problem-solving,” Anakwueze said.
She stated that the school is planning on running a full syllabus of experiential learning that will be incorporated with highly advanced learning technology and where students’ natural interests and activities will be fully developed.
New dawn in varsity administration as ASUU rival union, CONUA, NAMDA get certificate of registration
May get unpaid salaries
The Federal Government may have succeeded in breaking the ranks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as it presented certificates of recognition to the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA).
Presenting the certificate in Abuja on Tuesday, January 17, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, also gave indication of payment of the withheld salaries of CONUA members.
The minister lauded CONUA for marshalling its points with relevant sections of the Trade Dispute Act, as well as the Trade Union Act.
Analyst seeks repositioning of sector for optimal performance
A policy analyst, Mr Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, has advocated prioritising, resetting and repositioning of the education sector for students to reach their full potential.
Mba-Uzoukwu, who is also the Managing Partner, GrandCentral Africa, stated this while delivering the 53rd convocation lecture of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
At the lecture titled: “Finding the Boundaries of the Possible; Venturing Beyond,” Mba-Uzoukwu, who is also a pioneer in e-learning and a leading exponent in collaborative work/learning environments, said it was only by doing this that youths could achieve their destiny.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/analyst-seeks-repositioning-of-sector-for-optimal-performance/
‘How Nigerian varsities can be 21st century compliant, globally competitive’
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has tasked tertiary institutions to review their programmes to accommodate hard, soft and digital skills sets.
This, the commission said, would equip students and make them function effectively as global citizens in the 21st century.
Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof Abubakar Rasheed, who disclosed this at the investiture of Prof Folasade Ogunsola as the 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as part of its 53rd convocation ceremony, also stressed the need for the school to partner with government agencies and industries on current trends.
MTN Foundation revamps 15 school laboratories, commissions 3 in Owerri
MTN Foundation has commissioned a newly renovated science laboratory at the Government Secondary School, Owerri. The project, which is part of the second phase of the foundation’s Science and Technology Laboratory initiative, is designed to improve the teaching standards and learning outcomes of science subjects in public secondary schools.
Following set criteria for the nomination, four secondary schools, Government Secondary School Owerri; St Augustine College, Igbuzor; St. Aquinas College, Akure and Queens College, Lagos, emerged recipients for the second phase of the initiative. Each of the schools received full renovation of their chemistry, physics and biology science laboratories including the installation of laboratory furniture, solar-powered borehole and alternative power solution. Others are the supply of laboratory equipment and consumables as well as the training of laboratory staff.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/mtn-foundation-revamps-15-school-laboratories-commissions-3-in-owerri/
School resumption: Stakeholders want improved learning environment, uninterrupted academic calendar
• Pupils reveal expectations in New Year
Stakeholders in the education sector have advanced the need for an improved learning environment as academic activities for the new year begins in schools across the country.
They urged government and other private operators to provide basic learning tools, recreational facilities and improve safety of pupils given the alarming insecurity in some parts of the country.
After about three weeks holiday for Christmas and new year celebrations, schools in Lagos State have commenced academic activities for the second term while other planned resumption for next Monday. Many of the students in primary and secondary school as well as their parents were in high spirits to see the new year and hoped for a better learning environment.
Legit
JAMB Releases Breakdown of 2023 UTME/DE Fees as Registration Begins Nationwide.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an update regarding the 2023 UTME/DE The board provided a full breakdown of the UTME/DE fees as part of its efforts to put an end to extortion during the registration process In total, candidates not sitting for Mock-UTME will pay N5,700 while those sitting for Mock-UTME will pay N6,700
2022/2023 Admission: List of UNILAG’s Cut-Off Marks for All Courses Depending on Students’ States of Origin
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Merit Admission Cut-Off Marks for the 2022/2023 Academic Session.
The university informed members of the public especially prospective students, as well as their parents and guardians that the Cut-Off Marks are for the respective programmes it is offering.
Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1512591-20222023-admission-full-list-unilags-cut-marks-courses/
List of Federal Universities in Nigeria That Have Increased Tuition Fees
Following the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)’s failure to pressure the federal government to provide more funds, some prominent Nigerian public universities have increased their tuition fees.
Below is a list of some of the universities that have hiked their tuition fees
Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1512681-list-nigerian-universities-increased-tuition-fees/
“A Townhall Different from Bala-Blu”: University Sets Exam Question Based on Tinubu’s Gaffe, Photo Emerges
A popular Twitter user, Sir Jarus, shared a photo of an exam question paper by the Nasarwa State University based on a gaffe by APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu In the photo shared on Twitter, one of the questions asked the students to “justify the social judgment theory”, using “a Townhall, Different, From Bala-Blu, Blu-Blu, Bula-Ba” as a case study The examination question has gone viral, attracting mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media
Daily Trust
Untold Story Of Nigeria’s Effort To Tackle Out Of School Children
The Out-of-School Children (OOSC) phenomenon in Nigeria has generated a lot of reports and counter reports especially on the figure. While the federal government has…
The Out-of-School Children (OOSC) phenomenon in Nigeria has generated a lot of reports and counter reports especially on the figure. While the federal government has a figure below 10 million, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) reports recently put it at 20 million, a figure that has raised concerns among stakeholders.
A report of UNESCO in 2022 said Nigeria now has about 20 million out-of-school children out of the about 200 million population. This is 20 per cent of the entire population and is more than the population of many countries including those in Africa.
Read more: https://dailytrust.com/untold-story-of-nigerias-effort-to-tackle-out-of-school-children/
Independent
Stakeholders Seeking Return Of Oyemekun Grams To Owners
Ondo State Government may soon release the running of Oyemekun Grammar School in Akure to the original owners if the stakeholders succeed in pushing through their request.
The National Vice President of the Oyemekun Grammar School Alumni Association (OGSAA), High Chief Olusegun Ogunjobi, disclosed this at the press briefing heralding the 70th Anniversary programme of the school on Thursday.
Read more: https://independent.ng/stakeholders-seeking-return-of-oyemekun-grams-to-owners/
LBS Offers Bridge Nigeria Pupils 2-Year Sponsorship
Ten pupils of the Bridge International Academies in the Alagbado area of Lagos State have been offered two years scholarships for the Modular Executive MBA programme of Lagos Business School (LBS).
A statement issue bd Olamide Oni, the Manager, Communications, Bridge Nigeria, said that the gesture represented MEMBA 8’s social investment project – a part of their MBA programme at the LBS.
Damilola Hassan, the Class President and Managing Director of Meristem Trustees Limited said that the organization believed that investment in education was one of the most important things it could do to create a positive impact in the society.
Read more: https://independent.ng/lbs-offers-bridge-nigeria-pupils-2-year-sponsorship/
NYSC Releases Date, Centres For 2023 Batch A, Stream 1
“This is to inform all Foreign Trained Graduates who registered online for The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has released the set date and centres for the Pre-camp centres for the 2023 Batch A stream one physical verification of foreign-trained graduates.
This announcement was made through their Twitter handle: NYSC NDHQ@officialnyscng, on Thursday, 19th January
“LIST OF PRE-CAMP CENTRES FOR 2023 BATCH ‘A’ STREAM I PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN-TRAINED GRADUATES
“This is to inform all Foreign Trained Graduates who registered online for the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Service Year, whose credentials and travel documents are yet to be physically verified, that the verification exercise has been scheduled to hold from Thursday, 19 – Saturday, 21 January 2023.
Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/nysc-releases-date-centres-for-2023-batch-a-stream-1/
UBE: N2bn Counterpart Fund Paid To UBEC In 4 Years — Niger Govt
THE Niger State government has disclosed that it paid a total of N2 billion as counterpart funds to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Abuja from 2019 to date to access the Federal Government matching grant for effective and efficient implementation of the Universal Basic Education in the state.
Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Mr Saidu Ibrahim, made this known while addressing journalists in Minna, saying that “this has helped in the delivery of more and effective service in the state.”
Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/ube-n2bn-counterpart-fund-paid-to-ubec-in-4-years-niger-govt-2/
UTME: JAMB Warns Financial Institutions Against Extortion
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned financial institutions participating in the sale of its application documents against extortion of candidates.
The board stated that only financial institutions that registered with the board are allowed to vend its e-PINS and must adhere strictly to the terms of engagement.
JAMB registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, at an interactive session with financial institutions in Abuja, noted that all participating vendors/tellers had indicated interest and registered with the board for ease of identification and recordkeeping.
The sale of the 2023 UTME application documents commenced on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 and will end on Tuesday 14th February, 2023, barring any change of mind by the board to extend the closing date.
Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/utme-jamb-warns-financial-institutions-against-extortion/
Eight Siblings Take Crescent Varsity’s Matriculation Oath
Eight children of the same father were among the over 1000 other fresh students who took the oath at the Crescent University’s 18th matriculation ceremony held on Saturday 14th January 2023.
The development was disclosed by the vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, while delivering his matriculation address.
He also lauded the commitment of the father of the eight matriculates, Alhaji Aliyu Bature, the Wazirin Guzo, to the development of the university.
The Crescent University was founded by the former judge of the International Court of Justice and one-time Attorney-General and Minister of Justice in Nigeria, Prince Bola Ajibola, who was represented at the event by a member of the Board of Trustees, Adesegun Mahruf Ajibola, SAN.
Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/eight-siblings-take-crescent-varsitys-matriculation-oath/
UNILORIN Gets WHO Recognition On Research, Manpower Devt
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised the University of Ilorin’s (UNILORIN) Community Based Experience and Services (COBES) as a collaborative centre for research and manpower development.
Provost of the College of Health Sciences of the institution, Professor Sulyman Alabi, disclosed this when he led the Top Management Committee (TMC) of the college on a courtesy visit to the vice chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole SAN, on Monday.
According to him, the academic members of staff have attracted research grants in which they are principal investigators such as Severe Malaria and Africa Kidney Disease Research Network.
Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/unilorin-gets-who-recognition-on-research-manpower-devt/