The weekend review
Let’s begin with The Guardian
My doctoral degree is to formalise, structure my vast knowledge – Danladi Bako
He has paid his due as a renowned broadcaster. Through dedication, hard work, and brilliance, Mallam Nasir Danladi Bako rose to the pinnacle of his career as Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). He recently added another feather to his cap by bagging a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Development Communication from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna. He is among 869 Ph.D graduands of 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 sessions that ABU will unveil at its convocation ceremony slated for January 28, 2023.
As a media man, he has crisscrossed different fields of communication. He started early coming into broadcasting at age 16, when he started off in 1973 at Rima Radio, Sokoto. After some years on the radio, he got transferred to the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) in December 1983 as a Grade Level 12 officer.
PS TSC charges Ekiti Bursars on efficient management of school finances
Bursars of Ekiti State public secondary schools have been charged to have a positive mindset capable of enhancing effective and efficient management of schools’ finances.
The Permanent Secretary of Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Omolayo gave the charge at the interactive meeting with the Bursars at Christ School, Ado Ekiti.
Omolayo described Bursars as key factors in the financial management of schools and asked them to foster harmonious working relationships with their Principals for transparency and accountability.
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/
WAEC Digital Certificate Platform: How to Access, Share and Confirm Your Certificates Online In Simple Steps
In October 2022, the Nigerian office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) launched WAEC Digital Certificate.
The WAEC Digital Certificate is an online platform that allows both old and new candidates to access and share certificates.
Candidates can also recover their examination numbers through the platform, which is available on the web and mobile devices.
Vanguard
Increase in private varsities intake, effect of ASUU’s incessant strikes —Elizade’s VC
The Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Professor Olukayode Amund, weekend said that the increase in the number of students seeking admission into private universities in the country was due to the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Amund said this during the 11th matriculation ceremony of Elizade University, held at the institution in which 620 students matriculated
Informationng.com
Covid-19 Educational Threat
The onset of Covid-19 resulted in schools shutting down all around the globe. In addition, the pandemic kept students out of classes because of the prevention measures adopted to curb the spread of the virus. As a result, Covid-19 influenced and changed the education processes dramatically. In particular, Covid-19 is an educational threat because the pandemic brings significant disruptions that limit student-teacher interactions, increase inequality, disrupt the schedule, and make it difficult to assess students.
Disruption
Covid-19 brought confusion and stressful times for students and their teachers, bringing doubt on the current quality of education. Students experience increased anxiety during times of uncertainty. A crisis is difficult to manage, and personal training becomes difficult because of maintaining social distancing and fear of getting sick. Due to the closure of schools, many students had no idea how and when classes would resume, which plunged the educational world into crisis. Teachers and administrators are now ill-prepared to carry out studies and deliver the same quality of education as before the pandemic. And that’s when student help services began to come in handy. Many of them, like wr1ter, offer free writing guides, tips on paper formats, examples of academic papers, as well as proofreading or revision services.
Read more: https://www.informationng.com/2023/01/covid-19-educational-threat.html
PUNCH
Ex-students to unveil N500m fundraising
1998 set of School of Science, Ikirun, Osun State, has unveiled plans to unveil a N500m fundraising for their alma mater.
The plan was disclosed by the senior prefect boy of the set, Najeem Oyewole, while presenting 20 white boards, dusters and markers, worth over N500,000 purchased by the set to the management of the school.
Oyewole, who made the donation on behalf of his colleagues, said other challenges, including constant invasion by burglars, confronting the school would also be given attention.
Read more: https://punchng.com/ex-students-to-unveil-n500m-fundraising/
Author advises parents to read with children
A Nigerian author, Raquel Daniel, has said her newly published book, ’Safety Savvy Kids,’ will teach children safety in an interactive and engaging way.
A statement signed by the author explained that safety for children was a critical issue, adding that it was an important topic that every child should be taught.
She said, “The book is designed to teach children about safety in an interactive and engaging way, using colorful illustrations and fun activities to keep children interested and excited about learning. “
Read more: https://punchng.com/author-advises-parents-to-read-with-children/
Alumni demand return of school to owners
The old students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State have said the stakeholders are in the process of taking over the school from the state government.
The old students under the auspices of the Oyemekun Grammar School, Old Students Association said the motive behind the clamour for taking the school back from the government was for proper management.
The National Vice-President of the association, Mr Olusegun Ogunjobi, stated this while speaking with journalists on the activities of the 70th anniversary of the school.
Read more: https://punchng.com/alumni-demand-return-of-school-to-owners/
‘Village library will boost children’s learning’
A Switzerland-based Nigerian, Mr Oluwasegun Adebiyi, has said availability of libraries in villages will aid children to learn and live purposefully.
Adebiyi who converted his family house into a library for the Ajogbo Akia town in Ado – Odo, situated in Ado -Odo /Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, said his village had neither a school nor library, saying he decided to take the lead to help his people.
The library is finalised and 100% completed, opened with some books, and commissioned by Ado-Odo Ota LG Chairman, Mr Sheriff Musa on the 19th of February 2022.
Read more: https://punchng.com/village-library-will-boost-childrens-learning/
EKOBA pledges to support students’ education
The Eko Boys High School Old Boys Association has encouraged the students to seek counsel and funding from the EKORIANS if need be.
Speaking at Rev. Benjamin Euba lecture held as art of activities to celebrate the schools 110th founders day, National President of EKOBA, Mr Kayode Elliot, encouraged the students to look up to the old boys and be free to seek counsel and support from them.
He also called on the old boys across the world to support the school.