Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.
Guardian
Experts canvass e-learning for children with special needs
Education experts have called for the adoption and inclusion of e-learning in the teaching of children with special needs.
Speaking at the opening of the 34th national conference of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers, Dean of the faculty of education at the University of Ibadan, Olufemi Fakolade, said the introduction of e-learning makes it possible for students with special needs to surmount problems associated with traditional learning.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/experts-canvass-e-learning-for-children-with-special-needs-2/
UBEC emphasises mathematics, science training for teachers
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has emphasised the need to strengthen mathematics and science education (SMASE), and phonics training for teachers nationwide.
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, who made the remark at a workshop to build teachers’ capacity in mathematics and science, explained that SMASE and Jolly Phonics have been implemented over 10 years in the country’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/ubec-emphasises-mathematics-science-training-for-teachers/
Discordant tunes over students’ loan bill
• Scholars’ hail move as ASUU, ASUP fault FG
• Students seek review of process of accessing facility
Stakeholders were yesterday divided over the students’ loan bill signed by President Bola Tinubu. While some lauded the move and described it as a step in the right direction, others, including university and polytechnic lecturers, kicked against it.
Eminent scholars and students, under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as well as National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) commended Tinubu for the gesture.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/discordant-tunes-over-students-loan-bill/
‘Prepare African students for global education, competence’
An educationist, Mrs. Olajumoke Akere, has underscored the importance of raising African students for global education and competence.
Akere, the Director of JSAY Pre-varsity, said strengthening global education and competence is vital for students to thrive in a rapidly changing world and for societies to progress without leaving anyone behind.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/prepare-african-students-for-global-education-competence/
Experts canvass e-learning for children with special needs
Education experts have called for the adoption and inclusion of e-learning in the teaching of children with special needs.
Speaking at the opening of the 34th national conference of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers, Dean of the faculty of education at the University of Ibadan, Olufemi Fakolade, said the introduction of e-learning makes it possible for students with special needs to surmount problems associated with traditional learning.
Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/experts-canvass-e-learning-for-children-with-special-needs/
Ghana: Ex-JAMB registrar Ojerinde, 3 sons, daughter-in-law docked
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja put Professor Lawrence Adedibu Ojerinde, his three sons, and a daughter-in-law on trial for allegedly disposing of the property of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Ghana.
The accused, who were all present in court, were docked on 17-count criminal charges by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Punch
Gombe warns against bullying in schools
The Gombe State Ministry of Education has warned teachers and senior students against bullying junior students.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Muhammad Galadima represented by Christy Yakubu, handed down the warning on Thursday during a re-orientation programme on National Core Values for Secondary Schools organised by the National Orientation Agency in Gombe.
Read more: https://punchng.com/gombe-warns-against-bullying-in-schools/
Author advocates PWD-friendly policies
The author of ‘My friend has autism,’ Mrs Sholape Azazi, has called on the Nigerian government to include the plight of physically challenged children when making policies.
Speaking at the book presentation, Azazi said that she wrote the book to create awareness and advocacy about autism in children.
Read more: https://punchng.com/author-advocates-pwd-friendly-policies/
Educators seek improved e-learning
June 16 of every year is the International Day of the African Child.
It is a day set aside since 1991 to celebrate the energy, strength, and creativity of children across Africa.
The year 2023 theme for the DAC is ‘The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment.’
Read more: https://punchng.com/educators-seek-improved-e-learning/
Winners emerge in spelling bee competition
A pupil of St George’s Boys School, Ikoyi, Ndifreke Wisdom, has emerged winner of the Spelling Bee Competition organised by Children Education Fund.
The CEF competition was held in collaboration with Adebayo Dream Humanitarian Foundation at St George Boys’ School, Lagos Education District 3 in Ikoyi/Obalende Local Government Area.
Read more: https://punchng.com/winners-emerge-in-spelling-bee-competition/
Newsnow.com
African Child Day: UNICEF urges education stakeholders to explore digital learning platforms
The United Nations Children’s Fund says digital learning platforms can increase access to quality education for children in Nigeria.
This is in a statement signed by UNICEF’s Communication Officer, Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, Mr Anike Alli-Hakeem on Thursday.
High School Movies: Nollywood Mirroring the Struggles of Young Adulthood 3
Not only do Nollywood high school movies project the struggles of the average Nigerian teen, but they also narrow the insight down to the various rungs of the social ladder. To serve as a sharp contrast to the privileged and promising teenager from Halloway High in ‘Leaked’, we have Ishaya Bello (Mike Afolarin) from Isale Eko in Far From Home. This production shows us life through the lens of a teenager from a lower-class family with dreams that might seem too big for his reality.
Read more: https://thenet.ng/high-school-movies-nollywood-mirroring-the-struggles-of-young-adulthood-3/
FOMWAN establishes 147 schools in 36 states
The Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, has set up 147 basic and post basic schools in 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The Chairperson, Education Committee, FOMWAN, Lateefa Durosinmi said this on Thursday in Bauchi at the inauguration of the 2023 Annual Education Summit organised by the Association.
Read more: https://dailynigerian.com/fomwan-establishes-schools/
Int’l Day of African Child: Tech firm to train 1 million Nigerian children in coding
In commemoration of the 2023 International Day of the African Child, an organisation dedicated to developing tech education in schools across Nigeria, Flip to Tech, has concluded plans to train one million Nigerian children under the “Impactful Code and Win Competition”.
With support from FCMB, the firm targets over one million children through a free one-month online coding lesson.
Wema Bank Spearheads Innovations In Nigeria’s HealthTech, EdTech Sectors
Wema Bank, a pioneering financial institution renowned for its visionary approach, recently hosted an executive meet and greet in alignment with a budding partnership with Emergency Response Africa, a groundbreaking HealthTech startup offering a digital platform for first aid responder services, and Dozzia, an innovative EdTech startup that provides safety management system designed to collect and store accurate data for schools, parents and their wards.
The exclusive event underscored Wema Bank’s unwavering commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial ventures of Startups within the Health and Education Tech sectors, cementing its position as a catalyst for transformative change.
Read more: https://leadership.ng/wema-bank-spearheads-innovations-in-nigerias-healthtech-edtech-sectors/
Ibadan Poly female student hacked to death; eyes plucked out
Tragedy struck yesterday at Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa where the lifeless body of a National Diploma (ND) 2 Mass Communication student was found dead in her room with matchet cuts and her eyes plucked out.
The student, simply identified as Dasola was among those writing the ongoing first-semester examination in the school.
Read more: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/06/ibadan-poly-female-student-hacked-to-death-eyes-plucked-out/
Bridging digital divide to help overcome Africa’s learning crisis
Today (16 June), we commemorate thousands of young activists in Soweto, South Africa, who marched to protest the quality of their education in 1976. Hundreds of them were shot dead for demanding their right to learn.
Does today’s generation of children have a reason to feel similar anger at the state of their education? Certainly, young people have been taking to the streets to protest futures jeopardised by climate change and antiquated job markets.
Read more: https://punchng.com/bridging-digital-divide-to-help-overcome-africas-learning-crisis/
Madam Ambassador: Elizabeth Aguil, youth campaigner for the rights of children
Aguil’s leadership qualities and love for children and youth were sharpened while she was still in school. To date, she lives this dream having made tremendous steps in rubbing shoulders with the mighty of the society.
When the name Elizabeth Aguil popped out of the public address system at the Christ Embassy Camp Ground, Asese, in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 20, 2022, instantly, the image and flag of South Sudan had been hoisted high in the minds of the more than four billion global audiences. The attendees were gracing that year’s Future Africa Leaders Award.
Rotary Club donates N2M to schools in Koko, Ajagbodudu
Rotary Club of Koko District 9141, Thursday, donated N2M to students of Beach Secondary School, Koko and Omateye College, Ajagbodudu, in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.
30 units of four in one school desks were presented to Beach Secondary School and 20 units of four in one desks were given to Omateye College.
Read more: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/06/rotary-club-donates-n2m-to-schools-in-koko-ajagbodudu/