Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.

Vanguard

World Literacy Day: Prioritize education in your administration of FCT, NAS urges Minister

In the wake of World Literacy Day (WLD) 2023, the National Association of Seadogs, Sahara Deck, has called on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, to take education as a priority area in his administration.

In a statement, Mr. Olamide Oni, the Capoon of Sahara Deck, expressed concerns over the state of public schools in Nigeria. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/world-literacy-day-prioritize-education-in-your-administration-of-fct-nas-urges-minister/

Guardian.

UWGN partners Jass Academy to elevate work etiquette, skills of young people in northeast

United Way Greater Nigeria (UWGN), a leading non-profit organization focused on health, education, and income generation, has joined forces with Jass Academy to empower beneficiaries of the Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth and Development through Sustainable Project (a US Embassy, Abuja-funded initiative).

This collaborative effort equipped participants with essential work etiquette and client relationship management skills tailored for the millennial worker. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/uwgn-partners-jass-academy-to-elevate-work-etiquette-skills-of-young-people-in-northeast/

Tribune

Anthropogenic emissions, serious threat to climate change — Don

Dr Modesta Alozie of the University of Sheffield, UK, said global average temperatures have increased to 1.1 Degree Celsius since the 19th Century, according to the 6th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on climate change, as a result of anthropogenic emissions, a development that poses a serious threat to climate change.

She made the assertion while delivering a paper titled ‘Climate action and innovation in rapidly urbanising areas’ during a workshop held in Bauchi. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/anthropogenic-emissions-serious-threat-to-climate-change-don/

Legit.ng

“You Can’t Even Dare”: Convoy of a Departmental President of AL Qalam University Stirs Reaction, Videos Emerge

Videos of a departmental student, moving around with armed security personnel have stirred reactions online.

Many who reacted to the development disclosed that students of AL Qalam University Katsina, are indecent and corrupt Few, however, concluded that the student was only trying to grab the attention of his peers in the institution.

Atanda Modupe Deborah: Late FUOYE Student’s Body Mutilated? SUG President Speaks

Oye Ekiti, Ekiti state – Ajayi Dotun Emmanuel, the Student Union Government (SUG) President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has said that the body of Atanda Modupe Deborah “is intact”.

Atanda, a 200-level student in the Department of Nursing, was declared missing after she set out to study at night on Monday, September 4. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1552987-atanda-modupe-deborah-late-fuoye-students-body-mutilated-sug-president-speaks/

Punch

‘Coding skills make children globally relevant’

The Olusegun Coding Class has said coding skills will make children to be globally competitive.

Co-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, SR IPD Logistics Company, Mr Olusegun Idowu, said this during the graduation ceremony of 150 students who participated in the 10-day Olusegun Coding 2.0 robotics school held at Obalende Local Council Development Area in Lagos State. Read more https://punchng.com/coding-skills-make-children-globally-relevant/?amp

Old students advocate educational improvement

The Old Students Association of Anglican Comprehensive High School, Ipaja, Lagos State, has called on the Federal Government to revamp the education sector and make it worthy of global standards.

Speaking during a press briefing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school slated for September 16, the principal of the school, Venerable Joseph Adediji said education had improved and evolved beyond paperwork in this age and time.According to him, the old schooling method has its good side but the sector has to move on beyond the level. Read more https://punchng.com/old-students-advocate-educational-improvement/?amp

Give CRS, IRS equal status, Borno Christians tell govt

Christians in Southern Borno under the aegis of Gwoza Elite Forum have protested against the exclusion of Christian Religious Studies as a subject in both primary and secondary schools in Borno state.

This is one of the action points raised by GEF in a resolution issued after its inaugural conference signed by the Secretary of its Communique Drafting Committee, Irmiya Kache, obtained by The PUNCH in Abuja on Thursday. Read more https://punchng.com/give-crs-irs-equal-status-borno-christians-tell-govt/?amp

UK institute opens first African school in Lagos

A British independent educational institution Charterhouse, has opened its first African school in Ogombo, Lekki, Lagos.

Speaking at a press conference to introduce Charterhouse Lagos, the founding Head of Charterhouse Lagos, John Todd, stated, “With the opening of Charterhouse Lagos, we are bringing a school to Nigeria with a vision to opening a new chapter in the educational story of West Africa. We are bringing world-class education to Nigerian and African parents inspired by Britain and delivered in Lagos. We welcome your children to unprecedented learning opportunities, supported by a world-class purpose-built campus and a first-class learning programme.” Read more https://punchng.com/uk-institute-opens-first-african-school-in-lagos/?amp

Academy canvasses specialised teaching

Bridge Academy, Nigeria, has said providing personalised support for every child will help improve performance.

A statement by the school explained that personalised teaching impacted their pupils who in the 2023 National Common Entrance Examination, demonstrated remarkable improvement in their performance compared to the previous year. Read more https://punchng.com/academy-canvasses-specialised-teaching/?amp

Treat CRK and IRK teachers equally, CAN tells Bago

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has tasked the State Governor, Mohammed Bago, to recruit Christian Religious Knowledge teachers in public schools alongside Islamic Religious Teachers in the Stat.

The Niger State CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, made the call during the 45th anniversary and National Conference of the National Association of Christian Religious Educators of Nigeria in Minna. Read more https://punchng.com/treat-crk-and-irk-teachers-equally-can-tells-bago/?amp

Independent

QNET’s FinGreen Empowers Women, Youth In Emerging Economies With Financial Literacy

On the occasion of the 2023 International Literacy Day, QNET, the international lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing financial literacy as a cornerstone for building sustainable and peaceful societies in emerging economies.

As the world undergoes profound transitions, the importance of financial literacy cannot be overstated. In a world in transition, understanding and managing finances are essential for individuals and communities to thrive. Financial literacy forms the bedrock for creating stable and peaceful societies, aligning perfectly with the 2023 International Literacy Day’s theme: ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.’ Read more https://independent.ng/qnets-fingreen-empowers-women-youth-in-emerging-economies-with-financial-literacy/

Oyo Commences Operation At New Model Smart School

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, on Thursday, said all is set for the commencement of operation in the newly constructed model smart school, Sogunro, Akinyele, Ibadan.

The Executive Secretary, of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo, said this during a handover of the structure to the Board by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. Read more https://independent.ng/oyo-commences-operation-at-new-model-smart-school/

people gazettengr.com

Women Affairs Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye advocates child labour in school curriculum

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, is advocating that children work in factories, industries and other manufacturing enterprises every day to support the country’s production of essential products, allowing for skills acquisition to complement their academics in the classroom.

She said this on Thursday at the Anambra Investment Summit. Read more https://gazettengr.com/women-affairs-minister-kennedy-ohanenye-advocates-child-labour-in-school-curriculum/

The Nation

How to end out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria, by CSOs

In commemoration of International Literacy Day 2023, Policy House International, in collaboration with the Social and Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDC), Ready to Lead Africa (RTLA), and TiFA-CDI, have set a roadmap to end the out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria by 2027.

The roadmap, which was developed by a team of experts from the four organisations, is a comprehensive four-year strategy that will address the root causes of the crisis. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-end-out-of-school-children-crisis-in-nigeria-by-csos/

Give God your first fruit to prosper, Adeboye tells Redeemer varsity graduates

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has urged graduating students of the Redeemer’s University to give their first fruit to God to so as to prosper.Pastor Adeboye, who is also a Visitor to the University, was represented by the School’s Board of Trustee Chairman, Pastor Olukayode Pitan, at the 15th convocation ceremony at the campus in Ede, Osun state. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/give-god-your-first-fruit-to-prosper-adeboye-tells-redeemer-varsity-graduates/

Yen.com

From Street Hawker To LSE Lecturer: Man Shares His Story On Social Media

A young man called Victor Agboga has taken to social media to share how he started teaching and researching at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Victor said he used to sell plantain on the streets of Lagos to make ends meet and hid from his classmates when he was hawking plantain so they would not know that was what he did. Read more: https://yen.com.gh/people/241347-from-street-hawker-lse-lecturer-man-shares-story-social-media/

Greenbarge Report

How Prof. Ahidjo Is Revolutionizing Healthcare In Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, By Yakubu Musa

One big paradox about our dear country, Nigeria, is the size of the population of her unsung heroes and her under-celebrated celebrities.
There is one of such unsung heroes, another champion in Maiduguri, Borno State capital that is making a difference for the nation. He is Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Read more https://www.greenbreporters.com/news/health/how-prof-ahidjo-is-revolutionizing-healthcare-in-maiduguri-teaching-hospital-by-yakubu-musa.html