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

Tribune

Unaccredited foreign varsities running satellite campuses in Nigeria — NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday, said unaccredited foreign universities were still running satellite campuses in Nigeria.

This is despite government efforts at ensuring that the menace is completely eradicated as graduates from such schools are not eligible for the compulsory one-year national service. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unaccredited-foreign-varsities-running-satellite-campuses-in-nigeria-nysc/

Conference on ecosystem restoration key to achieving food security — BUK VC

The vice chancellor Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has said that a conference on ecosystem restoration would play a vital role in shaping research, policies and programmes to achieve food security.

Professor Adamu, made this known on Tuesday at the 4th International Conference on Dry Lands and Food for west Africa network conference, organized by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture BUK, held in Kano. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/conference-on-ecosystem-restoration-key-to-achieving-food-security-buk-vc/

Matriculation: No excuse not to make good grades – UI VC tells students

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, charged the newly admitted students on Tuesday not to make excuses but to read and make good grades.

Adebowale made it clear at the matriculation ceremony that they must excel because the University is a place of freedom. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/matriculation-no-excuse-not-to-make-good-grades-ui-vc-tells-students/

Legit

Reactions as Man Lists “Useless Courses” to Study in Nigerian Universities

A Nigerian man simply identified as Brooda John, has tagged some courses as “useless” to study in universities in the country.

He listed law, microbiology, biochemistry, Agriculture, sociology, political science, business administration, English language etc. as the “useless’ courses, according to Brooda John, the courses are useless because they are not worthy to be studied in Nigeria Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1553628-reactions-man-lists-useless-courses-study-nigerian-universities/

Africa check

No, Chicago State University hasn’t deleted its 1979 yearbook to protect Nigerian president Bola Tinubu

Has Chicago State University (CSU) in the US removed its 1976 yearbook from its website in an attempted cover-up meant to protect Nigerian president Bola Tinubu?

That’s the claim circulating on Facebook and social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) since late August 2023.

Naira metrics.com

FG to increase funding for education by 25%

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has revealed that the Federal Government intends to increase funding for the education sector by 25%.

He made this revelation as he declared open the 2021 and 2022 Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) with the theme “Implementation of Education 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Nigeria” held in Abuja on Monday, News Agency of Nigeria reported. Read more https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/12/fg-to-increase-funding-for-education-by-25/

Punch

Oyo monarch urges indigenes to complete approved NOUN study centre

The Onifiditi of Fiditi in Oyo State, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, on Tuesday, urged the community’s indigenes home and abroad, to persist in their sterling effort to ensure the Fiditi study centre of the National Open University of Nigeria is completed within a year.

Oba Adekola-Oyelere made the call while speaking at the official launch and groundbreaking ceremony of the Fiditi Study Centre of NOUN which was held at the Fiditi Grammar School Hall, adding that such an effort is an investment in the future. Read more https://punchng.com/oyo-monarch-urges-indigenes-to-complete-approved-noun-study-centre/

International students, passengers express concerns over airlines’ relocation at Lagos airport

Passengers using the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos have expressed concerns about the confusion and lack of proper information that followed the directives by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to relocate airlines to the new terminal at the airport.

The PUNCH reports that Keyamo had made a surprising announcement, directing all airlines to relocate from the airport by October 1, 2023, but the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria last Wednesday forcefully relocated the international carriers to the facility. Read more https://punchng.com/international-students-passengers-express-concerns-over-airlines-relocation-at-lagos-airport/

leadership

Katsina: Gov Radda’s Policies Boosting Access To Quality Education – DG

The policy of the Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, to prioritise educational development, has led to increased access to quality education for children in the state, director general of Media to governor, Malam Maiwada Dammallam, has said.

He stated this while feliciting with the governor on his 54th birthday anniversary, in a press release to journalists yesterday. Read more https://leadership.ng/katsina-gov-raddas-policies-boosting-access-to-quality-education-dg/

AfDB President Urges Oxford MBA Graduating Class To Be Change-makers

African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) students of Oxford University to be change makers.

Adesina made the call while delivering the Saïd Business School’s 2023 commencement address. Read more https://leadership.ng/afdb-president-urges-oxford-mba-graduating-class-to-be-change-makers/

Guardian

FCTA to partner with South Korea, Turkiye on vocational education, agriculture – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that the FCT Administration would partner with the Republic of South Korea on vocational education.

Wike also expressed willingness to partner with Turkiye on agricultural development. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/fcta-to-partner-with-south-korea-turkiye-on-vocational-education-agriculture-wike/

Promise fulfilled as Nigerian government rebuilds collapsed school in Haiti

As part of efforts to strengthen existing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Haiti, the Federal Government of Nigeria has completed the construction of Benoit Batraville High School located in Saut-D’eau, Haiti.

The project was Nigeria’s response to calls for assistance from Haiti following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that devastated the country in 2010. The project was supported by well-meaning Nigerians and the Red Cross Society. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/promise-fulfilled-as-nigerian-government-rebuilds-collapsed-school-in-haiti/

Antisemitism definition used by UK universities leading to ‘unreasonable’ accusations

An antisemitism definition adopted by most UK universities has come under fire in a report, which says it has led to 40 cases being brought against students, academics, unions, and societies – 38 of whom have been cleared.

The remaining two cases have yet to conclude, meaning that none of the allegations – all based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition – have been substantiated, according to the analysis by the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) and the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (Brismes). Read more https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/sep/13/antisemitism-definition-used-by-uk-universities-leading-to-unreasonable-accusations

How to afford university: loans, scholarships, budgeting and more

While the courses on offer will be top of your list when choosing between universities, it’s also worth thinking about the cost of living while you are there – particularly if you plan to move away from home.

According to the latest Natwest Student Living Index, released annually, Bournemouth was the most affordable city for undergraduates in 2023, followed by Cardiff, Lincoln, Portsmouth and Newcastle. Read more https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/sep/13/how-to-afford-university-loans-scholarships-budgeting-and-more

This day

Fubara Threatens to Dismiss Principals Harbouring Cultists in Schools

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has threatened to dismiss any principal caught harbouring cultists in the government owned secondary schools in the state.

Fubara, who made the threat yesterday during the inauguration of the remodeled Government Comprehensive Secondary School (GCSS), Borikiri in Port Harcourt, declared that schools in the state are for quality teaching and learning and not breeding grounds for cultism. Read more https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/13/fubara-threatens-to-dismiss-principals-harbouring-cultists-in-schools

The Nation

NIEPA trains over 200 education planners, administrators

The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) Ondo State has trained over 200 education planners and administrators.

The training took place at the ongoing three-day workshop with the theme “reimagine the role of educational leadership, administration, and entrepreneurship at the grassroots level”. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/niepa-trains-over-200-education-planners-administrators/

Bridge, Foundation partner to upskill out-of-school pupils

Bridge International Academies, a network of community schools, has partnered The Special Foundation to host a summer school programme for children.

The initiative, Bridge Nigeria spokesperson, Olamide Oni, said supports out-of-school children and those from communities by offering learning and vocational training. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/bridge-foundation-partner-to-upskill-out-of-school-pupils/

Politics Nigeria

Tinubu’s Classmate Confirms He Attended Chicago State University [VIDEO]

A public affairs analyst, Durojaiye Ogunsanya, has confirmed that he was a classmate of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Chicago State University in the United States.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this confirmation comes amid a controversy over Tinubu’s educational credentials. Some people have questioned whether Tinubu actually attended Chicago State University, while others have alleged that his degree certificate is fake. Read more https://politicsnigeria.com/tinubus-classmate-confirms-he-attended-chicago-state-university-video/

TETFUND constructs additional lecture theaters, sports complex in Adamawa college

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has executed first class indoor sport complex and students hostels worth N450 million in Adamawa College of Education (COE), Hong.

Prof. Benson Baha, the Provost of the college disclosed this during an inspection visit of the project on Tuesday. Read more https://newsdiaryonline.com/tetfund-constructs-additional-lecture-theaters-sports-complex-in-adamawa-college/