Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies
Legit
“Please Help”: UNILAG Final Year Student Carries Placard on the Road, Begs for N225,000 School Fees
Gbagada, Lagos state – A final year student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), simply identified as Oluwakemi, has reportedly resorted to public begging to pay her school fees.
A report by the Nigerian Tribune indicates that Oluwakemi was sighted at a roundabout in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1555403-unilag-student-carries-placard-beg-n225000-school-fees-lagos/
Tribune
Subsidy removal: Kwara disburses financial support to 26,852 students in 140 schools
The Kwara State government has commenced the disbursement of financial assistance to 26,852 students of state origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
In a statement by the Chairman of the Government Committee on Students’ Palliative Fund, Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, who is also the chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), the government mentioned that the disbursement, which started on Monday, follows a thorough screening process that lasted for weeks. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/subsidy-removal-kwara-disburses-financial-support-to-26852-students-in-140-schools/
No law breached in proscribing staff union activities — Ekiti varsity
The management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) has said it did not breach any law or the Trade Dispute Act in the proscription of the activities of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) in the institution.
The university chapter of the union had in a petition addressed to the governor, Biodun Oyebanji and the pro-chancellor, Chief Wole Olanipekun accused the Vice Chancellor, Professor Victor Adeoluwa of unilaterally proscribing the union activities in breach of stipulated law. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/no-law-breached-in-proscribing-staff-union-activities-ekiti-varsity/
OAU SU instructs students to suspend payment of school fee
Students’ Union leaders of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have urged students of the institution to suspend payment of tuition fees.
This is coming following the announcement of a slash in fee hike by the management of the institution on Monday. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/oau-su-instructs-students-to-suspend-payment-of-school-fee/
Court acquits RSU lecturer from sexual assault charges of female student
A Chief Magistrate Court In PortHarcourt on Monday discharged and acquitted a lecturer of the Rivers University, Professor David Ogbonna, of charges of alleged unlawful and indecent sexual assault against a female student.
The court, which was presided over by Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen, discharged and acquitted Professor Ogbonna alleged unlawful and indecent assault on a female student by inserting his penis in her vagina in his office on the University campus because the prosecution team failed to prove their case.
OAU reduces student school fees, opens payment portal
The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State on Monday announced readjusted the sundry charges payable by the students of the University.
This followed the meeting the University management had with the leadership of the Students Union on Monday, 25th September 2023. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/oau-reduces-student-school-fees-opens-payment-portal/
JAMB unveils roadmap for inclusive access to quality higher education
On Monday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) unveiled a five-year strategic roadmap for inclusive access to quality higher education in Nigeria – 2024-2028.
Available statistics indicate that there are over 27 million Nigerians living with one form of disability or the other, including visual, hearing, physical, intellectual, and communication impairment, with stakeholders expressing worry about scant attention being given to the education their education in the country. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/jamb-unveils-roadmap-for-inclusive-access-to-quality-higher-education/
Addressing sex for marks issues, laudable step towards change — UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has stated that addressing the issue of “sex for marks” in schools is a laudable step towards positive change in society.
Mr. Arasu Jambukeswaran, Director of the UNFPA Cross River Office, made this remark during a high school debate competition organized by Gender Action and Development (GADA). Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/addressing-sex-for-marks-issues-laudable-step-towards-change-unfpa/
Punch
Free education: Soludo suspends four principals for disobedience
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has suspended four school principals across the state for their disobedience to the “free education policy” of the state government.
This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the state Ministry of Education, Nnaemeka Egwuonwu, on Tuesday. Read more https://punchng.com/free-education-soludo-suspends-four-principals-for-disobedience/?amp
UNILAG debunks fake hostel fees
The University of Lagos, Akoka, has debunked a message, which alleged that its hostel fees were increased astronomically.
Recently, there were protests by UNILAG students against the increment of its obligatory fees, and the school management complained that it could no longer operate with the old fees due to harsh economic realities and lack of funding by the government. Read more https://punchng.com/unilag-debunks-fake-hostel-fees/?amp
Only 7% Nigerian youths have ICT skills, says UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund has revealed that only seven per cent of Nigerian youths have the Information Communication Technology skills needed for working and living in a digital economy.
Speaking during a two-day workshop organised for the media in Edo State, Education Specialist, UNICEF Nigeria, Yetunde Oluwatosin, in a presentation titled, ‘An Overview of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy In Nigeria,’ added that only 73 per cent of Nigerian youth were literate. Read more https://punchng.com/only-7-nigerian-youths-have-ict-skills-says-unicef/?amp
Varsity denies report of looming workers’ crisis
Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti has described as untrue reports of a looming industrial crisis in the institution over the proscription of staff unions in the Ekiti State Government-owned institution.
BOUESTI spokesman, Mr Temitope Akinbisoye, said that the three staff unions in the university; Academic Staff Union of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Research Institutes were proscribed on August 4, last year on the orders of the state government. Read more https://punchng.com/varsity-denies-report-of-looming-workers-crisis/?amp
Ogun students advise ethnic groups
The National Association of Ogun State Students Association has called for peaceful coexistence among the different ethnicities in the state.
Speaking at the 2023 Omo Ogun Day ceremony, titled, ‘The role of culture in people from mixed origin,’ which was held at the Lagos State University Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Principal, Topdeal College, Ikorodu, Dr Oladimeji Akinola, advised that there was the need to promote acceptance of various cultures, and knowledge sharing for development and progress. Read more https://punchng.com/ogun-students-advise-ethnic-groups/?amp
Winner emerges at innovative challenge
Eco-life Company Government Secondary School, Elekehia, River State, has emerged winner of the National Innovation Challenge.
A statement by chemical company, BASF said it partnered with Junior Achievement Worldwide and Junior Achievement Nigeria to organise the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge to boost youth voices for a Sustainable Future. Read more https://punchng.com/winner-emerges-at-innovative-challenge/?amp
College unveils magazine
The Assembly of Administrative and Executive Officers of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has unveiled the second edition of SUSSURRI Magazine, also known as ‘Our Voice Magazine.
’A statement by the college said the second edition was a follow-up to its maiden edition, unveiled on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Read more https://punchng.com/college-unveils-magazine/?amp
We have produced highest achievers in the world – British International School
The management of British International School has said its students have maintained a track record of outstanding performance and have produced the highest achievers in the world.
In a statement highlighting the school’s achievements since its establishment in 2011, the management noted that it seeks to guide and inspire students in the fulfillment of their dreams through strategically designing learning for different types of learners. Read more https://punchng.com/we-have-produced-highest-achievers-in-the-world-british-international-school/?amp
Thisday
Academy Debunks Report on Alleged Use of Force Against Protesting Parents
The Royal Family Academy (RFA), Abuja has denied the alleged use of force against protesting parents in the school.
The school, in a statement, faulted reports of a protest in the school, noting that there was no police engagement with the aggrieved persons. Read more https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/26/academy-debunks-report-on-alleged-use-of-force-against-protesting-parents
The Nation
Gunmen shoot three Poly students, kidnap one in Nasarawa
Suspected gunmen on Monday, September 26, reportedly shot three students of the Isa Mustapha Agwai l Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The Nation learnt that the assailants also abducted one female student simply identified as Ajoke, an ND ll student of Science Laboratory Technology. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/gunmen-shoot-three-poly-students-kidnap-one-in-nasarawa/
Independant
GYB’s Wife Reconstructs School, Clinic, Equips Them For Eika Community In Kogi Central
LAGOS – Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has inaugurated a school and clinic, reconstructed and fully equipped by his wife Barr. Amina Oyiza Bello, for the Eika-Ohizenyi community in Okehi Local Government Area of the state.
While inaugurating the projects, financed by the governor’s wife through her pet project, the Hayat Foundation, Gov. Bello urged other privileged citizens to contribute their resources, no matter how little, to the development of their communities. Read more https://independent.ng/gybs-wife-reconstructs-school-clinic-equips-them-for-eika-community-in-kogi-central/
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