Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies

Guardian

search of qualified teachers for basic, secondary education

In a bid to shore up the standard of education in the country, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has taken a hard stance on registration and licensing of teachers, but as the deadline expires, only about 50 per cent have complied, IYABO LAWAL reports.For a job to be described as a profession, it must have its professional ethics, codes, and a body that regulates its activities.

Over the years, the teaching profession has become an all-comers affair, and last resort for many who could not get their desired dream jobs. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/in-search-of-qualified-teachers-for-basic-secondary-education/

US law protects Tinubu’s academic record privacy- Onoh

A former spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign in the South East, Dr. Josef Onoh has disclosed that the United States of America (USA) privacy law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is in protection of the Nigeria President from releasing his academic records to the 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku had gone to court asking for the authorities of the Chicago State University (CSU) to release the academic records of President Tinubu to him which the President’s legal representatives objected to expect for the release of Tinubu’s result alone without other details of academic performance. Read more https://guardian.ng/politics/us-law-protects-tinubus-academic-record-privacy-onoh/

Tribune

Isyaku Rabiu Varsity commences 2023/2024 academic year

The former Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO) and the Vice Chancellor of Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University in Kano, Professor AbduRasheed Garba, announced that the institution is set to commence its 2023–2024 academic session with 16 undergraduate programmes.

He also revealed that the university, named after the father of the multi-billionaire and president of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu, is scheduled to begin with the faculties of Allied Medical Sciences and Computing; Science; and Engineering. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/isyaku-rabiu-varsity-commences-2023-2024-academic-year/

Punch

NGO offers scholarships to 10 Abuja students

A not-for-profit organisation, the City Club of Abuja, has declared its commitment to support 10 students with scholarships, ensuring their access to quality education until they obtain their first school leaving certificate.

CCA’s President, Danjuma Ahmed; and Vice President, Dr. Oladipupo Fasan said this in a communique on Wednesday, reiterating its resounding commitment to its core values and objectives on its 5th anniversary. Read more https://punchng.com/ngo-offers-scholarships-to-10-abuja-students/?amp

WAEC denies viral price list

The West African Examination Council has said a viral amendment price list did not emanate from the Council.

WAEC Public Relations Officer, Moyosore Adeyegbe in a chat with our correspondent also noted that WAEC did not amend the date of birth. Read more https://punchng.com/waec-denies-viral-price-list/?amp

The News Nigeria

Gov Bello’s wife gifts school, clinic to Eika community

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, on Monday, inaugurated a school and clinic, reconstructed and 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, 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://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2023/09/27/gov-bellos-wife-gifts-school-clinic-to-eika-community/

Oyebanji Re-unites with 90-year-old former principal, class teacher

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Monday re-united with his former secondary school principal, Chief Daniel Ogboja and his wife, Mrs Dorcas Ogboja who was also his English and Literature teacher at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, (CAPOSTO), Efon Alaaye, after leaving the school some 40 years ago.

The Governor who had earlier during his Town hall meeting at Usi Ekiti seen the former English teacher directed the event’s Master of ceremony to recognize and invite her to the high table. Read more https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2023/09/27/oyebanji-re-unites-with-90-year-old-former-principal-class-teacher/

Newsdiary

EKSG appoints new Tutor-General

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, has approved the appointment of Mr Victor Amele as the new Tutor-General in Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Information Officer, Mrs Adejoke Ajayi, of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), on Wednesday, in Ado-Ekiti. Read more https://newsdiaryonline.com/eksg-appoints-new-tutor-general/

Sanwo-Olu lauds COWLSO support for education

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO as progressive and dependable partner committed to actualizing the vision of his administration for the education sector.

The Governor, who stated this at the official commissioning of Ogombo Senior High School donated by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in collaboration with the State Government, added that the gesture will further increase access to secondary education among residents of the area and environs. Read more https://newsdiaryonline.com/sanwo-olu-lauds-cowlso-support-for-education/

The Nation

Bago to youths: I will arrest you and your parents if you protest over IBB varsity

Niger state governor, Umar Mohammed Bago, has dared youths who are planning to protest over the decision of the government to site the IBB University Teaching Hospital in Minna, to go ahead.

Unsold Emergency Generators In Owerri (See Prices)Emergency Generators | Search Ads | SponsoredUnsold Emergency Generators In Owerri (See Prices)Jubna Ads ChoiceThe governor said that anybody who holds such a protest would be arrested alongside their parents. Read more https://thenationonlineng.net/bago-to-youths-i-will-arrest-you-and-your-parents-if-you-protest-over-ibb-varsity/

Vanguard

‘How bandits shattered my dreams’— 45-yr-old secondary school teacher recounts ordeal

As for Mr. Odukunle Israel, a 45-year-old teacher at the Community Junior School, Ayepale, Saki, whose family members had initially depended on him for survival, life has turned upside down for him.

He is now dependent on the same family members to make ends meet. What a sharp reversal of role! No thanks to the bandits who attacked him and his 13-year-old son on their way to the farm on July 3, 2023. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/how-bandits-shattered-my-dreams-45-yr-old-secondary-school-teacher-recounts-ordeal/

Ondo Rep Member, Makinde decries decline in educational infrastructure in Nigeria

A lawmaker representing Ondo East and West in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Abiola Peter Makinde, has decried the decline in educational infrastructure across the country.

Makinde said this during the inauguration and handing over of the Ondo City Public Library, he built and donated to the Ondo community and it’s environ. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/ondo-rep-member-makinde-decries-decline-in-educational-infrastructure-in-nigeria/

Independent

Ogun, UNFPA Move To Safeguard Reproductive Health Of Undergraduates

In order to curb maternal mortality rates among adolescents, the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is engaging health workers in some selected higher institutions of learning on ways to safeguard reproductive health of students.

Speaking during a visit to the Director of Health Services, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu, Dr. Olugbenga Okusanya, which was preceding a two-day training for the institution’s health workers, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, said the state government with the support of partners were passionate about students’ wellness and wellbeing. Read more https://independent.ng/ogun-unfpa-move-to-safeguard-reproductive-health-of-undergraduates/

Townandcountrymag

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Donated School Supplies to Nigerian Students

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation is helping students get back to school with the right supplies.”

As students around the world returned to school this month, The Archewell Foundation supported girls’ education and health by sending school supplies and menstrual products to young scholars in Nigeria with The GEANCO Foundation,” reads a post on Archewell’s website. Read more https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a45338200/meghan-markle-prince-harry-archewell-school-supplies-nigerian-students/