Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies

The Guardian

Japa not the sole path to success, Nexford varsity CEO cautions graduates

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nexford University, Fadl Al Tarzi, has cautioned graduates of the institution against joining the trend of leaving the country in droves for greener pastures.

The online university, which is based in Washington DC, recently graduated 622 students across its BBA and MBA programmes. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/japa-not-the-sole-path-to-success-nexford-varsity-ceo-cautions-graduates/

Foundation enlightens students on dangers of cultism, drug abuse

About 312 students drawn from 21 secondary schools in Lagos were imparted with nuggets that would enable them to live a fulfilled life.

At the programme themed: “Youth for the future: Power of focus,” organised by Healing Heart Foundation (HHF), the Founder, Mrs. Sophy Mbanisi, said the event was to draw the children’s attention to the numerous vices and the negative effects such may have on them as they grow. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/foundation-enlightens-students-on-dangers-of-cultism-drug-abuse/

VC harps on teamwork, collaboration at customer service week

The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has identified collaboration and teamwork as necessary tools for effective service delivery.

Ogunsola, who stated this at the close of events marking the 2023 International Customer Service week, tasked staff members to foster a culture of teamwork, where every individual would feel valued and empowered to make a difference. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/vc-harps-on-teamwork-collaboration-at-customer-service-week-2/

EDVES, Kogi to transform over 2,000 schools with e-learning solutions

An educational technology company, EDVES, has announced a strategic partnership with the government of Kogi State to transform over 2,000 public schools that are yet to leverage on technology for learning.

The partnership was made known during a visit to some schools in Lagos using EDVES solutions, including Dansol High School, Divine Offspring School, and Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/edves-kogi-to-transform-over-2000-schools-with-e-learning-solutions-2/

Experts canvass curriculum review to meet global demands

Experts in the education sector have restated calls for a review of the curriculum to meet present day realities.

They made the call during a courtesy visit to Kumaro Junior High School, Lagos, where they also honoured some teachers in the school. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/experts-canvass-curriculum-review-to-meet-global-demands-2/

Unizik’s pensioners decry unpaid N500m benefits

Members of the Federal Universities Pensions Association, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (FUPA-NAU) branch, have cried out over their unpaid N500m accumulated retirement benefits.

The President of FUPA-NAU, Chief Patrick Nweke, who disclosed this to journalists, said of the unpaid benefits, N74 million was arrears of pensions and gratuities from 2005 to date; N82,416,000 outstanding surplus sum from 2010 to August 2015; surplus of N2 million per month on N10 million pensions increment starting from 2010, totalling N336 billion; and controversial transfer of N54 million NAU retirees’ fund to the Federal Government under the unified pension system. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/uniziks-pensioners-decry-unpaid-n500m-benefits/

Lagos teacher wins African Union continental prize

A Teacher in Lagos State, Adeola Adefemi, has won this year’s African Union(AU) Continental Teacher Prize.

The announcement was made by the Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in charge of International Institute of Capacity Building in Africa, Wodon Quentin, in celebration of this year’s teachers’ day. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/lagos-teacher-wins-african-union-continental-prize-2/

Educators task students on creativity, self-development

The Director, Assured Hope Christian Schools, Mrs Mauryn Nnamdi, has advised students to embrace creativity and continually seek more knowledge for self-development.

Nnamdi, who stated this at the school’s anniversary and graduation ceremony in ljanikin, Lagos, reminded the students that their mastery of skills will define their future beyond the certificate in their hands. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/educators-task-students-on-creativity-self-development/

Engineering professionals emphasise continuous training, skills development

Engineering professionals under the aegis of African Engineering Education Forum (AEEF) have emphasised the need for professionals, especially engineering lecturers in the universities and polytechnics not to relent in upskilling themselves.

This was one of the major resolutions at the opening session of the conference held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), in partnership with the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) and African Engineering Deans Council (AEDC). Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/engineering-professionals-emphasise-continuous-training-skills-development/

Education should not be free, by Ashimolowo

Churches Are Running Into Debt Because Of Quest To Start University• Small Scale Industries Should Be Encouraged In Nigeria.

The Senior Pastor and Founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Worldwide, Matthew Ashimolowo, has harped on the need to properly fund education in the country. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education-should-not-be-free-by-ashimolowo/

Indigent pupils in FCT get educational support

PROTECT The Child Foundation (PTCF) has provided educational support to over 200 pupils from underprivileged families within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Abuja-based non-profit organisation intervened in the payment of school fees, notebooks, textbooks, school bags and sandals, among others, between October 4 and 6, in different communities within the FCT, as a way of enhancing the educational standard of pupils in low households. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/indigent-pupils-in-fct-get-educational-support/

Tribune

FUL graduates 2,511 students, 61 first class in combined convocation

The Federal University Lokoja in Kogi State will in its 6th and 7th combined convocation graduate 2511 graduands as 61 bag first class.

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi made the disclosure on Monday at a Press Conference to mark the commencement of the activities for the 6th, and 7th combined Convocation ceremony of the institution scheduled for this weekend. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/ful-graduates-2511-students-61-first-class-in-combined-convocation/

Akwa Ibom public schools to witness increase in enrollment — Gov Eno

With the ongoing massive investments in remodeling and improving teachers’ workforce in the public education sector, Akwa Ibom State Government has said it is expecting a huge increase in enrollment of pupils in public primary schools across the State.

The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, gave the indication while inspecting ongoing work at Christ the King Primary School, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo which is undergoing remodeling as the pilot model primary school in the State. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/akwa-ibom-public-schools-to-witness-increase-in-enrollment-gov-eno/

Stop paying lip service to basic education in Nigeria, Falana tells NASS

Human Rights Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has called on the National Assembly to stop paying lip service to basic education in the country.

Falana made this call in a statement on Sunday titled, ‘National Assembly should stop paying lip service to Universal Basic Education in Nigeria.’ Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/stop-paying-lip-service-to-basic-education-in-nigeria-falana-tells-nass/

Bayelsa teachers threaten indefinite strike over minimum wage, promotion arrears

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has threatened to commence an indefinite strike in public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa over the N30,000 minimum wage and promotion arrears.

At an executive meeting on Oct. 12, the union decided after an earlier three-day warning strike failed to compel the Bayelsa Government to act. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/bayelsa-teachers-threaten-indefinite-strike-over-minimum-wage-promotion-arrears/

Ekiti govt reiterates ban on hosting of social events in school premises

The Ekiti state government has reemphasised that the ban on the use of public school premises for parties and other social events is still in force in the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, spoke with newsmen over the weekend and described the use of public schools for social functions as an attack on the education system. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/ekiti-govt-reiterates-ban-on-hosting-of-social-events-in-school-premises/

Four ways students use ChatGPT

The hallmark of the 21st century is ‘technology.’ It has changed the paradigm of how we reason and approach life.

Technological advancement has made communication, health and education better. Although there is an ongoing debate that Artificial Intelligence will disrupt human skills, it is also noteworthy to realise how it enhances students’ learning process. Chat GPT is a tool, driven by artificial intelligence to have human-like conversations. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/four-ways-students-use-chatgpt/

Unilorin to hold combined convocation ceremony

All is now set for the combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin, marking the first time in decades that the university would be graduating two sets of students simultaneously.

Both the graduates of the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic sessions will be receiving their first degrees, postgraduate degrees, and diplomas during the three-day-long ceremony held at the university’s main auditorium between Friday, October 20, and Monday, October 23, 2023. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unilorin-to-hold-combined-convocation-ceremony/

NMCN rates Bowen Nursing graduates high

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended the Faculty of Nursing Sciences at Bowen University, Iwo, for its high production of productive nursing graduates in Nigeria.

Ali Mohammed Goniri made this remark at the induction ceremony for the 63 nursing graduating students of the Bowen University 2023 set, held last Friday. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/nmcn-rates-bowen-nursing-graduates-high/

Niger govt launches feeding scheme for boarding schools

In a move to address concerns about the quality of meals provided in boarding schools, the Niger State government launched a new feeding scheme over the weekend at Maryam Babangida Girls Science College, Minna.

The new scheme according to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed is aimed at providing nutritious meals to students, ensuring their physical and mental growth for better learning outcomes. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/niger-govt-launches-feeding-scheme-for-boarding-schools/

Former CTY Model College student receives prestigious African Professionals of Australia scholarship

To celebrate his academic excellence, Shamsudeen Abubakar, a former student of CTY Model College, Ibadan, Oyo State, has been awarded the prestigious African Professionals of Australia (APA) scholarship in recognition of his outstanding performance in external examinations.

The award presentation ceremony took place at Abubakar’s alma mater on Friday, October 13, as a motivating gesture for the school’s current students to strive for excellence and emulate his remarkable achievements. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/former-cty-model-college-student-receives-prestigious-african-professionals-of-australia-scholarship/

Convocation: Unilorin VC commends Kwara governor’s move to open Tanke bridge

Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state over his directive to relevant state functionaries to open the Tanke Flyover bridge from Monday, October 16, 2023, up till October 23, 2023, for seamless traffic along the University Road.

Professor Egbewole, who gave the commendation via a press statement signed by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, at the weekend, noted that the directive was in response to a solicitation letter earlier written to the governor by the university management. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/convocation-unilorin-vc-commends-kwara-governors-move-to-open-tanke-bridge/

Legit

Aliko Dangote University Debunks Social Media Report: “We Are Not Recruiting”

Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil is currently not recruiting as claimed in some quarters The management of the institution on Monday, October 16, debunked the viral recruitment report and noted it is false The deputy registrar, media and publications, ADUSTECH, further confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kano state Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1558830-aliko-dangote-university-debunks-social-media-report-recruiting/

FUOYE Releases Highlights of Revised 2023/2024 Academic Calendar

The highlights of the revised academic calendar for the FUOYE 2023/2024 session have been released by the school management The statement which contains highlights of the 2023/2024 academic calendar was released by the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Academics, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu According to the statement, the 2023/2024 academic session will kick off on Monday, October 23, 2023. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1558732-fuoye-releases-highlights-revised-20232024-academic-calendar/

Independant

Palestine-Israel War: Association Of University Heads Announces Varsity Closure In Israel, Gaza

… Bethlehem, An-Najah Universities, Others Adopt Distance LearningAs the crisis in the face-off between Israel and Palestine lingers, the Association of University Heads in Israel has announced the postponement of the start of the academic year.

Yedioth Ahronoth, an Israeli daily newspaper, reported the closure of universities in an article published in Tel Aviv. Read more https://independent.ng/palestine-israel-war-association-of-university-heads-announces-varsity-closure-in-israel-gaza/

Daily Nigerian

Abduction: Zamfara federal varsity warns students to vacate off-campus residences

Federal University, Gusau on Sunday warned students resident at off-campus area of Damba on the outskirts of Gusau to relocate and be safe from bandits.

In a statement issued by the university’s Information Officer, Umar Usman, the varsity advised the students to relocate to Gusau metropolis or to Sabon Gida area, now well secured by armed security operatives. Read more https://dailynigerian.com/abduction-zamfara-federal/