Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies

The Guardian

Wema Bank rewards outstanding teachers

As part of its commitment to promote qualitative teaching and learning, Wema Bank recently rewarded teachers for their contribution to the overall development of the child.

The competition is an innovative campaign targeted at celebrating and rewarding outstanding teachers who have made positive impacts in the teaching profession. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/wema-bank-rewards-outstanding-teachers/

‘Excluding private varsities from TETFund unacceptable’

The Vice Chancellor, Dominion University, Ibadan, Prof. Abel Olorunnisola, has faulted the Academic Staff Union of Universities {ASUU}, for kicking against the inclusion of private universities in Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) financial intervention.

Olorunnnisola said it is wrong for ASUU or other stakeholders to believe that private universities were established primarily to make profit.He lamented that most private institutions are not making profit, but are only rendering service and supporting the socio-economic development of the country. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/excluding-private-varsities-from-tetfund-unacceptable/

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/

Nigeria’s colleges of education and 21st century demands

As Nigeria grapples with increasing falling education standards, Colleges of Education are often overlooked in the scheme of things. But when policies are properly implemented and the government demonstrates the political will, the bastion of education, which are the colleges, will thrive, writes IYABO LAWAL.

Not many people dream of going to a college of education. It is often the last option on the table for many youths. Nigerian youths prefer to go to a university or polytechnic. Not many people remember to make college of education their first choice; going there is often considered an afterthought – the last alternative. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/nigerias-colleges-of-education-and-21st-century-demands/

Group celebrates World Values Day

A non-governmental organisation, Shape A Child, has unveiled plans for today’s World Values Day, aimed at inspiring and engaging corporate organisations, schools and communities in a transformative journey towards a value-driven society.

Founder and Managing Director, Shape A Child, Izehi Anuge, at a media briefing in Lagos, said the World Values Day offers a unique platform to champion the cause of education and its impact on individuals, children, adolescents, communities, and corporate culture. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/group-celebrates-world-values-day/

Foundation feeds 450 pupils in Delta school

Breakfast School Empowerment initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has unveiled a pilot project to feed primary school pupils once in a week with free nutritious meals at Udumu- ju -gboko, in Aniocha north council of Delta State.

The school feeding programme was launched by the founder, Maureen Bonds in February. Addressing journalists in Asaba, the country representative, Mr. Obiora Isichei, said the idea was to address the growing number of out-of-school children, and tackle malnutrition among Nigerian children. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/foundation-feeds-450-pupils-in-delta-school/

VC harps on discipline, hard work as varsity matriculates 5,187

Acting Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Prof Asomwan Adagbonyin, has tasked new students of the institution to be law abiding and shun acts capable of causing a breach of peace.

Adagbonyin, who gave the charge while administering the matriculation oath on 5,187 fresh students, recently took the matriculation oath at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, enjoined them to approach their studies with dedication and commitment. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/vc-harps-on-discipline-hard-work-as-varsity-matriculates-5187/

Cleric seeks private sector support for educational development

A cleric, Sam Olu Alo, has called on Nigerians to join hands with the government in developing education in the country. Alo, who spoke while donating some blocks of classrooms and library to Temidire Community High School, Ekiti, and St. Benedict’s Catholic Nursery and Primary School, Ido Ekiti, said the gesture was borne out of the resolve to impact lives, as well as his covenant with God to be a source of blessing to his people.

He said: “In all the developed countries I have been to, 70 per cent of their schools, up to university level, are owned by churches before being taken over by the government. Facilities in these schools make teaching and learning attractive, this informed my decision to contribute my little quota by building classrooms. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/cleric-seeks-private-sector-support-for-educational-development/

Still on guardian

14-year-old wins National Female Debate championship

Fourteen-year-old Hikma Abimbola Abdulkareem from Al-Hikmah University International School, Kwara State, has emerged winner of this year’s National Female Debate championship held in Lagos.

Abdulkareem beat four others to emerge winner after speaking on the topic, “Should government or parents regulate the use of social media by children? “ and “Is Artificial intelligence (AI) a threat to humanity or a step further in Civilisation? Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/14-year-old-wins-national-female-debate-championship/

‘How government policies can halt Japa syndrome

To halt the trend that has turned Nigeria to a training ground for human resources for richer nations, the Federal Government has been tasked to develop policies that will address the Japa syndrome, while mitigating the challenges associated with it.

Prof. Chris Ogbechie, who gave the advice at the 16th Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation Lecture, in Lagos, said thousands of Nigerians are migrating yearly with their families, for educational and employment opportunities. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/how-government-policies-can-halt-japa-syndrome/

10 finalists emerge in 2023 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition

Top 10 teachers for the 2023 edition of the Maltina’s Teacher of the Year competition organised by the Nigerian Breweries’ Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund have emerged.

The finalists emerged out of the 172 teachers that made it to the second phase grading by the panel of judges. During the first phase, about 1203 teachers from the 1,499 entries received for the competition. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/10-finalists-emerge-in-2023-maltina-teacher-of-the-year-competition/

Starfield College celebrates teachers, parents at 25th anniversary

…Harps on cultural values

As Starfield College, Lagos, rolled out the drum to commemorate its 25th anniversary, it was an occasion to celebrate staff, parents, and friends who have supported the school over the years.

The Director of Studies, Mr Christopher Eigbe, recalled the trying moments the College passed through from infancy to date, and thanked God for leading the school this far. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/starfield-college-celebrates-teachers-parents-at-25th-anniversary/

Council boss emphasises conducive learning environment

…Inaugurates blocks of classrooms

As part of efforts aimed at providing qualitative education, the Chairman, Ikorodu local Government Area, Wasiu Adeshina, recently inaugurated five blocks of classrooms at Salvation Army Primary School, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Speaking at the ceremony, Adeshina described education as the key that unlocks doors. He disclosed that the new classrooms are testimony of his administration’s tradition of long lasting legacy projects, and the realisation of putting education at the centre of development. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/council-boss-emphasises-conducive-learning-environment/

Tribune

Trinity University gets ICAN accreditation of Accounting Program

Trinity University, located in Lagos, has secured the full endorsement of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, to run a bachelor’s degree programme in accounting as a professional course.

The approval, which is for the duration of four years beginning with the 2022\2023 academic session, will be due for renewal thereafter. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/trinity-university-gets-ican-accreditation-of-accounting-program/

Interswitch to begin nat’l science competition Oct 29

All is set by Interswitch, an integrated payments and digital commerce company, as it sets to commence airing this year’s edition of its National Science Competition among secondary school students in Nigeria and Kenya, on television stations.

The annual competition with this year’s edition fifth in the series was instituted by the company as part of its social intervention initiatives on education to reward academic excellence and boost passion among Africa’s youths for the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in schools. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/interswitch-to-begin-natl-science-competition-oct-29/

YABATECH to replicate ‘Computer Village’ in Epe campus

Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, as a result of his passion to develop the Epe campus of the college, has vowed to replicate the likes of Ikeja Computer Village at the campus.

Dr Adbul made the disclosure at a meeting with the community leaders and elders of the Odoragushi community in Epe, which had in attendance the matriarch of the Otedolas, Lady Doja Otedola,. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/yabatech-to-replicate-computer-village-in-epe-campus/

Salary increment: We’ve not taken position yet —ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it is yet to come up with any definite position on the recent announcement credited to the Federal Government to have increased the salaries of lecturers in the universities and other tertiary institutions in the country.

The union said it had not received, up till now, any official circular from the Federal Government or any of its agencies regarding salary adjustment and, therefore, considers it unnecessary to review such an announcement let alone take position on it. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/salary-increment-weve-not-taken-position-yet-asuu/

OYSCOHEST council chair, Ogundiwin, rallies support for Okeho campus, calls for more enrolment

Chairman, Governing Council of the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan Dr, Aaron Ola Ogundiwin, has called on the people of Oke-Ogun areas of Oyo State to support its effort at ensuring the progress and development of its Okeho satellite campus.

The chairman made the plea when he led other council members and principal officers of the college on an assessment visit to the permanent site of the satellite campus situated in Okeho town of the Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyscohest-council-chair-ogundiwin-rallies-support-for-okeho-campus-calls-for-more-enrolment/

How far can NECO go in tackling examination malpractice?

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the menace of examination malpractice in public examination in Nigeria and how the National Examination Council (NECO) is tackling the challenge and other reforms embarked upon by the council’s registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi, to enhance the integrity of NECO examinations.

STAKEHOLDERS have continued to express concerns over the persistent and widespread examination malpractices perpetrated by candidates during the conduct of public examinations by the National Examination Council (NECO), West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/how-far-can-neco-go-in-tackling-examination-malpractice/

Legit

Breaking: Tinubu Approves Takeoff of 6 Universities Established Under Buhari’s Tenure

The takeoff of six out of 14 public universities that were established under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been approved by President Bola Tinubu.

The minister of education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, confirmed the development to newsmen on Wednesday, October 18 According to Prof. Mamman, Tinubu directed the commencement, of their takeoff so that the federal government could properly fund them Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1559267-breaking-tinubu-approves-takeoff-6-universities-established-buharis-tenure/

Punch

Nigerian student wins Youth Climate Champion Prize in Tanzania

A Nigerian student, Success Aladeselu, has emerged victorious in the just concluded Global Youth Climate Summit 2023 held in Tanzania.

The summit, organised by the Global Youth Leadership Centre in collaboration with the Tanzania Forest Service Agency, and the University of Dar es Salaam, among other partners had no less than 500 changemakers from across the globe. Read more https://punchng.com/nigerian-student-wins-youth-climate-champion-prize-in-tanzania/?amp