Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies

Guardian

Despite N6.5tr spent on education in seven years, FG laments poor performance

Despite huge investments in education, the Federal Government has lamented the sector’s poor performance. The Bola Tinubu administration noted that the basic education sub-sector is plagued by issues, like pupils sitting on bare floors, high rate of drop-outs, increase in number of out-of-school children, poor infrastructure, dilapidated classroom buildings, inadequate learning facilities, unqualified teachers, inadequate monitoring, inequitable access and low learning outcomes.

Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, expressed his dismay in Abuja, yesterday, at the 25th quarterly meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with executive chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB). Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/despite-n6-5tr-spent-on-education-in-seven-years-fg-laments-poor-performance/

Tribune

Bowen signs MoU with US varsity on research partnership

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has expanded its research and collaborative efforts with renowned foreign universities with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United State of America.

At the official signing of the M0U held in Lagos recently, representatives from both institutions, President Wiebe Boer and the dean, Adejoke Ayoola, from Calvin University, and Professor Jonathan Babalola representing Bowen University, expressed their unwavering enthusiasm for the transformative partnership. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/bowen-signs-mou-with-us-varsity-on-research-partnership/

Transport University Daura Get NUC Approval To Take-Off With 14 Programmes

NUC has approved the take-off of fourteen programmes for the Federal University of Transportation Daura, in Katsina State.

The VC, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal said the NUC approval was conveyed in a letter addressed to him on October 18, 2023 The newly established institution has been named the ‘Muhammad Buhari University of Transportation Daura Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5-year-experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1560264-transport-university-daura-nuc-approval-14-programmes/

Vanguard

N-East youths lament educational disparity between North, Southern Nigeria

Youths under the aegis of North East Youth Progressive Union and Coalition for Democratic Rights Group, on Wednesday, expressed worry over the huge disparity in educational opportunities between North and Southern parts of the country, advocating for the immediate replication of Kano’s educational transformation agenda in the region faced by diverse socioeconomic challenges.

In a statement, the Chairman of the groups, Dr Kabir Sambo challenged Northern Governors to emulate Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s template of poverty alleviation and human capital development which they described as practical and impacting. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/n-east-youths-lament-educational-disparity-between-north-southern-nigeria/

Nasarawa Assembly to shut down substandard private schools

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has vowed to shut down private schools lacking qualified teachers and proper facilities.

The chairman of the House Committee on Education, Danladi Jatau, who made this revelation in a statement made available to DAILY POST, said the move is aimed at ensuring that private schools within the state meet established educational standards. Read more https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/25/nasarawa-assembly-to-shut-down-substandard-private-schools/

Newsdairy online

PLANE distributes 170,976 textbooks to 694 schools in Kaduna

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) programme, has commenced the distribution of 170,976 textbooks to 694 public primary schools in six Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

The exercise, which was in collaboration with the Kaduna State Ministry of Education and State Basic Education Board (SUBEB), was to improve the quality of learning outcomes in primary schools. Read more https://newsdiaryonline.com/plane-distributes-170976-textbooks-to-694-schools-in-kaduna/

Independent

’Jela’s Devt Initiatives, TY Danjuma Foundation Launch Policy In Health, Education

Jela’s Development Initiatives (JDI), a non-profit organisation, in partnership with the TY Danjuma Foundation, has launched a policy discourse with key stakeholders in the health and education sectors on pertinent issues regarding the mental health of students and teachers.

A statement by Angela Ochu-Baiye, the founder of JDI, said this was in line with its commitment to raising mental health awareness in Nigeria. Read more https://independent.ng/jelas-devt-initiatives-ty-danjuma-foundation-launch-policy-in-health-education/

Intel region.com

Twin sisters make history as they graduate with first class in UNILORIN

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) recently witnessed an unprecedented academic feat as twin sisters graduated with first class honors, setting a new standard of excellence and making history.

Earning a first class degree is no small feat, and attaining it simultaneously with a twin is a tale worth telling. Read more https://www.intelregion.com/lifestyle/twin-sisters-make-history-as-they-graduate-with-first-class-in-unilorin/