Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.
Crystal Edu News
Best Famous School Director Advocates for Affordable Education and Mental Well-Being
In a candid and heartwarming conversation during a resumption chat with the Crystal Education Media team on Monday, the Director of Best Famous School, Mr. Famous Darlington, urged parents to prioritize their mental well-being by enrolling their children in schools that align with their financial capacity. Read more https://crystaledunews.com.ng/headline-best-famous-school-director-advocates-for-affordable-education-and-mental-well-being/09/
PUNCH
Trending: Nigeria’s fake professors list that turned out to be fake
The media space has been agog with news of a purported list of fake professors currently in some federal, state and private universities nationwide.
The development followed the recent investigative report by a reporter with the Daily Nigerian Newspaper which exposed the activities of degree mills in Benin Republic and Togo.
The reporter, Umar Audu, revealed how he obtained a degree within six weeks and proceeded to participate in the one-year mandatory youth service under the National Youth Service Corps scheme.
Audu, who reached out to the syndicate that specialises in selling degree certificates in December 2022, was issued a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication certificate from the Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies, Cotonou, Benin Republic in February 2023. Read more: https://punchng.com/trending-nigerias-fake-professors-list-that-turned-out-to-be-fake/
Adeleke orders probe into N200m fraud in Osun College
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed an investigation into the allegations of financial mismanagement rocking the State College of Education, Ila-Orangun.
It was alleged that a sum of N200 million had been mismanaged under the current Governing Council of the College led by Dr Peter Babalola, about five months after assumption of office.
In reaction to the allegation, Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, said he has directed that his Chief of Staff, Mr. Kazeem Akinleye, should lead a committee to investigate the matter.
The statement further read, “The Committee also included the Secretary to the State Government and Commissioner for Education among others to host a crisis resolution meeting between the school management and the Governing Council.”
According to him, the committee would look into the controversies that led to the accusations and counter-accusations between the Chairman of the Governing Council, Babalola; and the College Provost, Prof Jimoh Afolabi. Read more: https://punchng.com/adeleke-orders-probe-into-n200m-fraud-in-osun-college/
Daily Post
Secondary school teachers in Taraba must have master’s degree – Gov Kefas
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared that master’s degree is the minimum academic qualification for anyone wishing to teach in the state’s secondary schools.
The governor disclosed the plans by his government for the education sector during a dinner with journalists in Jalingo on January 7.
According to him, the minimum academic qualification for teachers in primary school will be a university first degree, stressing that the current era when the National Certificate of Education, NCE, is the minimum academic qualification for primary school teachers will soon be over. Read more: https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/09/secondary-school-teachers-in-taraba-must-have-masters-degree-gov-kefas/
Oyo Govt, UNICEF to end open defecation in more LGAs
The Oyo State Government says it has concluded plans with the United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF, to adopt more Local Government Areas in the state for the Open Defecation Free, ODF, programme.
The Director of Sanitation, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASSA, Mrs Titilayo Obayemi, revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to her, Ibarapa-East Local Government Area in the state had been selected as the third local government that would be triggered for the ODF programme, describing the selection process as competitive and transparent. Read more: https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/09/oyo-govt-unicef-to-end-open-defecation-in-more-lgas/
Nigerian Govt moves to establish committee to address fake degrees
The Federal Government has moved to tackle the issue of fake academic degrees in the country’s education system with the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee.
The Director, Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja.
“Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, will this afternoon, inaugurate an inter-ministerial committee on degree mills,” Goong said. Read more: https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/09/nigerian-govt-moves-to-establish-committee-to-address-fake-degrees/
VANGUARD
FG inaugurates committee to combat fake degrees
The Federal Ministry of Education on behalf of the Federal Government on Tuesday set up an inter-ministerial committee to tackle the activities of degree scandal.
The ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Ben Goong, made this known in a notice sent to newsmen in Abuja.
“Education Minister, Prof.Tahir Mamman, will this afternoon, inaugurate an inter-ministerial committee on degree mills,” Goong said. Read more: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/fg-inaugurates-committee-to-combat-fake-degrees/
The Cable
OAU alumni offer N1.6m scholarship to students
Graduate members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification, a campus fellowship at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have committed over N1.6 million to the payment of school fees for undergraduate students of the institution.
The scholarship, the alumni said in a statement on Monday, is for the 2022/2023 academic session.
The alumni group sent in the funding through the Trustees of the Isokan Excellence Bursary Scheme (IEBS).
The fund, it is understood, supported the payment of school fees for 25 students who are also members of the fellowship. Read more: https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/oau-alumni-offer-n1-6m-scholarship-to-students/
TRIBUNE
WAEC to conduct CBT exams for private candidates, February
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to commence the conduct of its West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for private candidates on a digital platform, starting with the first series of exams this February.
The organisation has also restated and made it clear that the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) is only for private candidates for now, while it has not decided when to incorporate the May-June school-based candidates into the new exam method.
The Head of National Office WAEC Nigeria, Dr Amos Dangut, made this clarification in a statement made available by the council’s spokesperson, Mrs Moyosola Adesina, on Monday. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/waec-to-conduct-cbt-exams-for-private-candidates-february/https://tribuneonlineng.com/waec-to-conduct-cbt-exams-for-private-candidates-february/
Education, responsibility for all — Zamfara SUBEB Chairman
The Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka, has disclosed that providing education is a responsibility for all and sundry.
Professor Nasir Anka made this disclosure today during an inspection visit to some primary schools in Gusau, the state capital, as part of efforts to resuscitate the glory of basic education in the state.
The Executive Chairman of ZSUBEB said that supervision was part of their responsibilities to ensure that pupils and teachers resumed normal academic activities at schools in the state. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/education-responsibility-for-all-zamfara-subeb-chairman/
Why govt must stop administering polytechnic education through varsity — Poly Ibadan ASUP chairman
The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), the Polytechnic Ibadan chapter, Comrade Kola Lawal has urged federal and state governments in Nigeria to put an end to the idea of bringing people from the university system to superintend over the affairs of polytechnic education in the country.
He made the call while speaking with the Nigerian Tribune in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital recently.
While corroborating his point, Lawal noted that: “You have a settlement and there are people who have lived all their lives there, then you want to pick someone to rule over the people. Such person must be someone who have also lived there and have deep understanding of the people, their culture and tradition. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-govt-must-stop-administering-polytechnic-education-through-varsity-poly-ibadan-asup-chairman/
Educationist Akande organises free seminar for prospective Councillors in Ido LG
In its bid to enhance the productivity and leadership skills of government officials, an educationist and founder of Ecolerite Institute of Peace Advancement, Dr Kazeem Akande, has organised a free seminar on peace, leadership, and strategy for prospective councillors in Ido Local Government of Oyo State.
The seminar recently held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital is meant to train the prospective councillors on insights of policy formulation and implementation. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/educationist-akande-organises-free-seminar-for-prospective-councillors-in-ido-lg/
Our courses are fully accredited by NUC — Fountain varsity VC, Prof Karim
The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Professor Olayinka Karim disclosed that all academic programmes offered in the institution have secured full accreditation status from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and their respective professional bodies.
The private university, according to the Vice-Chacellor, has also implemented CCMAS-FUO in guideline with NUC Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) announced last year to bring necessary innovations into the content and delivery of its programmes towards achieving the overall goals of education and training in the country.
The Vice-Chancellor of the private institution made the disclosure during a press briefing on the 13th Convocation Ceremony of Fountain University held at the school’s College of Art Complex on Monday. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/our-courses-are-fully-accredited-by-nuc-fountain-varsity-vc-prof-karim/
News Dairy Online
ASUU gives scholarships to 6 indigent UI students
Six students, on Tuesday, benefited from the 2023 Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Indigent Students’ Scholarship Award, presented by the University of Ibadan (UI) branch of the union.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, divided into national and branch categories, were presented at the institution. Read more: https://newsdiaryonline.com/asuu-gives-scholarships-to-6-indigent-ui-students/
Legit
Tragic Scenes as Truck Kills 2 Final Year Poly Students
The Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic community has been thrown into a state of mourning following the demise of two of their students.
It was gathered that the students were crushed by a heavy-laden truck on the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Highway.
Reports confirmed that the deceased students had just finished their final examination 24 hours earlier before the tragic accident. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1572508-tragic-scenes-truck-kills-2-final-year-poly-students/
Plateau Varsity Tightens Security Over Gunmen Attacks
The Plateau State University, Bokkos has announced Monday, 8th January 2024 as the resumption date for academic activities.
The University Public Relations Officer, John Agam, said the institution has put security measures in place to ensure the safety and protection of staff and students.
The security measures became necessary after gunmen attacked communities in three Local Government Areas and killed over 150 residents Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1572510-plateau-varsity-tightens-security-gunmen-attacks/
Taraba To Make Master’s Degree Minimum Qualification For Secondary School Teachers
Governor Agbu Kefas said the National Certificate of Education (NCE) will soon cease to be the minimum requirement for teaching in Taraba state.
Kefas said a master’s degree will be the minimum academic qualification for secondary school teachers.
The governor added that the minimum academic qualification for primary school teachers will be a university first degree. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1572496-taraba-masters-degree-minimum-qualification-secondary-schoolteachers/
UI, OAU, Others Emerge Winners as Nigerian Students Compete in Economic Impact Challenge
Africa’s Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) has announced winners from different schools who made exceptional contributions to the economic discourse
Students from the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, and other universities from the south-west region were among the winners
The organisers said the AFEL’s Economic Impact Challenge is aimed to encourage research, creativity, and active participation among economics and law students Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1572478-ui-oau-emerge-winners-nigerian-students-compete-economic-impact-challenge/
FUTO’s First-Class Graduate Reveals Why He Will Always Be A Plumber
23-year-old Gabriel Eze graduated with first-class honours in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, (FUTO)
Ebonyi-born Eze said he will always be a plumber, adding that he started learning the vocation at the age of 14
He said there is a connection between Petroleum Engineering and what he knows about plumbing Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1572414-futo-class-graduate-reveals-a-plumber/
The Will
BUK Has No Fake Professors – Vice Chancellor
The Management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has denied the existence of fake Professors in the institution, contrary to a report circulated on social media.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, made the denial in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday.
“The Management of Bayero University, Kano, has noticed the circulation of a purported fake publication on social media on the discovery of some 100 fake Professors working in Nigerian Universities. Read more: https://thewillnews.com/buk-has-no-fake-professors-vice-chancellor/
Nairametrics
NBTE to implement application of data science in Nigeria’s educational sector
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced that it will be spearheading the transformation of Nigeria’s educational sector through the innovative application of data science.
This was made in a statement on Tuesday by Mrs. Fatimah Abubakar, the Head of the Board’s Media Unit.
The innovative approach aims to enhance the quality assurance process for the country’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, with the full implementation scheduled for January 2024. Read more: https://nairametrics.com/2024/01/09/nbte-to-implement-application-of-data-science-in-nigerias-educational-sector/
Independent
Clear Our Doubt, if JPTS is Among Blacklisted Universities, Student Group Urges FG, NUC
Graduates of Joint Professional Training Supported International (JPTS), a degree-awarding institution operating in Warri, Delta state, have urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission, NUC, to probe and clarify if the institution was among fake institutions in the country running various affiliate degree programmes.
The students under the aegis (Concern JPTS Old and New Students) Stated this an open letter to the Minister of Education, made available to newsmen said they were disturbed because since they allegedly graduated from some of the degree programmes run by the school they have not made any headway with their certificates, stressing that academic institutions they applied to for further studies were showing signs of refusal to accept their certificates. Read more: https://independent.ng/clear-our-doubt-if-jpts-is-among-blacklisted-universities-student-group-urges-fg-nuc/
Certificate Racketeering: FG Raises Inter-Ministerial Committee to Probe Foreign Degree Mills
The Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir has concluded plans to set up an inter-ministerial committee to probe the activities of ‘degree mills’.
The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, in a notice to reporters covering the beat, revealed that the committee members will be inaugurated today Tuesday by 2 pm. Read more: https://independent.ng/certificate-racketeering-fg-raises-inter-ministerial-committee-to-probe-foreign-degree-mills/