Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies today.
Punch
Proprietors recommend security checks on teachers
The National President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Mr. Yomi Otubela, on Wednesday, advised the federal and state governments to do security checks on teachers regularly.
He also enjoined government at all levels to adopt more intense security measures around the learning environment to enhance the safety of lives and properties.
Otubela said there were many staff in the teaching profession who disguised to be teaching but had ulterior motives. Read more: https://punchng.com/proprietors-recommend-security-checks-on-teachers/
The Guardian
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an end to the lingering learning crisis across Nigeria
The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Enugu, Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe made the call during a One Day Multi Zonal Press Conference on the 2024 International Day of Education held in Enugu with the theme; “Learning For Lasting Peace,”
While recalling several attacks on education facilities and kidnapping of children, she said the incidents in Borno and Yobe states in 2023 called for urgent action to end the learning crisis.
This was also captured in
ThisDay
Read more: https://guardian.ng/news/the-united-nations-childrens-fund-unicef-has-called-for-an-end-to-the-lingering-learning-crisis-across-nigeria/, https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/01/25/unicef-seeks-immediate-action-to-boost-school-safety-in-nigeria
Integration of robotic education into curriculum excites Education Minister
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman has said the integration of robotics education into basic education curriculum enriches students’ academic experience.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the First Lego League National Robotics Championship, Prof. Mamman said the development would bring students up to par with 21st century technology and education standards. Read more: https://guardian.ng/news/integration-of-robotic-education-into-curriculum-excites-education-minister-2/
Kwara senator pays WAEC, NECO, JAMB fees for 2000 students
Senator representing Kwara Central, Mallam Saliu Mustapha, has commenced his annual West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarships for indigents and orphans in his district.
The Coordinator of Saliu Mustapha Foundation Education Committee, Prof Binta Suleiman, at the flag-off ceremony at the Socrates College, Aromoradu, Ilorin, said over 2,000 students benefited from the scheme across the four local governments and beyond.
Prof. Suleiman urged the beneficiaries to be focused, dedicated, disciplined, and highly committed to their educational pursuits by coming out with flying colours. Read more: https://guardian.ng/news/kwara-senator-pays-waec-neco-jamb-fees-for-2000-students/
ThisDay
UN Urges Nigeria to Place Education at Centre of Peace Building in Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) has urged the government of Nigeria to place education at the centre of all peacebuilding efforts in order to build an enduring culture of peace in the country.
In a joint statement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) to mark the International Day of Education in Nigeria, the UN emphasised the urgent need to prioritise education as a tool for promoting human dignity tolerance and peace.
“If education is placed at the centre of our commitment to peace, it can help empower learners with the necessary knowledge, competencies and attitudes to become agents of peace in their immediate communities,” said the Head of UNESCO Abuja Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Abdourahamane Diallo. Read more: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/01/25/un-urges-nigeria-to-place-education-at-centre-of-peace-building-in-nigeria
Tribune
Oyo govt meets stakeholders to resolve boundary issue in Oyo schools Feb 1
The Oyo State government has waded into the boundary crisis that culminated into the 10-year closure of 23 schools in Afijio, Oyo East and Oyo West local government areas of the state.
This is coming barely two weeks after a report by the Nigerian Tribune spotlighting advocacy efforts towards resolving the crisis and reopening the schools. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/after-tribunes-report-oyo-govt-meets-stakeholders-to-resolve-boundary-issue-in-oyo-schools-feb-1/
People’s Gazette
Law students advise Tinubu to monitor World Bank loans
On Thursday, the West African Law Students’ Association (WALSA) urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a special committee to monitor the utilisation of World Bank loans and other interventions from donor partners.
Following the report, Nigerian Tribune learnt that the Oyo State government has called for a stakeholders meeting to fashion out “means and manners” of resolving the age-long land dispute. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/law-students-advise-tinubu-to-monitor-world-bank-loans/
Law students advise Tinubu to monitor World Bank loans
Addressing journalists in Abuja, the association’s president, Nazir Sunusi, said the committee would ensure the effective use of such funds.
Mr Sunusi urged the president to take steps to ensure that loans did not end up in private bank accounts used to improve the living standard of Nigerians, particularly for youths, women and children. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/law-students-advise-tinubu-to-monitor-world-bank-loans/
Education can check worsening poverty, Soludo’s wife says
Anambra’s first lady, Nonye Soludo, has described education as one of the solutions to increasing global poverty, socio-economic turmoil, moral depletion, violence and political crisis.
Ms Soludo said this Thursday in Awka, at a programme to mark this year’s International Day of Education.
“The emerging realities such as technological advancements have shown that investments in education should be increased to adapt to global changes. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/education-can-check-worsening-poverty-soludos-wife-says/
Business Day
Education is lifeline, driver of peace and security – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated that education plays provital role in a global resource for learning and the acquisition of relevant skills for opportunities in today’s world.
The UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Phuong T. Nguyen, made the observation at the commemoration of the 2024 International Day of Education with the theme: “Learning for Lasting Peace,” held in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Nguyen opined that education and inclusivity promote wellbeing while catalyzing peace. Read more: https://businessday.ng/news/article/education-is-lifeline-driver-of-peace-and-security-unicef/
Edo set for educational rebirth, transitions to digital learning
Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that with the level of investment in public education this year, all basic and secondary schools in Edo State would fully transition to a digital mode of learning.
Obaseki made this known when he spoke to journalists in Benin City recently. He said his administration has set the foundation for the rebirth of the state, guaranteeing a better and brighter future for Edo’s next generation.
“All basic and secondary schools in the state will fully transition to the digital mode of learning with the investment we are making in the sector this year. On the administrative end, the Edo Education Hub will come to fruition with the speed of development,” he said. Read more: https://businessday.ng/news/article/edo-set-for-educational-rebirth-transitions-to-digital-learning/
Adefisayo applauds EduTimes Africa for championing education course
Folasade Adefisayo, the immediate past commissioner of education in Lagos State, has applauded Edutimes Africa, a magazine with a focus on education development.
Adefisayo, one of three recently appointed members of EduTimes Africa’s editorial board, gave the commendation during the magazine’s first-anniversary ceremony.
“Congratulations to Dapo Akande and his team. I am pleased to celebrate with them on this first anniversary of the birth of the Edutimes Africa magazine, a magazine that has rapidly become one of the most important publications in the education sector in the country and across Africa. Read more: https://businessday.ng/news/article/adefisayo-applauds-edutimes-africa-for-championing-education-course/
Politics Nigeria
Nigerian PhD student dies in the UK, amidst reports of recent Nigerian deaths abroad
The Nigerian community abroad is mourning the loss of Chukwudi Ogbueche-Ifediora, a physiotherapist and PhD student who passed away in the United Kingdom.
Chukwudi’s death comes in the wake of another tragic incident where Saheed Wahab, a Nigerian who arrived in the UK for his master’s degree, also lost his life a day after his arrival.
The announcement of Chukwudi’s death adds to the growing concerns within the Nigerian diaspora community, especially among those who have recently relocated to foreign countries for educational pursuits and better opportunities. Read more: https://politicsnigeria.com/nigerian-phd-student-dies-in-the-uk-amidst-reports-of-recent-nigerian-deaths-abroad/
Independent
Worthy Ambassador: LASU Gifts UNILAG Maths’ Best With N1m
For the pace-setting Lagos State University (LASU), the teacher’s rewards are no more stock-piled in heaven till he or she makes the paradise but here on earth and right on the Ojo Main Campus, where the Best State University in Nigeria is situated.
And since a good child bears the torch of glory for his or her parents, the Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello-led LASU Senate has promptly decided to reward Dr Aminat Ige-Ariyibi with N1m in the varsity’s recognition of her sterling performance having produced the best PhD thesis at the recent 54th UNILAG convocation. Read more: https://independent.ng/worthy-ambassador-lasu-gifts-unilag-maths-best-with-n1m/
The Nation
189 students bag First Class in FUT Minna
The Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna is set to award 189 students with First Class Degrees in its 31st and 32nd combined convocation.
Briefing newsmen at the University Main Campus in Gidan Kwano, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Faruk Adamu, said that 71 students bagged First Class in the 2020/2021 academic session while 116 bagged First Class in the 2022/2023 academic session.
Giving a breakdown of the degrees to be awarded, the Vice Chancellor said that for the 2020/2021 academic session, 71 students bagged First Class, 1,091 students got Second Class Upper, 1,916 students got Second Class Lower, 767 students got 3rd Class while 22 students got Pass. Read more: https://thenationonlineng.net/189-students-bag-first-class-in-fut-minna/
News Diary
LASU senate presents N1m to UNILAG best doctoral thesis award winner
The Senate of Lagos State University(LASU), Ojo has presented Dr. Aminat Ige-Ariyibi, overall best doctoral thesis award winner, University of Lagos (UNILAG),with the sum of N1million.
Ige-Ariyibi is an alumna and lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, LASU.
The Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made the presentation at the 306th statutory senate meeting of the institution on Thursday, in Lagos. Read more: https://newsdiaryonline.com/lasu-senate-presents-n1m-to-unilag-best-doctoral-thesis-award-winner/