Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies today
Legit
Nigerian State to Include Chinese Language in School Curriculum, Gives Reason
The Bayelsa government is taking steps to make the teaching and learning of Chinese language a priority in public schools in the state
Deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, revealed this when he hosted some stakeholders in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital
Legit.ng reports that Ewhrudjakpo stated that the government wants the students to take full advantage of career opportunities in the Chinese subject Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1575492-nigerian-state-include-chinese-language-school-curriculum/
Nigerian Lecturer Wins at Appeal Court 20 Years After He was Unjustly Sacked
A Nigerian lecturer, Inih Ebong, has finally gotten justice 20 years after he was wrongfully dismissed
Ebong was an associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo, when he was sacked in 2002
The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, delivered the judgement in Ebong’s favour Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1574802-nigerian-lecturer-wins-appeal-court-20-years-unjustly-sacked/
UNN Ranks Above UI, UNILORIN, Others in Scholarly Output
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has ranked first amongst higher institutions in Nigeria with the most scholarly output
This was confirmed in the 2024 data released by Scopus, an abstract and citation database platform launched in 2004
According to the data released, the UNN Nsukka amassed 7025 publications contributed by 5813 authors PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsA Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1575427-unn-ranks-ui-unilorin-scholarly-output/
Jubilation: 174 Bags First Class As OOU Graduates 11,896 Students
From the 2021/2022 academic session, 76 graduands at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, earned first class
While in the year 2022/2023 session, 98 graduates earned first class, the vice-chancellor of the University, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, confirmed
During a briefing with newsmen, Agboola spoke against the “Japa” syndrome and urged Nigerians to come together and “develop this nation and make it great” Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1575437-jubilation-174-bags-class-oou-graduates-11896-students/
This is Becoming Too Much”: Tears as Nigerian PhD Student Dies in UK
A Nigerian PhD student, Chukwudi Ogbueche-Ifediora, died in Scotland, in the United Kingdom
Ogbueche-Ifediora was a PhD researcher at the Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS in Scotland
The death of Ogbueche-Ifediora, who was a Physiotherapist and an expert in stroke rehabilitation was disclosed by Nigerians in the UK on Twitter. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1575355-tears-nigerian-phd-student-dies-uk/
Tribune
IDE2024: We’re committed to raising young historians as architects of lasting peace — RHF
The Restored Heart Foundation (RHF) has described raising and nurturing young historians as a key ingredient in fostering a world characterized by enduring peace.
The Executive Director of the RHF, Mr. Samuel Oluwatimilehin, said this while giving his remarks during the organisation’s plenary session to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Education held on Thursday. He added that the discussions would serve as a catalyst for positive change, inspiring a commitment to fostering young historians for a future of lasting peace. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/ide2024-were-committed-to-raising-young-historians-as-architects-of-lasting-peace-rhf/
Int’l Day Of Education: Heritage Energy, JV Partners present 795 scholarships to host communities
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) and its Joint Venture Partners in OML 30, NNPC Exploration and Production Ltd & Shoreline Natural Resources Ltd, have presented 795 scholarship awards to indigenes drawn from the 112 OML 30 Host Communities during this year’s United Nations International Day of Education.
Speaking during the Awards/Town Hall Meeting, HEOSL General Manager, Government Joint Venture and External Relations, Mr Adesola Adebawo, stated that, “we in OML 30 have always been committed to our corporate social responsibilities, recognizing the transformative power of education in shaping the future”. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/intl-day-of-education-heritage-energy-jv-partners-present-795-scholarships-to-host-communities/
Tinubu tasks Nigerians on peace, security
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, underscored the importance of vigilance towards achieving and sustaining peace and security across the country.
The president spoke in Owerri, the Imo State capital at the swearing in of Governor Hope Uzodimma for second term in office.
Tinubu said it was gladdening for him to be part of the swearing in ceremony which afforded him the opportunity “to witness a rekindling of hope and blessing of the seed of prosperity.” Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/tinubu-tasks-nigerians-on-peace-security/
Education: Olanipekun, Yusuf Ali task BOUESTI governing council on innovative ideas
Two prominent and renowned lawyers, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN and Professor Yusuf Ali, SAN have called on governing council members of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) to come up with innovations towards the development of the young university.
The duo explained that for the state-owned university to be a 21st-century institution properly, the governing council would play a prominent roles in supporting the authorities for BOUESTI to compete favourably nationally and globally. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/education-olanipekun-yusuf-ali-task-bouesti-governing-council
Punch
UNIPORT Lecturer Denied N5m Loan Due to Poor Salary
A lecturer at the Department of English, University of Port Harcourt, Mazi Eze, has shared his frustration after being denied a N5 million loan due to his monthly salary of N191,000.
Narrating his experience in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, Eze recalled his visit to First Bank, Choba, where he sought a loan to enhance his Public Speaking Academy Limited and acquire social media gadgets but was told by his account officer that his salary was not enough for the loan he demanded.
Eze expressed disappointment over the challenges faced by academic staff members at the institution, highlighting the significant salary gap compared to counterparts in other universities who reportedly receive monthly incomes ranging from N230,000 to N250,000..
He wrote, “Yesterday, I got insulted big time! By my UNIPORT salary! Read more:https://punchng.com/uniport-lecturer-denied-n5m-loan-due-to-poor-salary/
Bayelsa to include Chinese language in school curriculum
The Bayelsa State Government has said it is working on plans to make the teaching and learning of the Ijaw, French and Chinese languages as well as science and mathematics a priority in public schools in the state.
It stated that the essence of emphasising the teaching of the three languages, and the core science subjects, including mathematics, was to prepare and equip children to take full advantage of career opportunities in those subjects.
The Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the state chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria in Government House in Yenagoa. Read more: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-to-include-chinese-language-in-school-curriculum/
Edo varsity, group bicker over VC’s tenure
The Edo State University, Ekpoma, and a group, Edo Consciousness, are at loggerheads over the continued stay in office by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Emmanuel Aluyor, after the expiration his two-term, eight-year tenure on November 28, 2023.
The group, in a statement by its protem Chairman, Johnny Ogbode, said the sit-tight posture of the VC is against the regulations of the National Universities Commission and vowed to resist it.
However, the registrar of the school, Habib Ekhalefo, said only the Governing Council and the Visitor to the school, which is the state governor, has the right to determine the issue of the tenure of the Vice Chancellor, describing the petitioners as interlopers, who have no business on the issue. Read more: https://punchng.com/edo-varsity-group-bicker-over-vcs-tenure/?amp
Varsity plans institute for Korean studies
The Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State has announced plans to establish the institute of Korean studies in the institution.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to our correspondent.
The statement read, “The establishment of Korean studies is the university’s commitment towards exploring potential collaborations in education, research, and cultural exchange with South Korea and promoting cultural understanding and awareness. Read more:https://punchng.com/varsity-plans-institute-for-korean-studies/?amp
NIPSS boss seeks legal framework for development plan
The Director-General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Prof. Ayo Omotayo has said the lack of national priorities was responsible for Nigeria’s developmental challenges.
He noted that the absence of a framework has made political officeholders in the country set their different agendas for the country.
Omotayo added that anyone thinking privately or individually would not by themselves, define national priorities because they would define their problems as national priorities. Read more:https://punchng.com/nipss-boss-seeks-legal-framework-for-development-plan/?amp
Leadership
31st Convocation: FUNAAB Turns Out 122 First-Class Graduates
A total of 122 students will be graduating with a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree at the 31st Convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, scheduled to be held tomorrow, Saturday.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, disclosed this while addressing the media at the Press Conference held in respect of the convocation ceremony. Read more:https://leadership.ng/31st-convocation-funaab-turns-out-122-first-class-graduates/
Guardian
FG directs speedy completion of nuclear energy curriculum
The Federal Government has directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action towards the completion of the Nuclear Energy Curriculum.
This, it said, will enable some Nigerian universities, the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission as well as polytechnics to commence the training of nuclear scientists and technologists locally.
Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, stated this when he received in the audience, the leadership of the Nigerian Nuclear Energy Commission who paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja. Read more:https://guardian.ng/news/fg-directs-speedy-completion-of-nuclear-energy-curriculum/
Thefact daily
Mamman Tasks NUC On Speedy Completion Of Nuclear Energy Curriculum
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action towards the completion of the Nuclear Energy Curriculum to enable some Nigerian Universities and the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission as well as Polytechnics to commence the training of Nuclear Scientists and Technologists locally.
Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Ben. Bem Goong disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Goong said Professor Tahir Mamman was speaking through the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu when he received in audience, the leadership of the Nigerian Nuclear Energy Commission who paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja recently. Read more:
Daily Trust (Editorial)
Give And Then Take To Save FCT Primary Schools
If the popular saying, “today’s children are the leaders of tomorrow” is anything to believe, the quality of the future leaders being prepared now by the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is something to considerably worry about; placing the collective vision of the country on a critical edge. Posterity shall never forgive any past generations that prepared and produced half-baked leaders. It’s most unfortunate that primary school teachers in the FCT, once again, commenced indefinite strike action on Monday, January 15, 2024, to protest, among others, the failure of the area council chairmen to pay arrears of 25 months’ new national minimum wage owed them. read more @ https://dailytrust.com/give-and-then-take-to-save-fct-primary-schools/