Here are the headlines as they where published in the dailies today
Crystal Education News
Stakeholders’ Viewpoint: Barrister Christopher Utulu Addresses Challenges Facing School Owners
In an exclusive interview with Crystal Education Media, Barrister Christopher Utulu, the Director of Jewel Model Schools in Kubwa, Abuja, candidly shared his insights on the formidable challenges confronting school owners amid the current economic realities in the country.
Barrister Utulu highlighted the myriad challenges faced by private school operators, emphasizing the strain imposed by economic uncertainties. “The current economic climate has placed immense pressure on private schools,” he expressed, noting the increased costs of operation, maintenance, and the growing demands for quality education amidst the high inflation rate.
News Dairy
FG to mop-up 10.2m out-of school children in 4 years
The Federal Government on Tuesday, pledged its readiness to mop-up the 10.2 million out-of-school children from the streets to classrooms by 2027.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, disclosed this when he paid an official visit to the newly inaugurated headquarters of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children (NCAOOSC) in Abuja.
Sununu said that in spite of conflicting data on the number of out-of-school children, the Federal Government would see to it that the number was reduced to the barest minimum. read more @ https://newsdiaryonline.com/fg-to-mop-up-10-2m-out-of-school-children-in-4-years/
Daily Nigeria Titles it as : Nigerian govt to enroll 10.2m out-of-school children in 4 years
Do not extort corps members- NYSC coordinator warns officials
Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) coordinator in Katsina State has warned officials against extortion of corps members.
Mohammed gave the warning in Katsina while addressing the heads of assignments for the forthcoming 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream I orientation course.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NYSC three weeks orientation course is scheduled to begin on Thursday.
WHO expresses concern over increasing cholera cases
World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over the persistence of
cholera cases around the world, with 40,900 cases and 775 deaths reported in January.
A report made available on Monday by the WHO said that the cases were from 17 countries across four regions.
It stated that “the regions are the African Region, the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the Region of the Americas,
and the South-East Asia Region.
“Zambia and Zimbabwe have experienced the highest surges, underscoring the ongoing challenge of controlling
cholera and the importance of sustained public health efforts.
Tribune
Kano: Remi Tinubu commissions school of law building
Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, commissioned the School of Law Building named after her by Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano.
She then announced N50 million endowment fund for the best-graduating students in law in the university. Read more @ https://tribuneonlineng.com/kano-remi-tinubu-commissions-school-of-law-building/
Don’t push ASUU to embark on strike again, Vice-Chancellors tell FG
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has again urged the Federal Government to yield to the last agreement ŕeached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), saying it shouldn’t push the union to the level of embarking on a fresh industrial action.
The Secretary General of the committee, Prof Yakubu Ochefu, stated this in an exclusive interview with Tribune Online over the weekend, saying the committee also raised similar concern last year when they reached the agreement, encouraging each party to go by the terms of the agreement. Read more @ https://tribuneonlineng.com/dont-push-asuu-to-embark-on-strike-again-vice-chancellors-tell-fg/
Independent
CCODeL: NUC Licenses Covenant To Run Open And Distance e-Learning Programme
Covenant University has hit yet another milestone as it got licensed to operate an e-learning platform, known as the ‘Covenant Centre for Open and Distance e-learning (CCODeL).’ Read more @ https://independent.ng/ccodel-nuc-licenses-covenant-to-run-open-and-distance-e-learning-programme/
Daily Post
Gov Radda seeks TETFund’s aid to tackle Insecurity in state’s tertiary institutions
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, to help tackle the challenges of insecurity affecting tertiary institutions in the state.
The governor made the call on Monday when he led a delegation on a working visit to TETFund in Abuja.
While highlighting the various challenges affecting tertiary institutions in the state, Radda lamented the increased number of students who have been kidnapped and sought urgent intervention from the federal government. Read more @ https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/13/gov-radda-seeks-tetfunds-aid-to-tackle-insecurity-in-states-tertiary-institutions/
Politics Nigeria
Reps Withdraw Bill Requiring University Degree as Minimum Qualification for President, Govs
A proposed bill seeking to raise the educational qualifications for key political offices in the country has been stepped down following rejection from lawmakers.
The legislation, sponsored by Adewunmi Onanuga (APC, Ogun), sought to amend the 1999 Constitution by mandating a university degree or its equivalent for aspiring presidents, governors, and other prominent government officials. The current constitution allows candidates with a mere First School Leaving Certificate to contest these positions.
During a debate at the House of Representatives plenary session on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that higher education was crucial for effective leadership. Read more @ https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-reps-withdraw-bill-requiring-university-degree-as-minimum-qualification-for-presidents-govs/
Daily Post reports as: Lawmakers oppose bill to increase education qualifications of president, governors, NASS members
Afrimak News
VERSITY RATING: NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES BREAK INTO AFRICA’S TOP TEN
- University of Cape Town
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Witwatersrand
- University of Cape Coast
- Aswan University
- Ferhat Abbas Sétif University
- University of Ibadan
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Lagos
- Muhimbili University
https://afrimarknews.com/versity-rating-nigerian-universities-break-into-africas-top-ten
Daily Trust Published 12th February
Nut to Tinubu – Implement Teachers’ Professional Salary Structure Now
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over the delay in accommodating the teachers’ professional salary structure in the country’s budget and calls for prompt implementation.
Speaking at the union’s 6th Annual Solemn Assembly on Monday in Abuja, the National President, NUT, Comrade Audu Amba, explained that the salary structure ought to have been implemented since 2023.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that in commemoration of World Teachers Day on Oct. 5, 2020, former President Muhammadu Buhari approved a special salary scale for teachers in the country.
Buhari also increased the number of years of service and retirement age of teachers from 35 to 40, and 60 to 65 respectively. Read more on Daily Trust
Airtel Launches Data Bundle for Students’ Exam Resources
Airtel Nigeria has partnered with Roducate, a digital education platform provider, to launch ‘Airtel-Roducate Exam Success Bundle,’ an innovative mobile product that offers bundled data packages on the Airtel network.
The bundle grants students affordable and convenient access to premium exam preparation resources via the Roducate digital education economy platform.
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