here are the headlines as they where published in the dailies today
CRYSTAL EDU NEWS
Divine Breed International School Hosts Charity Event to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
In the spirit of love and community outreach, Divine Breed International School, located on Arab Road in Kubwa, Abuja, once again opened its doors to host a special charity event on Valentine’s Day. The school, renowned for its commitment to social responsibility, welcomed parents, students, and members of the local community to participate in a unique initiative aimed at supporting the vulnerable and spreading joy on this special day. Read more at Crystal Education News
Universal Setting Academy Inspires Students on Career Day Amid Valentine’s Celebrations
Universal Setting Academy, nestled near Kubwa Central Market, embraced the spirit of both Valentine’s Day and career aspirations as it hosted a vibrant Career Day event. With a focus on motivating students to strive for their future goals, the school encouraged students to dress up as their envisioned careers, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. read more at Crystal Education News
I do not have comfort: Proprietor Expresses Concern Over Economic Hardship in Nigeria
In the midst of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, Barrister Utulu, the Director of Jewel Model School, shared candid insights into the struggles faced by parents and families. Speaking in an interview with Crystal Education Media, Barrister Utulu expressed his deep concern over the lack of hope and comfort in the current economic climate.
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Work hard, LASUED VC tells matriculants
The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University of Education, Ijaniki and Epe, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, has told its matriculating students to work extra hard to meet the institution’s standard.
LASUED is the unification of the former Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2022.
Speaking at the matriculation of 3,500 full-time degree students for the 2023/2024 Academic Session, Lafiaji-Okuneye, said, “Therefore, today marks a new dawn for you all. It is the beginning of the next and most important phase of your lives. Hence, I urge you to take it seriously and with utmost dedication. I charge you all to face your studies squarely so as not to lose the golden opportunity of acquiring a university education. Here in LASUED, there is a standard that every student must attain immediately he/she registers. However, once a student cannot meet up the set standard, the University shows him/her the way out. We do not compromise standards here; hence, you need to work extra hard.” Read more:https://punchng.com/work-hard-lasued-vc-tells-matriculants/
Academy of Letters seeks improved democracy
The Nigerian Academy of Letters has called for an improved democratic system.
Guest speaker of the maiden virtual lecture of NAL, Emeritus Prof. of Philosophy, Godwin Sogolo, of the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, said that there was no perfect democracy anywhere in the world but efforts must be made to keep refining democracy.
The lecture, titled, ‘The Impact Of Democracy On The Lives Of Nigerians,’ was the first virtual seminar organised by NAL in 2024.
Sogolo said, “There is always hope that relentless democratisation will lead to the perfection that we all desire. There is no perfect democracy anywhere in the world; even more significant is the fact that there is no better alternative to democracy. Therefore, the task before us, Distinguished Fellows and Members of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, is for us to continue to work on refining the democracy that we have.” Read more:https://punchng.com/academy-of-letters-seeks-improved-democracy/
Varsity holds maiden convocation
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, has announced its premier convocation ceremonies.
It is scheduled to be hold on the university campus, from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23, February 2024.
The theme for the university convocation ceremony is ‘Convoking a Galaxy of Trinity Stars’.
The fully accredited university by the National Universities Commission has matriculated five sets of students and graduated two sets, who would graduate in the coming ceremonies, since its existence in 2018. Read more:https://punchng.com/varsity-holds-maiden-convocation/
LASUSTECH calls for innovative technology
The Lagos State University of Science And Technology, Ikorodu, has advised institutions across the country to harness the transformative power of innovation to build resilience and a prosperous nation.
Speaking as guest lecturer at the maiden inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture of LASUSTECH, former Vice-Chancellor, the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, explained that the intersection of cutting-edge science, technology, and nation-building was a dynamic force influencing the course of history.
LASUSTECH, formerly Lagos State Polytechnic was converted to a university of science and technology by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2022 with professional assistance from the then Special Adviser on Education, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, who is now the Commissioner for Environment.
He said, “In summary, the intersection of cutting-edge science, technology, and nation-building is a dynamic force influencing the course of history. Nations can harness the transformative power of innovation to build resilient, prosperous, and sustainable societies by adopting a future-oriented mindset, allocating resources to education and research, and responsibly navigating the challenges.” Read more:https://punchng.com/lasustech-calls-for-innovative-technology/
RECTEM to graduate 396
The Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management has said it will graduate 396 students at its forthcoming combined third and fourth convocation.
The Rector, RECTEM, Dr Stella Mofunanya, disclosed this at a press conference in Mowe, Ogun State.
In her address, she stated that the polytechnic had implemented five academic sessions since it commenced operations a few years ago
“In celebration of the third and fourth combined convocation ceremony of this great citadel of learning the college has successfully implemented five academic sessions from inception in 2018 to 2023, the current 2023/2024 academic session is the sixth. Read more:https://punchng.com/rectem-to-graduate-396/
MTU canvasses research into food insecurity
The Mountain Top University has said continuous practical research will solve real problems in society.
This was made known by the Deputy Director-General, Partnership for Development, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Dr. Kenton Dashiell, while giving the eighth distinguished lecture series of MTU.
The lecture, titled, ‘Implication of linkages in research and national development and food security: The IITA experience.’
Dashiell who explained the implications of research to national development, said, “It is important that research should never stop at the research institutes. It needs to go out and help the society. That means, first of all, the research must be practical, in addressing the real problems and opportunities for food production, in this case, in Nigeria. “Once the scientists develop their innovations, they can truly help food production and extend to the government and private sector so that they can take those products to millions of people across the country.” Read more:https://punchng.com/mtu-canvasses-research-into-food-insecurity/
FG still paying lecturers with IPPIS —ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said the Federal Government is still using the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System to pay lecturers salaries.
National President, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, in an interview, complained that the FG had yet to implement its promise to remove tertiary institutions from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System platform, adding that the February salary was paid through IPPIS.
In December 2023, the FG announced that tertiary institutions including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education had been exempted from the platform.
The IPPIS unveiled in 2006, is a government initiative aimed at streamlining payroll for government ministries, departments, and agencies. Read more:https://punchng.com/fg-still-paying-lecturers-with-ippis-asuu/
Tribune
Reps member converts personal residence to school in Zamfara
A member of the Federal House of Representatives in Zamfara state, Hon Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu has converted his residence to a school in the state.
Bungudu has also reconstructed 20 Mosques and 15 Islamiyya schools across his constituency in the state.
The All Progressive Congress (APC) member, Bungudu is Representing the Maru/Bungudu federal constituency in the state. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/reps-member-converts-personal-residence-to-school-in-zamfara/
Economic hardship: ‘We now buy sanitary pads on credit’, Ibadan schoolgirls lament
Amidst the economic hardship ravaging the country, some secondary school students in Ibadan metropolis have expressed their displeasure over increase in the price of sanitary pads, which they can no longer afford.
In a recent interview conducted among some secondary school girls in Ibadan, TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered that some teenagers resorted to using clothes and tissues while some bought the pads on credit because of the hike in prices of sanitary pads.
One of the respondents, Adekunle Ifeoluwa, SS1 student, said she could not buy sanitary pads since the price skyrocketed from ₦600 to ₦1000.
“Before,I used to buy sanitary pads at the rate of ₦600 but now it is expensive it is almost ₦1000. Sometimes if I asked my mummy for the money for sanitary pads, she would tell me to go and collect it on credit from her Customer. I also have friends that are using alternatives and not sanitary pads.
“If the pads are free of charge, I won’t have to collect on credit anymore and my friends will be able to use sanitary pads. The government can be of help in distributing sanitary pads to schools for teenagers like me and making sanitary pads available for free. I will be very happy and I know my friends will be happy too,” she said. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/economic-hardship-we-now-buy-sanitary-pads-on-credit-ibadan-schoolgirls-lament/
WAEC releases Nov/Dec 2023 examination results, records 44.29% pass
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2023 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), for private candidates (second series).
A total of 80,904 candidates sat the examination, out of which 35,830 candidates representing 44.29% obtained credits and above in at least five mandatory subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
30,954 candidates, representing 42.16%, of the total candidates, who sat the same exam in 2022 had a similar result, indicating a slight improvement of 2.13% performance over that of 2022. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/waec-releases-nov-dec-2023-examination-results-records-44-29-pass/
Ajayi Crowther University re-appoints Popoola as deputy vice chancellor
The Senate of Ajayi Crowther University on Tuesday unanimously ratified the re-appointment of Professor Olumuyiwa Popoola as deputy vice chancellor of the university for another two-year term.
This decision came following the presentation of Prof Popoola to the Senate by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Timothy Adebayo, who highlighted Prof Popoola’s exemplary performance during his previous tenure.
Although Popoola was unable to attend the meeting due to official duties, the vice chancellor expressed confidence in his abilities and contributions to the university over the past two years.
It will be recalled that Prof Popoola’s initial appointment as DVC was made on February 2, 2022, and subsequently ratified by the Senate on February 8, 2022, for a two-year tenure.
Adebayo said, “A few days ago, his tenure expired as the DVC and by the extant provision of this university, on appointment/renewal of the office of the DVC, I hereby present him to the Senate for a second term in office.
“After carefully evaluating his service to the university, I firmly believe that he merits a second term in office due to his exceptional efficiency and significant contributions to the university’s growth over the past two years. I humbly seek the Senate’s endorsement for his reappointment.”
After the Senate approved the appointment, the VC announced that the Governing Council of the university had approved construction of two hostels in response to the growing student population of the university. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/ajayi-crowther-university-re-appoints-popoola-as-deputy-vice-chancellor/
JUPTI condemns sack of tertiary institution heads, urges reversal
The Joint Union of State-Owned Tertiary Institutions (JUPTI) has urged Plateau State to condemn the recent sack of all heads of tertiary institutions in the state by Governor Caleb Muftwang and urge the state government to reverse its decision.
Addressing newsmen in Jos Plateau State on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Peter Longbaam, who said the sacking of the head of tertiary institutions was highly politicised, said the action of the government could have a negative effect on those institutions if not addressed on time.
“The Joint Union observed with concern the politicisation of the removal and appointment of Chief Executives of Tertiary Institutions and the outright cancellation of employment carried out in October 2022. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/jupti-condemns-sack-of-tertiary-institution-heads-urges-reversal/
Ekiti varsity VC seeks more investment in training of medical students
The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun, has called on the government at all levels to invest more in the training of medical students in Nigerian universities.
Olanipekun explained that investment in facilities and equipment for medical students would enable them to discharge their duties in offering quality medical attention to citizens.
The VC, who spoke during the induction ceremony of 58 students of the university’s College of Medicine by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), said it would be suicidal for Varsities to produce half-baked medical graduates. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/ekiti-varsity-vc-seeks-more-investment-in-training-of-medical-students/
Senator Natasha launches N24m educational intervention fund for Kogi Central
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her initiative, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Foundation (NAUF) has launched a scholarship programme, to mitigate the suffering faced by indigent students in Kogi Central.
This was contained in a statement personally signed by her and made available to newsmen by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Isreal.
The eligibility beneficiary must be a student of a public tertiary institution in Nigeria. Read more:https://tribuneonlineng.com/senator-natasha-launches-n24m-educational-intervention-fund-for-kogi-central/
DailyPost
Abia Govt kicks as closed private schools reopen for business
The Abia State Government has expressed dismay that proprietors of some of the 197 private schools that were recently shut down for various infractions have reopened without meeting the required minimum standards set for them.
The Commissioner for information and culture, Okey Kanu, who made this known at Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, warned the concerned proprietors to close the schools or face the full wrath of the law.
Kanu, who disclosed that renovation of three model schools selected in each of the three senatorial zone were ongoing, explained that the Abia State Government has directed principals and head teachers of public schools to refrain from renting out their premises to be used for various events. Read more:https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/13/abia-govt-kicks-as-closed-private-schools-reopen-for-business/
Kogi Govt shuts down 17 unauthorized tertiary institutions
The Kogi State Government has shut down 17 tertiary institutions operating illegally in the state.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones disclosed this during an oversight function of the House of Assembly standing Committee on Education, Science and Technology, led by Hon. Idris Aliyu Mekudi.
He explained that the 17 illegal tertiary institutions were operating in one of the local government areas of the state. Read more:https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/13/kogi-govt-shuts-down-17-unauthorized-tertiary-institutions/
Lagit
UNILORIN Under Fire for N1.2bn Discrepancy in Government Remittance
A fresh auditing report has been released by the office of the Auditor General for the Federation In this report, the University of Ilorin was found guilty of failing to remit multiple millions of Naira The report confirmed that the university failed to remit Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) taxes Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1578745-unilorin-university-fire-n12bn-discrepancy-government-remittance/
“This Has Never Happened”: OOU’s Best Student with 4.9 CGPA, Asisat, Opens Up on Her Success
The Olabisi Onabanjo University’s (OOU) best-graduating student, Adegoke Asisat Aderike, has disclosed how emotional she was after finishing with a 4.9 CGPA The Ogun varsity new graduate recounted how challenging it was for her to survive in school following the death of her father fifteen years ago, and how she and her siblings were raised by their single mothers Asisat, in an interview with Legit.ng, revealed six steps she took which contributed to her success while revealing her plan for life after school Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1578373-happened-community-oou-student-opens-up/